The 2026 WSCF-US National Student Conference
Study War No More
At the 2026 WSCF-US National conference, we are embracing Isaiah 2:3-4 and Micah 4:3-4 as our guides to "Study War No More." Inspired by the long tradition of Christian peacemakers, following the way of Jesus, we align ourselves with students and young people across the U.S. and the world courageously protesting violent injustices and the systems which produce them through direct actions such as encampments, campaigns for divestment, and community protection.
Throughout the conference, students will be encouraged to take up the Biblical charge to learn war no more in fellowship with young Christians from around the US and the world. Through panels, action-oriented workshops, worship, and small groups, you will be invited into conversation and action to deepen commitments to resistance against violence, fear, and oppression. We will learn from the prophetic heritage of the student Christian movement in the US, and more deeply root resistance to militarism and systemic violence in our faith.
The conference will take place at Columbia Theological Seminary in the Atlanta area April 9-12, 2026.
Throughout the conference, students will be encouraged to take up the Biblical charge to learn war no more in fellowship with young Christians from around the US and the world. Through panels, action-oriented workshops, worship, and small groups, you will be invited into conversation and action to deepen commitments to resistance against violence, fear, and oppression. We will learn from the prophetic heritage of the student Christian movement in the US, and more deeply root resistance to militarism and systemic violence in our faith.
The conference will take place at Columbia Theological Seminary in the Atlanta area April 9-12, 2026.
Registration now open!
Deadline to register is March 10, 2026.
Deadline to register is March 10, 2026.
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Conference Schedule
Schedule is in progress and will continue to be updated - check back often!
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Thursday, April 9
Check-in Dinner Welcome & Opening Worship Small Groups Meet and Greet Friday, April 10 Breakfast Bible Study Plenary Session 1: Keynote address Break Lunch Workshop: Prophetic Faith in Action Plenary Session 2: Young Organizers' Q&A Break Dinner Small Groups Workshop: Art, Faith, and Protest |
Saturday, April 11
Breakfast Bible Study Plenary Session 3: Understanding Theologies of War and Peace Break Lunch Excursion to historical sites of resistance in Atlanta Break Dinner Small Groups Plenary Session 4: Bringing It All Together: Faithful Resistance in Perilous Times Sunday, April 12 Breakfast Bible Study Closing Worship Lunch Depart |