September 10-12 at Embassy Suites. 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin Ohio
22 miles from the Columbus Airport
Hi All! The following is a work in progress. This is subject to change.
Wednesday Night: Welcome! Networking reception 8-9pm.
Thursday: 9-2pm We're touring Columbus! Enjoy glass blowing at Franklin Conservatory. A special treat awaits when we have lunch at German Village. Spend time in the village shops which includes one of the nation's largest independent book stores.
3pm-Welcome! Getting to know you time.
Making AI Work For You. Presented by Dr. Katie Reynolds, University of Dayton.
Keynote Speech: The Rooftop Pastor, Corey Brooks of Chicago.
Thursday eve: The Columbus chapter is taking all of us to the Columbus Zoo for a night of celebrating and networking.
Friday: 9am start. Turning Goals into Action: Developing Big Visions into Reality. Nationally respected communications expert Patrick Donadio will lead the workshop.
Two Break-outs: 1-Best Practices: What more can National do for you! Patrick Donadio will lead this conversation.
2-Copy. Paste. Share. Learn how to ramp up social media for your chapter. We've created some fun photo opportunities for you!
Readers to Leaders: Turning Pages and Changing Lives-Hear from a representative with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Enjoy a nice lunch followed by a theme-oriented surprise for our attendees.
Walking with Walmart: Executives from Walmart walk us through their gift card program and how it might benefit our chapters.
Other workshops and discussions are in the works as well.
Friday evening: Enjoy entertainment, an awesome raffle and a delicious dinner.
Saturday: 9am Business Meeting.
Presentation: Navigating Conflict with Grace. Speaker Dr. Tayo Switzer of The Ohio State University.
Keynote Speaker: Rachel Muha of Columbus.
Programs Spotlight: Always a highlight, a panel of members will tell us about the new programs they've launched and the success they've had.
Winner of the Red Wagon Award Revealed.
Membership Brainstorming.
Canonization Update.
5pm-Mass with the Most Reverend Earl K. Fernandes, Bishop of Columbus.
Followed by a sit-down dinner and presentation of the Mary Virginia Merrick award.
Networking - Awesome Raffle - Luxury Bingo - Win an Apple Laptop - Christ Child Store- Layette Land
2 Steps: Book your Hotel and Fill out your Convention Registration
Click here to get the special hotel rate
Group Name: NCCS Convention 2026
Group Code: 95V
Central Reservations Number: 800.220.9219
Hotel Registration Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026 (block rate not guaranteed)
Embassy Suites Columbus/Dublin 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017
Direct: 614-602-0114
Questions? Contact NCCS Executive Director Moira Lynch.
MLynch@nationalchristchild.org 301-881-2490
