The ABS Antoinette Brown Society Clergywomen Leadership Gathering
StateView Hotel in Raleigh, NC
September 29 - October 2, 2026
AAWIM African American Women in Ministry Gathering
Franklinton Center at Bricks, hour+ north of Raleigh
September 30 - October 3, 2026
In collaboration with African American Women in Ministry and inspired by the wisdom of Ecclesiastes 3, The Antoinette Brown Society gathers to embrace the M.O.R.E. God has for us. Identifying Ministry Opportunities, prioritizing the Relationships, Rest, and Resources necessary for the journey, and cultivating a standard of Excellence that honors our calling in every season.
The Antoinette Brown Society gathers at the State View Hotel in Raleigh, NC, beginning September 29 through October 2. The African American Women in Ministry group gathers at Franklinton Center at Bricks and Courtyard by Marriott in Rocky Mount, NC beginning September 30 through October 3. We are excited to share that there will be a joint day on October 1 where both groups will gather together at Franklinton Center at Bricks.
For those who wish to attend only the first day of the ABS Event on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning before beginning with the AAWIM event at Franklinton, there is a special day rate of $100. Use this registration option for register for the ABS event, then expect an email with information about registering for the AAWIM to come separately.
The registration for this event includes 3 nights at the StateView Hotel in Raleigh, from September 29 – October 2. If you wish to arrive on September 28 and/or stay to a check-out of October 3, there will be a $100/night charge for the extra two nights, payable upon registration. Please check your arrival and departure dates closely on the hotel registration page.
There is also a special day rate of $100 for attendees participating only in the first day of the ABS Clergywomen Leadership Gathering which includes one overnight at the StateView Hotel on September 29. Please update your arrival and departure dates closely on the hotel registration page.
Additional scholarships to offset costs are available upon request.
AGENDA COMING SOON.
The theme is “Rooted, Restored, and Rising”; planning in collaboration with African American Women in Ministry, the Antoinette Brown Society gathers to embrace:
Identifying Ministry Opportunities
Prioritizing the Relationships, Rest, and Resources necessary for the journey
Cultivating a standard of Excellence that honors our calling in every season
ABS is intentionally expanding their reach this year to include licensed and lay authorized ministers, and partner with COREM groups to engage the fullness of ministry in the UCC. Click links for: ABS registration link. More information link.
Registration for the AAWIM gathering will be available soon.
Please email your questions or to request scholarship support at barbert@ucc.org.