THE ESSENTIALS

LOCATION
NORTH RIDGE CHURCH
7601 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh, NC 27615

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY

12:00PM — Check In Opens
12:30PM — Hang + Open Mic
2:30PM — Session 1
4:00PM — Small Groups
5:30PM — Dinner (out)
6:30PM — Art Gallery Opens
7:00PM — Featured Concert

SATURDAY

9:00AM — Doors Open
9:30AM — Session 2
11:15AM — Small Groups
12:00PM — Lunch (out)

2:00PM — Workshop 1
3:30PM — Workshop 2
5:00PM — Session 3
5:30PM — Dinner (onsite)
7:30PM — GUILD SHOWCASE
10:00PM — Conference Ends

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

The Guild Conference is happening on November 13 + 14, 2026 at North Ridge Church.

There is plenty of free parking on site.

Dinner will be provided for all conference goers on Saturday Nov. 14. All other meals are on your own so grab some friends and check out the many yummy restaurants close by!

OUR CREW

CARY BREGE

CONFERENCE DIRECTOR

JESS RAY LANGDON

Co-Founder

SHARLENE PROVILUS

CO-FOUNDER

The Guild Conference is leading, teaching, and partnering with creative people, for creative people.

We’re creating an experience that encourages intentional rest, resetting, and reflection in the presence of God in light of our call as creative people made for creative community.

Absolutely not. We believe healthy creative communities are made up of artists as well as people who love engaging with beauty. The Guild provides an opportunity for artists and non-artists alike to enjoy creative arts and to support faithful creative expression.
We know not everyone can make it in person to Raleigh NC on November 13-14th. So we’re giving you a chance to participate virtually by purchasing a livestream ticket. The livestream will be available to watch in real time and will also be recorded so you can watch later when you want. Livestream tickets coming soon!
We love filling the conference space with beautiful art from our attendees! We encourage you to apply even if — especially if — you’ve never shared your work publicly before. Click HERE for more information about submitting your artwork. Note: the due date is Friday October 2, 2026 at midnight.
You should absolutely come! We will have plenty of opportunities for people to connect and build relationships. You might come not knowing anyone but we are confident you will find your people once you are here.
We look forward to feasting together at The Guild this year! Your conference ticket includes dinner on site on Saturday November 14. Friday dinner and Saturday lunch will be on your own. Feel free to check out the many local restaurants or pack a meal and enjoy a picnic in the community garden on site. We encourage you to connect with friends new and old over meals, they just might end up being one of your favorite parts of the weekend!
The Guild will be at North Ridge Church in Raleigh, NC. We are excited to be back in a larger space that will allow us room to spread out, an opportunity for breakout sessions, a place to enjoy a meal together, and a natural area to explore. We want to push back on the lie that whispers that creatives need to leave ordinary churches to find full creative freedom and support. We believe there is space for meaningful creative expression within regular churches and the presence of creatives will ultimately transform that very culture.
We have filled our volunteer team for this year’s conference and are not accepting applications at this time. If you are interested in volunteering next year, make sure to apply right when tickets go live.
Click here to keep in touch and stay in the loop.

Thank you to our 2026 Guild Sponsors:

THIS IS SOUL CARE FOR THE CHRISTIAN CREATIVE.

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