UNDIVIDED

A Conference for Unmarried Christian Adults

MARCH 24-25, 2023

ELMIRA, NEW YORK

UNDIVIDED is a regional conference hosted at Emmanuel Community Church specifically for unmarried Christian adults. This conference aims to offer opportunities for single, unmarried Christians to meet other believers and be encouraged in this season of their lives, whether you are 18 or 38 or 88.

The theme this year is “Complete and Content,” and the messages will be aimed at applying the gospel to the unique needs that single adults face. If you are dating, not dating, engaged, divorced, widowed, or a single-parent, this conference is for you!

SPEAKERS

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, MARCH 24

5:00pm Registration
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Session 1: Understanding Singlenes
8:15pm Table Talk
8:55pm Closing

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Mixer / Guided Conversation
10:00am Session 2: Idolatry in Singleness
11:00am Reflection & Table Talk
12:00pm Lunch
1:30pm Breakout Sessions
2:30pm Reflection & Break
3:00pm Session 3: Contentment in Singleness
4:00pm Reflection & Table Talk
4:50pm Closing

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

  1. Divorced & Widows: Hope & Healing for the Painful Past
  2. Single-parenting: Support, Balance, & Boundaries
  3. Engagement: Before You Say “I Do”
  4. Dating: Integrity, Purpose, & Community
  5. Married Volunteers: Living in Community (Singleness in the Local Church)

REGISTRATION

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Our Vision
We envision churches in the region being united in serving our unmarried members through a Christ-exalting, gospel-driven conference committed to providing sound teaching on wholeness and holiness in singleness. We hope to facilitate fellowship and community for those who share these values, that they might serve the Lord in joy and peace.

Our Mission
We believe this vision can be accomplished by partnering with broadly Reformed local churches to serve our unmarried members through practical encouragement and instruction in the gospel while sharing meals and times of fellowship. More specifically, we believe this can be accomplished by narrowing our focus to the following People, Purpose, and Process:

  1. These People. We will partner with other churches who preach and practice the centrality of Christ, the sufficiency of Scripture, the doctrines of grace, and the necessity of covenant membership in the local church.
  2. This Purpose. We will orient the hearts, minds, and actions of attendees toward glorifying God in joyful gratitude and faithfulness to Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve their local church and community.
  3. This Process. We will minister to attendees by intentionally applying the gospel to the unique needs of singleness while enjoying good food, seated around tables to promote fellowship and mutual encouragement in living out our faith.