Oct 23–25, 2026 • NYC & Online
The Art of
Love & Liberation
Finding God's Freedom in the Wilderness
When Faith is Hijacked to Serve Empire...
"Where do we go from here? How do people of good will and moral courage find their footing?"
We are living in a context where hope can often feel elusive. The systems of empire seek to divide us, but the wilderness is where we find God's freedom.
Join a historic convening of artists, activists, authors, and good-trouble-agitators. This is not just a conference; it is a rehearsal for the world we deserve.
Echoes from the Wilderness: 2025
The fire from last year still burns. Missed the journey?
Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis
Senior Minister
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III
Senior Pastor
LaTosha Brown
Black Voters Matter
Brian McLaren
Author & Activist
Missed the 2025 Conference?
Purchase the complete Replay Pass.
The Convening 2026
Oct 23 at 8am — Oct 25 at 5pm EDT
Gathering the Agitators
We begin by finding our footing.
- 8:00 AMDoors Open
- 10:00 AMOpening Plenary
Sustaining Relationships
Building movements rooted in love.
- 9:00 AMMorning Keynote
Sending Forth
Returning to the world changed.
- 11:00 AMWorship Celebration
Join the Movement
Secure your spot in the wilderness.
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Join us from anywhere in the world. Includes livestream access to plenaries and digital breakout rooms.
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Ends April 15, 2026
The full NYC experience at Middle Collegiate Church. Includes all sessions, art experiences, and gala.
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Starts April 16, 2026
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