Alumni Reunion
February 25-27, 2026
Early Bird Registration (until Jan. 1): $135 Early Bird Registrants will also receive a “Columbia Alumnus” insulated mug!
New: limited scholarships available through the Nancy Kinzer Fund for Shalom. Use code “KinzerHalf” to receive a 50% discount on both Registration and Housing Fees.
Annual Alumni Awards Luncheon to honor our Distinguished Alumni and Pioneer in Ministry recipients
Reunion Year Class Celebrations for those celebrating a milestone celebration (those who graduated in years ending 6 or 1)
Worship services led by retiring Old Testament Professor, Dr. Bill Brown and by Campus Minister, Rev. Shavon Starling-Louis, and a combined Student and Alumni Choir (sign up as part of registration process)
Presbyterian Lectures offered by Dr. Melva Sampson, Assistant Teaching Professor of Preaching and Practical Theology at Wake Forest Divinity School
Workshops led by Columbia faculty and guests ranging in topics from AI, How to be a Middle Class Christian (William Yoo), A conversation on leading worship in the local church (Tony McNeil & Students), Inclusive Worship (Rebecca Spurrier), Inclusive Christian Education (Kathy Dawson), a track for preachers (Anna Carter Florence and Jake Myers), and a track for chaplains including a class by Jonathan Ball and more.
SGA Reunion Luncheons with current students. Were you a member of a student group when you were on campus? SGA Reunion luncheons are being planned for Wednesday so you can see how your legacy lives on with our current students!
Pre-Conference opportunities to learn more about the new Center for Theology and Contested Publics on Wednesday morning and/or time for self-care: reserved time with a chaplain, yoga & breathwork (more info coming soon).
Reconnect with friends, faculty, students and staff
Wednesday, Feb. 25th:
| 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Chaplain hours & Self Care Options (advance registration required) |
| 12:00-1:30 | SGA Group Reunions |
| 1:00-2:00 | Registration & Check-in, Richards Center Alumni Suite (former bookstore) |
| 2:00-2:50 | Welcome & Opening Worship, Campbell Hall Chapel |
| 3:00-4:00 | Panel (TBA) |
| 4:00-4:30 | Break |
| 4:30-5:30 | Reception at Presidents’ Home with Columbia Faculty |
| 5:30-6:45 | Dinner, Ellis Room |
| 7:00-8:00 | Presbyterian Lecture 1 of 2 by Dr. Melva Sampson, HC Chapel |
| 8:00 | Reception, HC Library |
Thursday, Feb. 26th:
| 8:00 am | Breakfast, Refectory |
| 8:45-8:55 | Morning Prayers, Ellis Room |
| 9:00-9:55 | Workshop A |
| 10:10-10:50 | Lecture 2 of 2, Dr. Melva Sampson, HC Chapel |
| 10:50-11:15 | Coffee Break, outside HC Chapel |
| 11:15-12:25 | Workshop B |
| 12:30-2:00 | Alumni Association Luncheon & Awards Ceremony, Refectory |
| 2:00-2:30 | Break |
| 2:30-3:45 | Workshop C |
| Free Time | |
| 5:00-6:00 | Reception at Presidents’ Home |
| 6:00-8:00 | Dinner in Decatur with your Classmates – location decided by your class(es) |
Friday, Feb. 27
| 8:00-8:45 | Breakfast, Refectory |
| 8:45-8:55 | Morning Prayers, Ellis Room |
| 9:00-9:55 | Workshop D |
| 10:10-11:00 | Closing Worship & Communion, HC Chapel |
Can I register for housing? Yes! Housing in the Harrington Center is available on a first come, first served basis. Please use the registration form to register for housing. If you have questions about housing, reach out to Felicia Thimas: thimasf@ctsnet.edu.
Is childcare available? We are committed to supporting parents! If you need childcare, please contact Julie Bailey to help make arrangements: baileyj@ctsnet.edu.
Can I attend part of the reunion? Yes! While we want you to enjoy all aspects of Alumni Reunion, we understand busy schedules. Please feel free to join for as much of Alumni Reunion as you can. Please register for lunch for the day(s) you will attend if you are not registering for the full event.
Are there class-specific events? Yes! Alumni Reunion is for ALL alumni, but we hope to have celebratory gatherings for classes who are celebrating milestone graduation anniversaries. These gatherings will take place on Thursday evening.
Where will events take place? Registration and luncheons will take place in the Richards Center. Opening Worship will take place in the Campbell Hall Chapel. Presbyterian Lectures and Closing Worship will take place in Harrington Center Chapel. Workshop locations will be listed in the schedule closer to the date.
Where should I park? Parking is available next to the library, next to and behind the Harrington Center and behind the Richards Center. Additional street parking is available on Inman Drive and Kirk Road.
I have another question that’s not answered here. Who should I contact? If you have questions, reach out to Julie Bailey: baileyj@ctsnet.edu.
