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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Many of you remember the fabulous Regional Gathering that we had in October 2024 at Grace Church in Bethlehem, PA. We are thrilled to let you know that we will be doing this again in October 2026! This time is meant to be a smaller version of the ECO National Gatherings – but certainly not an replacement for it.
Heritage, Cornerstone, and Northeast Coast Presbyteries have arranged with ECO synod staff along with some special speakers for our second ECO Regional Gathering on October 16th and 17th at Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church in Liberty Corner, NJ!
Our deep desire is that you will be refreshed and equipped by this gathering. In addition, we hope that staff, elders, and covenant partners who cannot normally attend National Gatherings will be able to join us! Please forward this to any and everyone who might be interested!
Click below for a brief video invitation and broad overview from Heritage Presbytery Moderator, Linda Behmke. Then keep scrolling for information on speakers, schedule, registration, and financial assistance.
Speakers
We're excited to announce our four keynote speakers! Each speaker will give a keynote presentation and will also offer breakout sessions.
Rev. Dr. Dana Allin, ECO Synod Executive, will provide us with new insight and tools for discipleship.
Brent Campbell, Associate Regional Director and Resource Specialist for the Evangelism Department of InterVarsity. Brent is a dynamic speaker who promises to get you excited about some new ways to share the Gospel in a changing world.
Bonnie O’Neill, Executive Director for Alpha Mid-Atlantic. Bonnie will be leading us in thinking about thinking about how Alpha fits in a post-Christian world.
Registration
The cost of registration is $35 per person, which includes meals.
Please note that our registration form is hosted by a service that removes all processing fees for non-profit organizations. At the end of the payment form, you will see an option to "add a contribution to keep the platform we use 100% free" - you can easily click on the drop down box and change that optional contribution to $0.
Schedule
Friday, October 16 1:00 PM Check-In Opens 2:00 PM Main session #1 and Breakouts 5:00 PM Dinner 6:30 PM Main Session #2 8:00 PM Fellowship Saturday, October 17 8:30 AM Check-In Opens 9:00 AM Main Session #3 and Breakouts 12:00 PM Lunch and Individual Presbytery Meetings 1:15 PM Main Session #4 3:00 PM Conclusion More detailed schedule to follow. |
Financial Assistance
Linda Behmke - Moderator of Heritage Presbytery
Karen Ballard - Moderator of Cornerstone Presbytery
Barnabas Sprinkle - Moderator of Northeast Coast Presbytery
Hotel Information
There are a number of hotels within a short driving distance of the church. We have arranged for a block of rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott Basking Ridge. Pl
Courtyard by Marriott Basking Ridge
595 Martinsville Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Phone: +1 908 542 0300
If calling to reserve as part of the block use the code ETPS and refer to the “Eco Tri Presbytery Room Block” or use this link.
Below are other hotels in the area but no block reserved:
Somerset (Hilton) Hills Hotel
Address 200 Liberty Corner Road, Warren, NJ 07059
Phone +1 908 542 1111
Delta Hotel by Marriott
Address; 80 Allen Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Phone: +1 908 580 1300
Questions
If you have general questions, please reach out to anyone in your presbytery leadership, including the moderators listed above.
We cannot wait to see you October 16th and 17th!!
Sincerely,
Heritage, Cornerstone, and Northeast Coast Presbyteries
The ECO National Gathering is for pastors, elder, lay leaders, spouses, seminarians and students, staff teams, covenant partners and those interested in learning more about ECO. This gathering is beneficial for your entire leadership team and anyone involved in your local church. There is an immense opportunity for growth and bonding when you come to the gathering with others from your congregation! Take free time during the week to plan and pray, get to know others serving in similar church settings, or just hang out, have fun and make memories together!
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