We are excited to gather for the 2026 Kansas District ReGrip, Ordination, and Conference, July 23 and 24. This year's events will be held at Connect Church, 3351 W. 31st St. in Lawrence, KS.
Please fill out a separate registration form for each member of your family above childcare age who will attend any of the events. (Children needing childcare only need to be listed on one parent's form.)
Registration deadline is July 9, 2026.
Wednesday, July 22
Optional Golf Event - We will be playing Eagle Bend Golf Course located in Lawrence, KS. Pastors, staff, and lay people are welcome to attend. The cost is $51 which includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, a Gatorade, and a sleeve of golf balls. If you are interested in joining us that day, RSVP to Yort Clark at yortclark@gmail.com. Exact tee time details will be emailed out two weeks before the event.
Thursday, July 23
10:00-5:00 Re-Grip - Event for pastors, staff, and lay leaders
Main Speaker: Josh McNall (includes catered lunch and childcare)
5:00-6:00 - Supper and fun activities at Connect Church
Friday, July 24 (childcare available for all events)
9:00 - Ordination Service/Conference Begins
10:45 - District Conference Business session #1
12:00 - Lunch (provided onsite)
12:45 - District Conference Business session #2
2:00 - Break
2:30 - District Conference Business session #3
4:00 - Delegates dismissed to head home
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn at discounted rates. Since all of the events, including childcare will be held at Connect Church, you are welcome to book any other hotel room of your choice.
Hampton Inn (2300 W 6th St.)
Rooms available for July 22, 23, & 24:
Nightly Room Rate: $109/night for Wednesday & Thursday
$149 for Friday.
Reserve rooms by calling 785-841-4994 with the dates you'd like to stay and your group name (KDWC Conference 2026) or group rate code (KDW) or by clicking HERE. Guests can adjust nights as needed. They offer complimentary hot breakfast, an indoor pool, fitness center and free Wifi.
To guarantee these rates, rooms must be reserved by July 1st.