Chautauqua 2026 Theme “Arise”

Glorieta Chautauqua - October 5-9, 2026

Ridgecrest Chautauqua - October 19th-23rd, 2026

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A Gathering for Churches, Choirs, Ministers, and CORE 7

Chautauqua and Music Week come together to create a powerful experience for churches, choirs, ministers, spouses, and the new CORE 7—a community designed especially for ministers and their spouses age 55 and up.

This unique gathering brings believers together across congregations to worship, connect, and grow. With a blend of musicians, choirs, faith leaders, life seminars, gospel artists, and featured specialists, this week is centered on spiritual renewal and equipping. It's a time to strengthen your God-given gifts and continue your pursuit of the high calling of Christ.

  • The New Revived Chautauqua Experience is a national gathering of adults 55 plus engaging and connecting with other churches,

    musicians, choirs, orchestras, faith leaders, gospel artist, and specialist of the day united together in worship expressing adoration, gratitude

    and spiritual devotion, re-newel of one’s faith and strengthening disciples throughout the country.

    • Church members and attendees seeking spiritual renewal and community

    • Musicians and choirs involved in worship ministry

    • Faith leaders and pastors looking for fellowship and inspiration

    • Gospel artists and worship leaders

    • Individuals exploring or developing their spiritual gifts

    • Those seeking teaching, encouragement, and life seminars rooted in faith

  • Dr. Michael Dean
    Former pastor, Travis Avenue Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas

    Dr. Randy Lind
    Worship leader, Director of Music week and the Chautauqua Choir Oklahoma Baptist State Convention

Schedule

Mornings, group sessions and breakout sessions for men and women

Afternoons: open to visit and or dine in Santa Fe New Mexico or visit with the leadership teams on campus.

Evenings:  Worship services filled with worship through the word and music, fellowship with old and new colleagues.