August 15, 2022

Almost 500 participants are gathering for the 125^th Annual Session of the Lott Carey Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, from August 15-18.



Aspects of the meeting will be streamed live with the involvement of approximately 200 virtual registrants.

The Annual Session incorporates Bible Study, worship, mission education classes, mission service opportunities, and presentations on issues of concern such as human trafficking, voting rights and social justice. There will be special events for children and youth, among other activities and programs.

“We are delighted to have our largest face to face gathering of Lott Carey partners from around the world since the global Covid-19 pandemic,” declared Executive Secretary-Treasurer Rev. Emmett Dunn.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect old ties and establish new ones. We look forward to discerning as we worship, pray, discuss, and debate among ourselves, the mind and will of God for these times.”

The Annual Session theme is “Embrace,” and is drawn from Matthew 28:19-20.

Preachers include Rev. Dr. J. Michael Sanders, Rev. Vernon Gordon, Rev. Brenda K. Harewood, Rev. Traci Blackmon, Rev. Dr. Jesse T. Williams, Jr., and Lott Carey President Rev. Dr. Gina M. Stewart. 

Among others, guest presenters are Rev. Willie D. Francois, III, Rev. Dr. Brianna K. Parker, Rev. Dr. Robert C. Scott, Minister Brenda Troy, Dr. Ellyn Jo Waller, Bishop Leah Daughtry, and several Lott Carey mission partners. 

A mobile app allows persons to connect, access the schedule, and get updates.

“We welcome the Lott Carey family to join us, from wherever you are, as we celebrate what God has done in and through us and continue to offer ourselves to the realization of God’s kingdom,” Rev. Dunn said.

A number of exciting and inspirational speakers will lead and address various sessions during the Annual Session, including special gatherings for women, men, youth and children.

Breakout session speakers will address topics and subjects of relevance and importance, issues affecting the lives of Christians and the church that are important for mission understanding, planning and execution.

Worship and devotion are at the heart of every Lott Carey event. Each morning and evening, renowned and spirit-filled pulpiteers will feed us from the word of God, inspiring us to go forth and be on fire for the Lord as we fulfil the Lord's mission on the earth.

See details below to register and book your hotel reservation for the Annual Session.

Registration for virtual participation during the Annual Session is available.

Among other events, virtual participants may attend worship, mission education classes, breakout sessions on topics such as voting rights, social justice and human trafficking, and men and women's meetings. 

There will be no livestreaming events for children and youth.

All virtual sessions will begin central standard time (CST).

On-site registration for in-person attendees opens Sunday, August 14.