At the Zephyr Point Justice Conference, church leaders are invited to come 
together along the shores of Lake Tahoe as we work together to actively seek justice in our communities, in our church, and in our world. During this time together as people of faith, we will learn about the injustices that face our world, as well as discover spiritually-grounded and tangible tools to equip us for engagement in our own local communities.
It is our hope for churches to send their pastor and key leaders to begin these important conversations of faith and action. Individuals who serve on church committees dedicated to the work of justice, compassion, mission, and outreach are perfect candidates to join us for the Justice Conference.
If your heart is with justice, come and be inspired to fan the flames of the work that you can envision in your churches, communities, country and beyond.
2026 Justice Conference
Dates: May 11-14, 2026
Event Theme: The work of Advocacy: Humble, Kind, and Just.
Description: Rooted in the prophetic call of Micah 6:8—to “walk humbly, love kindly, and pursue justice”—the 2026 Zephyr Point Justice Conference invites participants into a four-day journey of reflection, formation, and courageous conversation. This year’s theme, “The Work of Advocacy: Humble, Kind, and Just,” challenges us to explore how faithful communities can engage in advocacy with integrity, compassion, and courage in a polarized world.
| Room Style | Housing Cost | Program Fees + Meals | 2026 Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Style, Single Occupancy | $400 | $350 | $750* |
| Hotel Style, Double Occupancy | $200 | $350 | $550* |
| Commuter (includes meals) | $0 | $350 | $350 |
| Non-Participant (Partner/Spouse) - Double Occupancy Room Required | $200 | $185 | $385 |
| **OPTIONAL EXTENDED STAY (May 14-15) | $160 | $56.75 | $216.75 |
*THIS SCHEDULE IS BASED ON PAST EVENTS AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRIOR TO THE 2026 EVENT.*
Monday
4:00 PM – Check-in
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Welcome
7:30 PM – Keynote (Mitch Randall, What is Good Faith Media?)
8:30 PM – Evening Fellowship
Tuesday
8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:00 AM – Centering Worship (Kali Cawthon-Freels)
9:30 AM – Workshop (Craig Nash, Advocacy Writing)
11:00 AM – Break
11:50 AM – Group Photo
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Justice Conversations: Session 1 (Starlette Thomas, The Raceless Gospel)
2:00 PM – BREAK
2:30 PM – Justice Conversations: Session 2 (Mitch Randall, Faith and Democracy)
3:30 PM – Freetime
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Keynote (Guest Speaker)
8:30 PM – Evening Fellowship
Wednesday
8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:00 AM – Centering Worship (Starlette Thomas)
9:30 AM – Workshop (Cally Chisholm, Advocacy and Social Media)
11:00 AM – Break
11:50 AM – Group Photo
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Justice Conversations: Session 3 (Cliff Vaughn, Storytelling as Advocacy)
2:00 PM – BREAK
2:30 PM – Justice Conversations: Session 4 (Kali Cawthon-Freels, Faithful Pride)
3:30 PM – Freetime
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Keynote (Guest Speaker)
8:30 PM – Evening Fellowship
Thursday
8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:45 AM – Pack up Belongings
9:30 AM – Talk Back Live (Conversation with Panel)
10:30 AM – Closing Worship with Communion
11:00 AM – Farewell
Check-in begins promptly at 4pm on the first day of your scheduled event. We are not able to accommodate early check-ins as there is much to prepare prior to the event.
If you are planning to arrive after 6pm, please refer to your welcome letter (distributed by email 30 days prior to arrival) for more information on how to acquire your keys.
All deposits are non-refundable after payment is made. Cancellations one month before the start date of the program are eligible for a refund or transfer of entire registration fee minus deposit to a different program within the year. Cancellations within one month before the start date of the program are eligible for a 50% refund or transfer of entire registration fee minus deposit to a different program within the year. Cancellation within two weeks of the start date of the program will receive no refund. Registrations paid will be eligible to transfer to a different program within that year.
Zephyr Point can accommodate any combination of Vegetarian, Vegan, Non-dairy, and Non-gluten* diets. We are not able to make special accommodations for food allergies, but invite you to ask food service staff for meal ingredients! Zephyr Point has an excellent salad bar available for all lunches and dinners as an alternative to the regularly scheduled meal.
* Zephyr Point does not have a celiac certified kitchen.
Guests of the conference will be staying in the Tahoe Center. Linens, towels, and shampoo/soap dispensers are provided in each room. Please note that no Zephyr Point facilities are air conditioned. A box fan is available in your room, but guests are invited to bring an additional fan if high temps are forecasted.
All Zephyr Point lodging facilities are non-smoking.
Zephyr Point is located in Zephyr Cove, NV just 3 miles away from the California/Nevada state line.
Arriving by Flight: Zephyr Point encourages participants who are flying to the conference to arrive at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), a 55-minuted drive to Zephyr Point. For those looking for transfer from Reno to the South Lake Taho area, we recommend scheduling a shuttle with the South Tahoe Airporter. This service will take you from the Reno/Tahoe International Airport into Stateline, NV (a quick 5 minute Uber/Lyft away from Zephyr Point). We recommend booking your arrival trip from RNO to the Golden Nugget, and your return from Bally’s to RNO. Zephyr Point does not offer shuttles to/from the Airporter stop.
Arriving by Car: The entry to the Zephyr Point property is located on US-50.
If you are traveling east on Highway 50 through South Lake Tahoe, we recommend passing Zephyr Point and turning around in Zephyr Cove to avoid making an unprotected left turn into the property.
If you are traveling west on Highway 50, pay close attention for the entry to Zephyr Point after passing through the street light located at the Zephyr Cove Resort. You will see our wooden entry sign approaching on your right.
Weather: Zephyr Point is located at 6,225ft elevation on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Spring weather is often unpredictable with rain and snow conditions possible. Average temperatures tend to have highs in the 50’s and lows in the 30’s. Please check the weather in advance of arrival and be prepared to wear layers. We also recommend that you pack a good pair of durable shoes as outdoor areas could be covered in snow or ice.
Miscellaneous Items to Add to your Packing List:
Zephyr Point has high-speed internet access available in all indoor spaces across the property, including hotel-style rooms, lodges, cabins, Cabin 28 coffee shop, and meeting spaces.
In collaboration with Good Faith Media, this conference brings together leaders, storytellers, pastors, scholars, and practitioners committed to transformative justice work. Through worship, workshops, keynote presentations, justice conversations, and community dialogue, participants will deepen their understanding of advocacy as a spiritual discipline—one that requires humility in listening, kindness in action, and a steadfast commitment to justice.
To Register click on the “Registration Portal” button at the top of the page. Be sure to make a note of all dietary needs, mobility issues, and roommate requests during the registration process.
