PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Christian Deeper Learning Gathering

Living in God’s World
October 14, 2026 | Grand Rapids, MI
Our next Christian Deeper Gathering, Living in God’s World, will be a pre-conference event to the Great Lakes Unity Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Stay tuned for more details.
About Making Creation Integral
“And God saw all that he had made, and it was very good” (Genesis 1:31a NIV). This goodness that God saw at creation still permeates our broken world and tells part of the story of God’s work in our world. Come gather with fellow educators as we dive into teaching practices that invite and equip students to realize their part of God’s story. Together, we will engage in ways that allow students to be fully alive and embrace creation as they learn. Held at Creation Village World School, right around the corner from Converge, participants will be led by several educational leaders doing great work, along with students from the school. Expect an active day of digging into learning, both figuratively and literally. A farm-to-table lunch will be included. Each participant will leave knowing our Creator more deeply, better able to share his story with students. We encourage attendees to participate in outdoor field work, so please dress accordingly and prepare to get a little dirty!
Learning Targets
I can participate in the real work of Creation Integral Deeper Learning.
I can understand how God’s good creation plays a central role in God’s Story.
I can create a new Creation Integral Deeper Learning plan for my students in the next 30 days and share it with my new network.
Schedule
8:00: Coffee
8:30: Welcome and Opening Circle – Jim Peterson, CSI
9:00: Breakout 1
10:30: Break
10:45: Breakout 2
12:15: Farm to Table Lunch
1:00: Breakout 3
2:30: Closing Circle – Jim Peterson, CSI
Pricing & Group Discount
Teams are encouraged to register and discounts are available if you bring a team. We are offering group pricing for $125 for the first attendee, and $75 for each additional attendee from the same school or organization.