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Mark your Calendars: 2025 Registration Opens January 14th

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.

 

The Justice Conference is co-sponsored by Zephyr Point and the North Central California Presbytery. Ministry leaders in NCCP will be eligible for a discounted rate, but all are welcomed to join for this restorative and empowering event.

 

 

2025 Justice Conference

Dates: May 12-14, 2025
Event Theme: Coming soon!

Keynote Speaker: Laura Mariko Cheifetz


The Reverend Laura Mariko Cheifetz is a biracial Asian American queer ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) who has served previously in racial and gender justice advocacy, religious publishing, reproductive justice, and theological education in the Midwest, East, and Southeast. Beginning in February, she will be the Transitional Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of San Francisco. Born in California, raised in eastern Oregon and western Washington, she is a double “pastors’ kid.” Laura is a graduate of North Park University (MBA, ’11), McCormick Theological Seminary (M.Div. ’05), and Western Washington University (BA in Sociology, 2000). She is the co-author and editor of “Church on Purpose: Reinventing Discipleship, Community, & Justice” (Judson Press) and co-editor and contributor to “Race in America: Christians Respond to the Crisis” (Westminster John Knox Press), and a contributor to the documentary series “Trouble the Water: Conversations to Disrupt Racism and Dominance.” She serves on the advisory team for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the board of PANAAWTM (Pacific Asian North American Asian Women in Theology & Ministry) She lives with her partner and their rescue dog in Oakland, CA.

Room StyleHousing CostProgram Fees + Meals2025 Total Cost
Hotel Style, Double Occupancy$125$225$350*
Hotel Style, Single Occupancy$250$225$475*
Non-Participant (Partner/Spouse) - Double Occupancy Room Required$125$125$250
Commuter (includes meals)$0$225$225
*North Central California Presbytery participants are eligible for a $200 registration discount by entering NCCP-JC at checkout. If you have any questions, please contact the Program Department at 775-588-6759 ext. 113.

*THIS SCHEDULE IS BASED ON PAST EVENTS AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRIOR TO THE 2025 EVENT.*

Monday

4:00 PM – Check-in

6:00 PM – Dinner

7:00 PM – Welcome

7:30 PM- Keynote

8:30 PM- Evening Fellowship

Tuesday

8:00 AM- Breakfast

9:00 AM- Centering Worship

9:30 AM- Workshop 

11:00 AM- Break

11:50 AM- Group Photo

12:00 PM- Lunch

1:00 PM- Justice Conversations: Session 1

2:00 PM- BREAK

2:30 PM- Justice Conversations: Session 2

6:00 PM- Dinner

7:00 PM- Keynote

8:30 PM- Evening Fellowship

Wednesday

8:00 AM- Breakfast

8:45 AM- Pack-up Belongings

9:30 AM- Considering Next Steps

10:30 AM- Closing Worship

11:00 AM- Farewell!

Frequently asked questions:

Arrival Information

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 Tallac 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:

  • A refillable water bottle
  • Flashlight
  • Notebook/Pen
  • Sun protection (Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, etc.)
  • Closed toe shoes for exploring the property
  • Beach clothing and equipment (if you plan to enjoy the waterfront)
  • A portable fan (if high temps are forecasted)

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.

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.

  • Includes meals: Monday dinner through Wednesdsay breakfast
  • Non-refundable $50 deposit due with registration 
  • Registration and Balance due 14 days before event start date