Conference Schedule
Illinois Interfaith Conference
February 21 – 22, 2025
All sessions will be at the University YMCA (1001 S. Wright St., Champaign) unless otherwise noted.
Friday, February 21
| Time | Session | Location |
| 12 PM | Friday Forum + Conversation Café: Fireside Chat with Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith (Lunch provided) | Latzer Hall, University YMCA |
| 6 PM | Shabbat Dinner and Interfaith Panel | Murphy Lounge, University YMCA |
| 6:30 PM | Registration Opens | Latzer Hall, University YMCA |
| 7 PM | “Building a Beloved Community” Opening Session with Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith | Latzer Hall, University YMCA |
| 8:30 PM | Opening Session Reception | Murphy Lounge, University YMCA |
Saturday, February 22
| Time | Session | Location |
| 9:30 AM | Continental Breakfast & Check In | Murphy Lounge, University YMCA |
| 10 AM | Preparing Ourselves for Common Action for the Greater Good workshop with Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith | Latzer Hall, University YMCA |
| 11 AM | Finding Ways to Act Together: Panel of Student Leaders and Religious Leaders | Latzer Hall, University YMCA |
| 12 PM | Lunch and Conversations | Latzer Hall, University YMCA |
| 12:45 PM 1 PM | Travel to Service Projects (Transportation Provided) Community Interfaith Service Projects Sola Gratia Farms in Urbana Jubilee Café at the Community United Church of Christ Various locations | Various locations |
| 3:00 PM 3:30 PM | Return to University YMCA Thoughtful Strategies for Making Sense of Service Work with Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith | Latzer Hall, University YMCA |
| 4:30 PM | Closing Session | Latzer Hall, University YMCA |
During the conference, a reflection room will be available for contemplation, prayer, and meditation. Ask a conference organizer if you have any questions.