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SCD 2026 RISE UP

Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Columbus, OH

SCD 2026 – RISE UP: Love, Serve, Lead, builds on the success of the SCD Laity Bootcamp (SEE // CREATE // DISCIPLE) held in Kenosha, WI, which united church leaders and laity from across the globe for a meaningful time of learning, worship, and renewed inspiration.

Hosted in Columbus, Ohio, from Aug. 2-5, SCD 2026 equips and empowers leaders to build communities where people truly belong and, together, become more like Christ; loving boldly, serving joyfully, and leading courageously for the sake of the world.

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What to Expect

  • Workshops: Practical tools, processes, and frameworks for discipleship formation.
  • Immersive Learning: Hands-on insights from episcopal leaders, ministry cultivators, and practitioners across the worldwide United Methodist connection.
  • Networking: Connect with ministry leaders, share experiences, and build lasting relationships.

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