The Awakenings Conference is a biennial 3 1/2-day study conference hosted by UCC Holyoke in beautiful western New England. The theme from our most recent conference in 2018 was “Pathfinding in an Age of Polarization.”
Looking for hope and new energy going forward? Faith communities are called to lead the way. Even in this age of polarization, our ancient myths and emerging stories still offer abundant resources for pathfinders.
This was our fourth biennial conference. Each one brings together thinkers, musicians, consultants, artists, and visionaries. We gather around tables for conversations and meals. We offer presentations, workshops, a bookstore, a marketplace — and plenty of time to meet up with people from communities across the continent. Each year we listen, laugh, learn, sing, wonder, and feast.
Photos from Awakenings 2018 Conference
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- The Bob Sparkman Trio provides gathering music at the Awakenings Conference on Friday, April 27, 2018
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- Mak’hela performs at the Thursday evening dinner at Awakenings Conference on Thursday, April 26, 2018
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- Listening Works present a workshop titled “Transforming Communities Through Radical Listening” at the Awakenings Conference on Thursday, April 26, 2018
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- Deena Grant makes her presentation in the Skinner Chapel at the Awakenings Conference on Friday, April 27, 2018
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- Dinner at the Delaney House on Thursday, April 26, 2018 during Awakenings 2018
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- Tara Hyun Kyung Chung and Rev. Carol Howard Merritt speak during the Festival Worship Service at the Awakenings 2018 conference on Sunday, April 29, 2018
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- The South Congo Combo provides gathering music at the Awakenings Conference on Saturday, April 28, 2018
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- Rev Sarah Buteux and Rev. Todd Weir present their workshop “How to Have Brave and Bold Conversations in the Church” at the Awakenings Conference on Saturday, April 28, 2018
