“What is a diaconal summit?” “When is it?” “Who can go?” “How do I sign up?”
These may all be questions you’re asking.
- What: This three-day event is a denomination-wide conference for deacons, full of lectures and workshops on various topics pertinent to diaconal work, as well as facilitating fellowship with other deacons from across the country.
- When: June 2-4, 2022 starting on Thursday at 4:00 with a welcome barbecue, and closing with a devotional Saturday morning at 9:30 AM.
- Where: This year’s Summit will be held at Wheaton College* in Wheaton, Illinois.
- Who: If you are a pastor, elder or deacon, have been a deacon but are now retired or on sabbatical, or are a deacon-in-training, you are most welcome to attend.
- How: Registration for the Summit will open in December of 2021.
- Cost: The cost of the Summit is covered by the Committee on Diaconal Ministries for OPC members if you register before April 1, 2022.
- After April 1, you will need to pay a $25 registration fee.
- Non-OPC members will pay $125 for the Summit (the $25 registration fee will be waived before April 1).
Any questions, please contact diaconalministries@opc.org.