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National Gathering Livestream

Livestream Schedule

We are pleased to offer a livestream for our National Gathering worship services and plenary sessions. All times are in EST.

TUESDAY (11/11)

1:30-2:45pm
Opening Worship
Shani McIlwain, preacher

2:45-3:45pm
Opening Plenary
Larissa Kwong Abazia, speaker

THURSDAY (11/13)

1:30-2:45pm
Worship
Jesy Littlejohn, preacher

5:00-6:00pm
Plenary
Larissa Kwong Abazia, speaker

FRIDAY (11/14)

10:45am – 12:00pm
Closing Worship
Austin Almaguer, preacher

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