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This is not just another conference announcement. This is a call to rise. Across the church, something is stirring. New communities are emerging. Fresh leaders are stepping forward. God is on the move—often beyond familiar walls, often through courageous experimentation. SCD 2026 is where those movements, questions, and hopes come together. RISE UP: Love Boldly. Serve Joyfully. Lead Courageously. For four days in Columbus, Ohio, lay and clergy leaders from across the connection will gather to reimagine the future of the church and prepare to live into it. Expect more than inspiration. Expect formation, imagination, and activation. At SCD 2026, you will: -Be grounded in scripture and Wesleyan theology that speaks to today’s realities. -Learn from practitioners who are planting, revitalizing, and innovating. -Hear stories of courage, risk, failure, and fruit from the field. -Worship deeply and rediscover joy in your calling. -Build relationships that continue long after the conference ends. Event details: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/rise-up-together-shaping-the-church-were-becoming
