Call for Proposals Open for The Gathering
A conference of faith-based human services associations

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The Gathering is an exciting collaborative event with CHHSM, MHS Association, Methodist Ministries Network and PAHSA. With our meeting theme, Many Gifts, One Spirit, we are seeking high-quality education proposals for The Gathering. Our members are faith-based ministries serving seniors, children, youth, families, individuals with mental health diagnoses and persons with developmental disabilities. We anticipate nearly 500 attendees including C-suite executives, their leadership teams, board trustees and our sponsors.
Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025 – Midnight (PST)
Call for Proposal details and the online submission form are available by clicking the button below.
ABOUT THE GATHERING
Join us at The Gathering, a conference of faith-based human services associations. Going beyond the confines of our usual annual conferences, The Gathering brings together human service leaders from four faith traditions: Mennonite, Methodist, Presbyterian and United Church of Christ.
The Gathering will focus on how we carry unique gifts, experiences, talents and skills - all given by God’s Spirit - into our work and service. We will explore building an intentional network of leaders that stand together to magnify our vision, amplify our voice and advance our mutual ministries.
The conference will offer presentations from leaders who have demonstrated how to lift the human spirit. Topics for a variety of workshops will be generated by our associations’ members, bringing fresh ideas, innovative approaches and best practices. In large and small group settings, we will celebrate, discern and strategize for the future.
Our time together will include worship and spiritual reflection, learning from and listening to each other and forging relationships that endure.
We’ll even have some fun together - what a gift!