172nd CCNC-N Annual Gathering

Date: Apr 24, 2026 4:30 PM

“For Such A Time As This” Esther 4:14

The hours for each day will be:
Thursday, April 23: Noon to 5 PM
Friday, April 24: 9 AM through 9 PM (Opening Worship will be 7-8:30 PM)
Saturday, April 25: 9 AM-6:00 PM (Closing worship estimated 4:30-5:30 PM)

DATE and LOCATION: Our Annual Gathering will take place on April 24-25, 2026 (with a Clergy Day on April 23) at First Christian Church, 3039 Willow Pass Road, Concord, CA 94519.

HOTEL We have reserved a block of 30 rooms at the Hampton Inn, Concord. The hotel is located at 1785 Pine St., Concord, CA 94520. The block includes 18 rooms with two Queen beds and 12 with King beds. We have arranged free parking during your stay. Queen rooms are 9 per night plus tax, and King rooms are 9 per night plus tax. Hampton Inn offers a smart TV, refrigerator, and microwave in each room, a 24-hour fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and a complimentary hot breakfast. If you are a Hilton Honors member, your stay counts toward your points, so be sure to include your number. Please book your room by March 30, 2026, using this link: Hilton Reservation Link. The hotel is 2 miles from First Christian Church.

KEYNOTERS: Our preachers for the Annual Gathering will be our Vice-Moderator and Pastor of First Christian Church (Chico), the Rev. Jesse Kerns, and Rev. Dr. Davena Jones, Conference Minister of the Northern California-Nevada Conference, United Church of Christ.

WORSHIPFUL WORK: We will have the opportunity to learn about the Region's ministries.

WORKSHOPS: Watch for opportunities to learn from friends and colleagues. Rev. Dr. Monica Cross will soon invite workshop submissions.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Annual Gathering Coordinator, Leslie Taylor (Leslie@concordfcc.net), who is working with August LaPerche (augustlaperche@gmail.com) to make sure you have the best experience possible.