Daily schedule
The Gathering begins with dinner on Wednesday, July 18, 5–7 PM, and concludes with the morning plenary session on Sunday, July 22, 8:30–10:30 a.m.. Programming and housing are all under one roof at the Gaylord Palms.
Breakfast is on your own, with multiple locations to choose from, including Gaylord’s coffee shop or restaurant, The Presbyterian Bookstore or in-room dining. Lunch is provided on Thursday and Friday.
Dinner is provided on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Wednesday, July 18
11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Name tag and tote bag pick-up
11 a.m.–7 p.m.
PW Live, The Presbyterian Bookstore, exhibits, Global Marketplace, Spirituality Center, hospitality rooms
2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Gathering orientation sessions
5–7 p.m.
Dinner
7–9 p.m.
Opening plenary session (including community singing)
9 p.m.
Ice cream social for teens following plenary
9 p.m.
Twenty/thirty/young adult mixer
Thursday, July 19
7:30–9 a.m.
The Presbyterian Bookstore
8–8:30 a.m.
Morning devotions
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Morning plenary session (including community singing)
10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Choir practice
10:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
PW Live, The Presbyterian Bookstore, exhibits, Global Marketplace, Spirituality Center, hospitality rooms
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Forums
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Lunch
12–5 p.m.
PW Business Meeting (includes lunch and orientation for voting representatives)
1–6 p.m.
Mission Excursions
2–3:30 p.m.
Workshops
5–7 p.m.
Dinner
7–9 p.m.
Evening plenary session (including community singing)
Friday, July 20
7:30–9 a.m.
The Presbyterian Bookstore
8–8:30 a.m.
Morning devotions
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Morning plenary session (including community singing)
10:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
PW Live, The Presbyterian Bookstore, exhibits, Global Marketplace, Spirituality Center, hospitality rooms
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Forums
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Lunch
12–4 p.m.
PW Business Meeting (includes lunch for voting representatives)
1–6 p.m.
Mission Excursions
2–3:30 p.m.
Workshops
4 p.m. Free time all evening!
- New! Local tours arranged (for this evening or any other time!) through Local Expert Destination Services by Expedia desk. Advance reservations advised! Call (800) 557-7776 or visit the desk onsite.
- Opportunities for dining in local restaurants (dinner on your own)
- Exhibitors, The Presbyterian Bookstore, Global Marketplace and PW Live offering evening programming
Saturday, July 21
7:30–9 a.m.
The Presbyterian Bookstore
8–8:30 a.m.
Morning devotions
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Morning plenary session (including community singing)
10:30 a.m. –7 p.m.
The Presbyterian Bookstore, exhibits, Global Marketplace
11:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m.
PW synod events/lunches or lunch on your own
1:30–7 p.m.
PW Live, Spirituality Center, hospitality rooms
2–3:30 p.m.
Workshops
4–5 p.m.
Choir practice
4–5 p.m.
Global Exchange, USA Mission Experience, Reformation tour participant reunion
5–7 p.m.
Dinner
7–9 p.m.
Evening plenary session (including community singing and installation of leaders)
9:15–10 p.m.
Reception for incoming and outgoing national leaders/CCT reunion
Sunday, July 22
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Closing plenary session with Communion (including community singing and choir)
Adjourn after morning plenary session
