Great Is Your Faithfulness

“My soul is bereft of peace; I have forgotten what was happy.
And I say, “My hope is lost from the LORD.”
But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope:
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;
God’s mercies never come to an end.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
~Lamentations 3:20-23 NRSV

As a region made up of areas, states, congregations, generational members, and sojourners — our resilience, endurance, and creativity are born of a faithful God. From our oldest congregation (incorporated circa 1868) to our newest congregations-in-formation (2024, 2025), Disciples have been bolstered and inspired through their faith in knowing we are never alone. God is unwavering and constant, never not present and in our midst. God is faithful, always.

As we gather over this Assembly weekend we will find old and new ways to acknowledge the valleys and be grateful for the peaks we’ve conquered, find grounding in the present we are in, and the explore opportunities of a Church to come.

We will be fortunate to have powerful speakers among us: Rev. Chris Dorsey, President and CEO of Disciples Home Missions (DHM), and Rev. Rebecca Hale, Executive Vice President of National Benevolent Association (NBA).

We will do the business of the Church as we cover business items, and learn about the work and dreams of our teams, committees, and commissions.  And, we will usher in a new slate of regional servant leaders as our Nominating Committee puts their heads and hands together to discern needs, to prayerfully consider the Spirit-gifts necessary to carry out these roles, and to match needs with gifted volunteers across our Region. As this work continues, they welcome your prayers for their work.

We will worship together, sing together, learn together, work together, and share stories and meals.  We look forward to “being Church” in person and virtually, and we pray that our Assembly will be a joyful, hopeful event that empowers each of us to carry out our various ministries through worship, music, and laughter. Hope to see you there!

Register for Virtual OR In-Person attendance:

Details & Pricing:

VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE (via Zoom):
Youth 12-17 years & Adults 18+ ($50.00)
Friday & Saturday evening Worship will be available virtually.

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE:

Adults 18+ ($140.00) – EARLY BIRD ENDS February 15 – then add $25.
Includes Saturday lunch and dinner.

Youth 12-17 ($100.00) – EARLY BIRD ENDS February 15 – then add $20.
Please register Youth 12-17 on their own form.
Includes Saturday lunch and dinner.

Children 3-11 ($70.00) – EARLY BIRD ENDS February 15 – then add $20.
Please add children under 12 to an adult’s form.
Includes Saturday lunch and dinner.

Children 0-2 ($0.00)
Please add children under 12 to an adult’s form for headcount.
No meals provided.

Subject to changes as planning continues.

Pre-Assembly Events

Friday, May 1, 2026

  • 9 am to 4 pm – Anti-racism/Pro-reconciliation Training for Clergy, Regional Leaders, and Laity at Kennewick Christian Church.
    * Training is not included with your Assembly registration.

Assembly Schedule

Friday, May 1, 2026

  • 3 pm – Check-in
  • 7 pm – Welcome, Opening Event
  • 7:30 pm – Worship

Saturday, May 2, 2026

  • 9 am – Gathering & Keynote
  • 10 am – Break
  • 10:15 am – Business / Life of the Region
  • 12:15 pm – Lunch
  • 1:30 & 2:45 pm – Breakout Sessions 1 & 2
  • 4:15 pm – Time on your own
  • 5:45 pm – Dinner
  • 7:30 pm – Worship

Sunday, May 3, 2026

  • 10:00 am – Worship with Kennewick CC; Nueva Vida en Cristo; and others – Regional Minister Paul Allen IV preaching

The Sunday morning worship service will be available for livestreaming in churches or from home, and posted as recordings for a limited time. (To view other livestream opportunities, register for virtual assembly attendance.)

Congregations may wish to gather at church or home for the Sunday morning Worship service:

Visit & subscribe to the Northern Lights YouTube channel to watch a livestream or recording on Sunday morning!  http://www.youtube.com/@northernlightsdoc

Sunday Worship service at 10:30 am PDT with preaching by Northern Lights Regional Minister Paul Allen.
Watch here for links and options for viewing Sunday Worship.

Guest Speaker – Rev. Chris Dorsey
President and CEO, Disciples Home Missions (DHM)

Rev. Dorsey is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciple of Christ) serving as President and CEO of Disciples Home Missions since 2022.  Rev. Dorsey previously served as President of Higher Education and Leadership Ministries (HELM). He has also served as a Professor of Theology and Preaching at Western Theological Seminary and as the Vice President of Development and Marketing at Chicago Theological Seminary. Rev. Dorsey has served as Chaplain and Director of Religious Life at Clark Atlantic University, Atlanta, GA and as Senior Pastor at Woodlawn United Methodist, Chicago.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas in 1991 and a MDiv degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in 2001, followed by a Graduate Certificate from Northwestern University in African Studies in 2002.

Guest Speaker – Rev. Rebecca Hale
Exec. Vice President, National Benevolence Association (NBA)

Rev. Rebecca L. Hale serves as Executive Vice President of National Benevolent Association. Prior, Rebecca served as VP of Mission and Ministry. Her role with the NBA continues to adapt to the needs of the organization and the church. She is based in Lenoir City, Tennessee.

Prior to serving with the NBA, Rev. Hale worked in congregational and regional leadership for the Disciples church in Pennsylvania, Northwest Region, and Florida. She was called to serve as Transitional Regional Minister and President in both the Pacific Northwest and the Florida regions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Her denominational commitments also include working as the Transformational Partner for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Indiana and she served for three years as chairperson for the Week of Compassion Advisory Committee.

* Lodging is not included in your Assembly registration.

We will gather for worship, plenary sessions, meals, and more at Kennewick Christian Church at 1921 S Olympia St, Kennewick, WA 99337.

Hotel Options

  • Comfort Suites
    3703 Plaza Way, Kennewick WA 99338
    509-579-0897

Block of 25 rooms – Double Queen
Arriving Thursday, April 30 – Departing Sunday, May 3
(Book BEFORE January 30, 2026)

$154.00 plus tax
Group Name: Kennewick Christian Church
Group Number: DP28P9
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/dp28p9

  • Hampton Inn Kennewick at Southridge
    3715 Plaza Way, Kennewick WA 99338
    509-820-3023

Block of 50 rooms – 15 King – 35 Double Queen
Arriving Thursday, April 30 – Departing Sunday, May 3
(Book before April 9, 2026)

$169.00 plus tax
Group Name: Kennewick Christian Church
Group Code: KEN
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  • Best Western Plus Kennewick
    4001 W 27th Avenue, Kennewick WA 99337
    509-586-1332

Block of 20 rooms – 15 at King – 5 at double queen
Arriving Thursday, April 30 – Departing Sunday, May 3
(Book before March 30, 2026)

$189.00 plus tax
Group Name: Northern Lights Region Meeting
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.48129.html?groupId=1D2AP9T1

RV Park Options

* The Region has not contracted with the following properties and offers these as convenient suggestions only.

Kennewick Kennewick (/ˈkɛnəwɪk/) is a city in Benton County, Washington, United States. It is located along the southwest bank of the Columbia River, just southeast of the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers and across from the confluence of the Columbia and Snake rivers.

Read about Kennewick, Washington

We’ll gather in person at Kennewick Christian Church in Kennewick, WA on May 1-3, 2026.

For those unable to make the trip or uncomfortable with in-person activities of this volume, we will offer a streaming option to watch portions of the Assembly from home. Should you feel ill or exhibit any symptoms of contagious illness or have been exposed to Covid-19 or other communicable illnesses, please remain at home or consider wearing a mask. We thank you for joining us in loving one another by keeping our gatherings as safe as possible.

Below are links to open and print or save a variety of resources for sharing information about the assembly and to include in church media.  These resources are still being developed, so check back often!

Assembly Docket

  • PRINT or DOWNLOAD the Assembly docket here. (Check back often)

Printable Formats & Graphics (Check back often)

  • Event Logo – Great Is Your Faithfulness
  • Presentation Format 16:9
  • Presentation Format 4:3
  • Newsletters- Tall Format
  • Newsletters- Square Format
  • Facebook Cover- suitable for congregation pages

Do you represent an organization or ministry with something to share in our Regional Assembly exhibits and display area?  Want to be an Assembly Sponsor while helping to get the word out about your group or gathering?  Please fill out the Display Space Request Form to let us know what you’ll need:  https://northernlightsdisciples.org/2026-ra-display-request/