Preaching With Compassion: In Lament and Hope
October 5–9, 2026
Are you preaching in a community shaped by trauma—wondering how to name what is true while still offering hope? Are you carrying your own experiences into the pulpit, or seeking ways to create worship spaces where all feel safe and seen?
We invite you to Preaching with Compassion — in Lament and Hope, a gathering designed to meet you where you are.
- Engage what you need — Choose from workshop pathways including embodied practices, trauma-aware resources for preaching and worship, and conversations with keynote leaders
- Listen across the spectrum of lament and hope — Hear preaching that name truth, honors pain, and still makes room for hope
- Gather and be held — With space for reflection, connection, and rest at the Catbird Hotel in downtown Denver
Note: The Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation’s 2026 Bountiful Preaching Cohorts will attend this event as part of their award.
What should I expect?
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Cost
It is Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation’s mission to
inspire, equip, and connect congregational leaders in a
thirteen state area in Middle America. Reduced rates are
provided to worship leaders from OPSF’s service area.
Event registration includes daily worship, keynote and
workshops led by gifted theologians and worship leaders,
most meals (Monday dinner – Thursday breakfast, excluding
Tuesday dinner).
Lodging and parking are not included* in the registration
rate.
- Are you from OPSF’s thirteen-state service area? The cost is $150** (see micro-church rate under scholarships)
- Are you from outside OPSF’s thirteen-state service area? The cost is $210**
**Registration Cost Increases by $35 on May 15.
*Lodging is NOT reserved during registration—except for
PLR members and 2026 Bountiful Preaching cohorts. All other participants will receive a follow-up email with a
special booking code for a $199/night rate at the Catbird
Hotel.
Need a roommate? Indicate on your registration form, and
we will do our best to match you.
Lodging
Lodging is provided at the Catbird Hotel located in downtown Denver, CO.