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Conference Objectives and Goals

The 2025 Annual Conference will celebrate the first 100 years of CPE and envision 
the future of ACPE.   

  1. Commemorate a century of pioneering excellence in spiritual care education with meaningful dialogue and reflection. 
  2. Strengthen connections and our sense of community and engagement in life together. 
  3. Listen with purpose and joy for what the world is asking us to be next.
  4. Imagine a future through the strength of our connective tissue and rich diverse gifts.

Saturday, May 17

9:00 AM6:00 PM  Leadership Meetings (TBD)


Sunday, May 18

9:00 AM6:00 PM  Leadership Meetings (TBD)
6:30 PM9:00 PM  All Leadership Dinner

 

Sunday, May 18

1:30 PM6:00 PM  CEC Pre-Conference Gathering (Day 1 of 2)

 

Monday, May 19

9:00 AM12:00 PM  CEC Pre-Conference Gathering (Day 2 of 2)
12:00 PM12:45 PM  Everything to Know About Accreditation
1:00 PM1:45 PM  Everything to Know About Certification

 

Monday, May 19

8:00 AM6:00 PM  Conference Registration Opens On-Site
3:00 PM5:30 PM  ACPE's Annual Commencement Ceremony
6:30 PM9:30 PM  Opening Celebration - Celebrating 100 Years of CPE!

Tuesday, May 20

7:00 AM6:00 PM  Meditation Space is Open!
7:00 AM6:00 PM  Conference Registration Available On-Site
7:00 AM8:30 AM  Spiritual Values & Faith Group Breakfast Meetings
8:30 AM8:45 AM  Welcome & Wakeup
8:45 AM10:15 AM  Plenary I - CPE: Past, Present, & Future
10:30 AM12:00 PM  Workshop Session I
12:00 PM1:30 PM  Retired Members Luncheon OR Lunch on Your Own
1:45 PM3:15 PM  Workshop Session II
3:30 PM5:30 PM  ACPE's Annual Member Meeting
6:30 PM9:30 PM  ACPE's Foundation Donor Reception (by invitation only)
    Dinner on Your Own

Wednesday, May 21

7:00 AM6:00 PM  Meditation Space is Open!
7:00 AM6:00 PM  Conference Registration Available On-Site
8:00 AM1:30 PM  Keynote Session: At the Intersection of a More Inclusive Future For All
11:30 AM1:00 PM  Lunch On Your Own
1:45 PM3:15 PM  Workshop Session III
3:15 PM5:15 PM  Community Healing
5:15 PM6:00 PM  ACPE's Research Poster Presentation & Cocktail Reception
6:00 PM8:30 PM  ACPE's Annual Chair's Banquet - A Centennial Celebration
8:30 PM10:00 PM  After Party

Thursday, May 22

7:00 AM2:00 PM  Meditation Space is Open!
7:00 AM2:00 PM  Explore our Exhibitor Booths and Poster Presentations
8:00 AM8:45 AM  Welcome & Wakeup w/ Morning Coffee
9:00 AM10:30 AM  Plenary III - Interdisciplinary Case Study
10:45 AM12:15 PM  Workshop Session IV
12:15 PM12:30 PM  Closing By ACPE's Board Chair