The prayer at the center
To worship Jesus and respond to His prayer in John 17.
Across four days, national Christian leaders and missionary disciples will listen, discern, worship, and respond together as one Body.
The full ecumenical gathering in Cincinnati
Conformed to Jesus
Four immersive days of worship, formation, friendship, and prayer—from an intimate leadership summit into a larger gathering of missionary disciples.
WhenSeptember 10–13, 2026
WhereSt. Monica–St. George
Cincinnati, Ohio
“That they may all be one.” John 17:21
A personal invitation
Come for the full gathering.
Hear the invitation to September 10–13—four days moving from intimate leadership discernment into worship, formation, and friendship with the wider Body of Christ.
RSVP for the gatheringWhy we gather
Beholding Jesus.
Becoming one.
national Christian leaders
September 10–11: prayer, honest friendship, and deep conversation on unity.
missionary disciples
September 11–13: worship, teaching, prayer ministry, shared meals, and fellowship.
continuous encounter
The leadership summit opens naturally into the whole gathering—one complete experience.
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The full gathering unfolds as one movement: leaders first make room for prayer, friendship, and discernment; then missionary disciples from across the Body join them to worship, encounter Jesus, and be formed together in His prayer for unity.
All our attention on Jesus
Five ways of beholding the One who makes us one.
Jesus, the Face of the Father
Jesus, Crucified
Jesus, the Restorer
Jesus, our Communion
Jesus, the Bridegroom
September 10–13
Make room for encounter.
Four days moving from intimate leadership discernment into worship and formation with the wider Body.
Open the full scheduleLeadership summit · 40–50 leaders
Registration & connecting
Introduction & welcome prayer
Community activity
Praise & worship
Small group 1
Testimonies
Processing testimonies
Listening & discerning with the Holy Spirit
Dinner
Small group 2
Prayer ministry & night prayer
Leadership summit · morning
Optional Mass — SMSG Church
Breakfast — Catholic Bearcat Center
Morning worship
Large group discussion on unity
Intercessory prayer
Testimony & affirmations
Lunch
Whole gathering · afternoon & evening
Check-in / Registration
Welcome + Introducing Ministries
Session 1: Jesus, the Face of the Father
Dinner
Adoration — SMSG Church
Session 2: Jesus, Crucified
Optional Social Hour
Saturday · whole gathering
Optional Mass — SMSG Church
Breakfast provided — Catholic Bearcat Center
Morning Worship
Session 3: Jesus, the Restorer
Lunch provided
Testimonies
Reflection
Break
Afternoon Worship
Session 4: Jesus, our Communion
Dinner break — choose your own adventure
Optional Vigil Mass — Annunciation Church
Optional Silent Prayer — SMSG Church
Adoration — SMSG Church
Session 5: Jesus, the Bridegroom
Optional Social Hour
Sunday · prayer & sending
Sunday Mass — SMSG Church (all are welcome)
Baytā Prayer Room — Annunciation Church (all are welcome)
Schedule subject to change.
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September 10–13, 2026 · Cincinnati
Come with a heart for Jesus and a longing for unity.
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