Exploration 2026 Schedule
Discover Your Call. Explore Your Path. Step Forward in Faith.
November 6–8, 2026
Exploration 2026 is a powerful weekend designed for young adults discerning God’s call in their lives. Through worship, workshops, community, and guided reflection, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and connection as you explore pathways in ministry and service.
Friday, November 6
Orientation with small group leaders. Participants arrive and acclimate to the space. Dinner with their annual conferences. Opportunities for individual and corporate worship. Plenary to provide a foundation for the weekend.
3 p.m. – Registration and Sacred Space Opens
3-4 p.m. – Small Group Leader Orientation
5-6 p.m. – Dinner (seated by Annual Conference)
6-8 p.m. – Opening Session
8-9 p.m. – Small Groups I
9-10 p.m. – Panel with Special Guests
Midnight – Sacred Space Closes
Saturday, November 7
Opportunities for individual and corporate worship. Shared meals with guided conversation options. Plenaries to more specific context. Multiple workshops. Small groups. Intentional fellowship.
7 a.m. – Sunrise Yoga
8 a.m. – Sacred Space Opens
9-10 a.m. – Session II
10-11:15 a.m. – Workshop I
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. – Workshop II
1-2 p.m. – Lunch
2-3:15 p.m. – Workshop III
3-4:45 p.m. – Workshop IV
5-6 p.m. – Dinner
6-8 p.m. – Conn-etwork
8-9 p.m. – Session III
9-10 p.m. – Small Groups II
10-10:30 p.m. – Snack
10:30-11:30 p.m. – Affinity Groups
Midnight – Sacred Space Closes
Sunday, November 8
Opportunities for individual and corporate worship. Shared meal with guided conversations. Plenary session to guide next steps.
8 a.m. – Sacred Space Opens
9-10 a.m. – Small Group III
10-11 a.m. – Room Checkout
11 a.m.-Noon – Session IV
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