District Conference 2026 |
Anchorage, Alaska
April 27–29 | ACF | Eagle River
Pastoral leadership today carries unique weight. The pace of change is fast. Cultural divides feel sharper. Expectations are high, and trust can feel fragile. In the middle of it all, pastors are called to lead with clarity, courage, and faithfulness.
District Conference 2026 invites pastors to step away, gather with peers, and realign with the breadth of God’s mission. Scripture reminds us that God’s vision has always extended beyond one context, one culture, or one generation—and that pastors are entrusted with shaping communities that reflect His heart in the world.
Over these days together, we’ll share in worship, learning, and honest conversation focused on pastoral leadership, gospel-centered unity, and being sent with confidence into the work God has already prepared.
A full schedule and breakout session details will be released soon.
Details
Starts: April 27th, 2026 @ 3pm
Ends: April 29th, 2026 @ 12pm
Where: ACF Church - Eagle River, Alaska
Registration opens Monday at 3:00 pm, with the conference concluding by 12:00 noon on Wednesday.
Event Fees: FREE!
Cost: Registration is free.
Attendees are responsible only for travel-related expenses, including airfare, hotel accommodations, and a rental car if desired.
Flights
You’re welcome to book your own travel. If you’d prefer assistance, our travel agent is available to help coordinate your flight and secure discounted Alaska Airlines fares.
Please contact Sue Christensen and mention the Alaska DC group with Alliance Northwest. The deadline to reserve flights through our travel
agent is February 24.
Hotel Accommodations
We’ve secured a discounted group rate at Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage—located approximately 10 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from ACF Church.
Discounted rates are available for stays between April 25–May 1, 2026:
Deluxe Rooms: $190 (single or double occupancy)
Junior Suites: $255 (single or double occupancy)
Click Here to Book Hotel - To reserve your room, book online using the code Alliance26, or call 1-800-843-1950 and reference Alliance NW 2026.
Please note: Breakfast is not included with your stay. On-site breakfast is available for approximately $10 per person, and there are several nearby dining options. Coffee and Kind Bars will be provided during the conference.
Ground Transportation
Complimentary shuttle service will be available between the hotel and the conference venue. You can reserve a seat on the shuttle during registration. Rental cars are also available at the Anchorage airport if you prefer to drive.
Event Registration is now open.
Registration is now open—we’d love to have you join us.
Licensed ANW Workers
Here are some important items to be aware of before this year’s Vision Session.
Lay Delegate Approval Process
If you plan to send someone as a lay delegate for District Conference this year, board approval is needed. Please send board meeting notes approving the person by name to our office by March 30th in order to be added as a voter. If you have questions, email julie@alliancenw.org.
Business Agenda Requests
Individual delegates are able to recommend a business item to be discussed at the Vision Session. If you are interested in bringing something to the business agenda, please email the Business Committee member, Linda Myers (lmyers@salemalliance.org), to have them reviewed for addition to the business agenda by March 19th.
Nominations and Floor Nominations
Our bylaws require us to follow certain steps for nominations to be reviewed and approved, which includes any floor nominations you plan to make for the following committees: District Leadership Team, Nominating Committee, Business Committee, and Rules & Bylaws Committee.
If you want to nominate someone for one of our committees, please reach out to Tim Heffer, Nominating Committee Chair (TimHeffer@HiddenCreek.org) by March 19th.
Voting
This year we will be voting for the following:
Committees Members
District Leadership Team
Nominating Committee
Business Committee
Rules & Bylaws Committee
Alliance Northwest Bylaw Revisions
Voting Instructions
All voters (licensed workers and approved lay delegates) must be physically present in order to vote and will need an electronic device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.) to use during business session to be able to vote.
Questions?
Email Amber Curry at amber@alliancenw.org if you have any questions or concerns.