January 11, 2025

NoVa District Training Day

NoVa District Training Day returns on Saturday, January 11, 2025! This year we have three Keynote Speakers and three different ways to engage with Training Day. 

Learn more about our ticket types below. 

Until the Event starts

District Training Day 2025

Go. Make Disciples. Transform the World.

NoVa District Training Day is an annual event designed to equip, encourage, and empower clergy and laity in their ministry. This year’s theme is Go! Make Disciples! Transform the World! and features keynotes from Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson (Richmond Episcopal Area) and Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. (Charlotte Episcopal Area) as well as an afternoon workshop with Michael Beck (Director of Fresh Expressions for The United Methodist Church).

This year we will offer three different ways to participate in Training Day: In Person, Satellite, and Virtual.

Event Schedule

8:00 a.m. -- Doors Open (Host & Satellite Sites)

8:30 a.m. -- Welcome & Worship    

9:00 a.m. -- Keynote 1 (Bishop Sue)   

10:45 a.m. -- Keynote 2 (Bishop Carter)   

12:15 p.m. -- Lunch Break   

1:15 p.m. -- Afternoon Workshop

                  (Michael Beck- Satellite & Virtual or                                          Workshop Choice - In Person)

Registration is open until NOON on Wednesday, January 8 so don't delay!

 Early-Bird discount on In Person tickets expires on December 1.

Go. Make Disciples. Transform the World.

NoVa District Training Day is an annual event designed to equip, encourage, and empower clergy and laity in their ministry. This year’s theme is Go! Make Disciples! Transform the World! and features keynotes from Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson (Richmond Episcopal Area) and Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. (Charlotte Episcopal Area) as well as an afternoon workshop with Michael Beck (Director of Fresh Expressions for The United Methodist Church).

This year we will offer three different ways to participate in Training Day: In Person, Satellite, and Virtual.

Experience Training Day at Floris UMC

Floris UMC in Herndon is our host site for Training Day. In Person ticket holders will be in the room live with our Keynote Speakers and will select from eight different Afternoon Workshops. Attendees can add on a Lunchtime Roundtable to enjoy lunch with others in similar ministry areas. 

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Find a full list of Afternoon Workshops and descriptions here

Experience Training Day at Floris UMC

Ticket Types

In Person Ticket

$65

HOST SITE (Floris UMC, Herndon) In Person attendees will select their choice of Afternoon Workshop and will have full access to the Video Library. Lunch is provided and Lunchtime Roundtable conversations are optional.

NV-HOST SITE-Floris UMC

Satellite Ticket

$45

Join Training Day from a Satellite location closer to home. You will select your Satellite site during the checkout process. Satellite Tickets include 2 Keynote presentations, lunch, and the afternoon workshop with Michael Beck.

7 venue options

Virtual Ticket

$50

Purchasing a Virtual Ticket gives you access to the live Keynote Sessions as well as Michael Beck's Afternoon Workshop. At the close of the event you will have access to the full video library.

Satellite Locations

We are excited to have seven Satellite Locations across three districts. Satellite ticket holders will experience Training Day at one of our satellite locations. Participants will watch the Keynote Presentations together, will eat lunch together (lunch is provided), and will watch the Afternoon Workshop together. Satellite participants can add on the Video Library for $20 after purchasing the Satellite Ticket. 

Satellite Registration Walkthrough Video

We've received some questions about purchasing multiple Satellite tickets and transferring them to other participants so we made a walkthrough video. If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to ask! 

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find answers to some frequently asked questions.