THE CHURCHES UNITED CONVENTION 2023

Words cannot express the powerful and anointed time we had at our Inaugural Convention 2022! We experienced a Quantum Leap in our services with every speaker, every session, every activity, our Youth Ministry and through the fellowship. Churches came together from around the world to unite together for the launching of Churches United.

Save the date for our 2023 Convention and get ready for your next level! View our Convention Schedule below.

View our Inaugural Convention 2022 Photos!

CONVENTION SCHEDULE (CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES)

Attire for Monday, July 24th is casual/business.

TIMESESSIONSPEAKER / ACTIVITYLOCATION
5:30 pmDoors Open
6:00 pmPastors and Spouses VIP ReceptionHosts: Presiding Bishop, Bishop Lyle Dukes and Executive Director, Pastor Deborah DukesSanctuary

Attire for Tuesday, July 25th is casual/business.

TIMESESSIONSPEAKER / ACTIVITYLOCATION
6:30 pmDoors Open
7:00 pmConvention Kick-Off Service | Presiding Bishop’s Keynote AddressSpeaker: Presiding Bishop, Bishop Lyle DukesSanctuary

Attire for Wednesday, July 26th is casual/business for morning sessions and church attire for evening sessions. 

TIMESESSIONSPEAKER / ACTIVITYLOCATION
9:30 amDoors Open
10:00 am – 10:50 amGeneral Session 1Speaker: TBDSanctuary
11:00 am – 11:40 amGeneral Session 2Speaker: TBDSanctuary
11:50 am – 12:25 pmGeneral Session 3Speaker: TBDSanctuary
1:00 pm – 2:20 pmMidday ServiceSpeaker: TBD Sanctuary
6:30 pmDoors Open
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmEvening ServiceSpeaker: TBDSanctuary

Attire for Thursday, July 27th is casual/business for morning sessions and church attire for evening sessions. 

TIMESESSIONSPEAKER / ACTIVITYLOCATION
9:30 amDoors Open
10:00 am – 10:50 amGeneral Session 1: TBDSpeaker: TBDSanctuary
11:00 am – 11:40 amGeneral Session 2: TBDSpeaker: TBDSanctuary
11:50 – 12:30 pmPanel Discussion: Topic TBD Speaker: TBD Sanctuary
1:00 pm – 2:30 pmWomen’s Empowerment with Pastor Deborah Dukes (Sanctuary)  | Men’s Empowerment with Bishop Lyle Dukes (The Meeting Room)
2:30 pm – 3:00 pmPastors Interest Meeting for Churches UnitedThe Meeting Room
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmEvening ServiceSpeaker: TBDSanctuary

Attire is casual/business for morning sessions and church attire for evening sessions. Churches United Leaders participating in the Elevation Ceremonies should wear the designated Ceremonial Attire today.

TIMESESSIONSPEAKER / ACTIVITYLOCATION
7:30 amDoors Open Marketplace Open /Food Sales
8:00 am – 9:30 amEcclesiastical Impartation and WalkthroughSpeaker: Bishop Lyle DukesSanctuary
10:00 am – 12:00 pmOrdination Service for Deacons, Ministers, Evangelists and EldersSpeaker: TBD Sanctuary
7:00 pm – 10:00 pmCelebration Banquet for Presiding Bishop and Executive DirectorLocation: TBD

TIMESESSIONSPEAKER / ACTIVITYLOCATION
10:00 amTrip to the National Museum of African-American History and Culture

 

The Churches United Youth Choir (grades 6 – 12) will be singing for the convention on Thursday, July 27th at 7 pm during the Evening Service.

We want all youth in grades 6 – 12 to participate in the choir. Please see the details below to get your youth ready for this awesome night of praise!

CHOIR SONG

  • TBD

ATTIRE

  • Boys: White dress shirt, black tie (optional), black pants, black shoes
  • Girls: White blouse, black skirt, black shoes

REHEARSAL

  • Thursday, July 27th at 10 am (during the Youth Convention)

 

*Convention Itinerary Subject to Change.

YOUTH

The Churches United Youth Ministry has it going on! We are a vibrant, exciting, Christ-centered ministry for youth age 3 through 12th grade and we love to bring a fresh, innovative flavor to our lessons and activities! We are raising up the youth of Churches United to be strong Christian leaders.

ORDINATION AND CONSECRATION CEREMONY INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES

We experienced a powerful time in the presence of God during our Ordination and Consecration Ceremony 2022.  We look forward to the next spiritual promotion of our Deacons, Ministers, Evangelists and Elders during our Elevation Service in 2023.

Details concerning the Ordination, Examination and rehearsals, etc. will be forthcoming.