CONNEXT SUMMIT 2024!!
While we design a theme, workshops, and leader panel, all you need to do is save the dates:
October 21-23, 2024*
*Due to policy changes and availability, these dates vary from previous schedules. Please note that we will gather on a Monday-Wednesday the week following MEA.
PLENARY LEADERS
- We’ll announce as soon as we have confirmations.
- If you have ideas, please let us know by August 1, 2023.
- Contact Emily Meyer: ministrylab@unitedseminary.edu
Registration is not yet open.
WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES
- In the works!
- Again, share your suggestions here.
Find workshop overviews and presenter bios here.
Registration is not yet open.
SPIRITUAL PRACTICES BREAKOUT ROOM
- Walk the labyrinth
- Color mandalas
- Prayer Stations
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
- Enjoy “hearty hors d’oeuvres”, desserts, and beverages both Monday and Tuesday evenings
- ZUMBA!!??
- Team brainstorming and networking sessions
REST AND RENEW
- Worship each morning and evening (w/ Holy Communion Tuesday)
- Music
- Facilitated contemplative prayer time
- Free time for walks, chats, NAPS, and reconnecting with self, nature, and friends
Find the full schedule here (as soon as it’s available!).
Registration is not yet open.
WHEN
Monday, October 21, 2024 – 3:00 PM CT
-to-
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 – 11:00 AM CT
Add to Calendar
Find the full schedule here (as soon as it’s available).
WHERE
Christ the King Retreat Center
621 – 1st Ave S
Buffalo, MN 55313
REGISTRATION
SLIDING-SCALE FEES:
- Large Congregation (budget greater than $250,000) = TBD
- Medium Congregation (budget between $150,000-250,000) = TBD
- Small Congregation (budget below $150,000) = TBD
- Extra $?? for a single room
- Scholarships available through some judicatories; see registration form for details or contact your judicatory office
Registration is not yet open.

About
The ConNext Summit casts a vision for progressive, innovative, ecumenical, inspiring Christian faith formation.
The ConNext Summit’s biennial 2-day/2-night retreat-style conference creates a space to inspire Progressive Christian faith formation leaders as they reflect together, form networks, and cultivate innovative and sustainable ministries with children, youth, families and adults. Both newer and more seasoned leaders create a community in which to connect and grow!
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Registration is not yet open.
Our Gracious Sponsors Include:
The Ministry Lab
Cultivating vibrant church leaders and congregations by pooling the wisdom and resources of the Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church, Minnesota Conference United Church of Christ, Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area, The Synod of Lakes and Prairies (PCUSA), and United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.
Contact
Rev. Emily Meyer
Executive Director, The Ministry Lab
ministrylab@unitedseminary.edu
tel | 651-279-1677
The Ministry Lab open hours are temporarily suspended. Contact Emily Meyer for consultations, to access resources, or to register for workshops.