| WEE KIRK 2026 October 12-14, 2026 |
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| Laurelville Retreat Center Mt. Pleasant, PA |
About the Northeast Wee Kirk Conference
The Northeast Pennsylvania region covers the lower Northeast states including Pennsylvania, Upstate New York, West Virginia, and Maryland, but participants come to this important conference from around the country. Established in 1991, the Northeast Pennsylvania Conference meets over three days in October. More than just another conference, in this retreat-type event, community and radical hospitality are hallmarks of this annual gathering, as well as an outstanding bookstore.
We partner with Hearts and Minds Bookstore to provide access to the writings of many of our speakers.
Why Join the Conference
What is the Purpose?
Our purpose is to inspire, equip, motivate, and encourage small Churches and to provide rest and refreshment for the Clergy and Lay Leaders of those Churches.
Our 2026 conference is scheduled for the 12th, 13th and 14th of October. For this year's brochure, listing all the seminars/workshops, their leaders, and the schedule, click on the Conference Brochure button.
| CONFERENCE BROCHURE |
| ONLINE REGISTRATION |
| Early Bird Discount--$25 (Before August 1) $200 double occupancy $350 single occupancy or larger churches |
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Regular Price (August 1 until October 7) Registration refunds can only be given with notification |
Tucker Ferda
"TBD"
Professor of New Testament; Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
"Hope comes in Small Packages"
Lead Presbyter/Stated Clerk; Presbytery of West Virginia
Ellie Johns-Kelley
"Communion Preacher"
Ministry Relations; Presbyterian Foundation
Jim Mohr "When God Calls Your Name"
College ChaplainWestminster College
Kristen Woodard "Worship Music Coordinator"
First Presbyterian Maumee, OH
"PreKirk"
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Pre-conference workshop
addressing a variety of topics related to outreach, change and renewal.
OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN 3 WORKSHOPS FROM BELOW OFFERINGS
#1--"R" Tucker Ferda
#2--"Small is Beautiful: Models and Lessons in the Wee Kirk" Maureen Wright
#3--"Asset-based Stewarship in your Congregation" Ellie Johns-Kelley
#4--"What's it Mean to Show Up?" Jim Mohr
#5--"Vital Ministry for the Third Chapter" Debbie Smith
#6--"One Room; One Hour; Vibrant Worship for Small Congregations" Sue Washburn
#7--"Between Babel and Pentecost: AI and the Pastorate" Matt Skolnik
Though not binding, please select three on the registration form to indicate current preferences.
Hearts and Minds Bookstore On Site
A selection of specially curated books for the conference
as well as consulation and recommendations
with Byron and Beth Borger on available reading and resources.