Welcome

Welcome! We are so pleased that you’re exploring the official GC Convention 2025 website. Check back often as new details are added.

Hopefully, you already know that GC Convention 2025 is scheduled for June 30 - July 5 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Surrounded by God’s amazing creation, Salt Lake City is the perfect setting for our church family to gather for our Biennial Convention. The original purpose of this bylaw-mandated convention was to tend to the business of the Church, which includes amendments and elections for the board of directors. Today that original mandate of caring for the Church’s business has expanded to include an educational conference for the whole family. Yes, the business is still a high priority, but the event has become so much more.

Have you attended a previous convention? Then no doubt you already look forward to seeing old friends and family members and even feeling the excitement of making new friends from across the US, Canada, and perhaps even other countries. We have sometimes referred to convention as a big family reunion. Of course, we are part of the family of God, so come meet your relatives!

The theme of GC Convention 2025 is “Engage!” — a single word with a depth of meaning. Engage. The word alone invites action. Some have compared it to “plugging into” a power source. It’s the power source that provides the possibility of activity. How does that relate to the family of God? Come join in the energy! Workshops and evening speakers will expand on this theme.

Have we piqued your interest in engaging with the experience of learning more?

Look carefully at the information provided on this website so you can make the best decisions for you and your family. The site provides background details, with new information continually added over the next several months. Registration for convention and hotels will be available early January 2025. You will find detailed information about hotels, meals, excursions, and more. Choose a hotel, purchase a meal or two, and volunteer to serve.

Your Convention Committee must contract for a certain number of rooms and meals in order to receive our meeting rooms at a manageable cost. By staying in convention hotels and purchasing meals, you help meet these contractual obligations to keep total costs down for everyone. If you purchase just one meal per person on your registration, we can meet our meal ticket count.

Between now and July, please pray regularly for this important gathering. Pray for the chairman of the board of directors; the Convention Planning Committee; worship and workshop speakers; coordinators of the children, youth, and young adult programs; worship team members and ushers; and safe travel for those who will be attending.

Again, keep checking back for updates here on our official GC Convention 2025 website.

Until July, may you experience God’s richest blessings, love, and comfort. Then come to Salt Lake City and “engage” as we learn to share Jesus with our world.


Overview

  • Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
  • When: June 30 - July 5
  • Theme: "Engage"
  • Information: cog7.org/convention
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 30
  • Meal Ticket Purchase Deadline: June 24
  • Hotel rates are only guaranteed until June 9

Price Reference

Registration Fees

Full Week Registration

Age Registration
(Through April 30)
Late Fee
(Begins May 1)
Adult $160 +$50
Youth (12-18) $120 +$30
Child (4-11) $95 +$20

Weekend-Only Registration (Friday and Saturday)

Age Registration
(Through April 30)
Late Fee
(Begins May 1)
Adult $65 +$20
Youth (12-18) $50 +$15
Child (4-11) $35 +$10

Other Costs

Facility Fee (for those not staying at convention hotels)

Age Fee
Adult $75
Youth (12-18) $35
Child (4-11) $20

Processing Fee

Type Fee
Per Person $5

Registration

Registration is Open!

Registration for General Conference Convention 2025 is open. Click the link below to begin registering for the event. (Registration provided by RegFox.)

Tips:
  • Please set aside sufficient time to complete your registration. Incomplete registrations will not be saved.
  • Have your credit card ready.
  • During the registration process, you will be asked for your hotel confirmation number. Keep it handy (if you have one).

Click here to read our refund policy.

Lodging

Two hotels with convention rates are available. The Marriott will serve as the main convention hotel. Both the Marriott and the Holiday Inn are conveniently located just across the street from the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center.

Book your hotel room using the buttons below. The links will take you to a hotel website created specifically for our convention. There you can choose your convention hotel and book your stay with the group discount already applied.

Update: The Holiday Inn is currently sold out.

Marriott Salt Lake Downtown City Creek

Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City

  • Rate - $169
  • Confirmed room rate 3 days prior to and after convention
  • Discounted parking rate $10/day
  • Complimentary WIFI
  • Fitness Center
  • Adjacent to City Creek Shopping Mall
  • Refrigerator in room
  • ADA rooms available
  • Rate - $151
  • Confirmed room rate 3 days prior to and after convention
  • Discounted parking rate $10/day
  • Complimentary WIFI
  • Breakfast Buffet
  • Refrigerator and microwave in room
  • Pool
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry facilities
  • ADA rooms available

Marriott Salt Lake Downtown City Creek


Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City

Facility Fee

(For those not staying at convention hotels)

Negotiations with hotels for our national conventions require that we contract for a given number of rooms each night. Fulfilling that contract significantly reduces the rental fees for meeting rooms at the facility. By staying at the convention hotel, attendees help reduce the overall cost of the convention. The facility fee allows those not staying at the convention hotels to pay a small share of the rental fee.

  • Adults: $75.00
  • Youth: $35.00
  • Children: $20.00

Meals

Sabbath Meals

Meal Adult Price Kids Price (10 and under)
Breakfast $25.50 $12
Lunch $26 $8
Dinner $27 $13

Special Meals

Meal Price
Wednesday – Women’s Lunch $40
Thursday – Spring Vale Reunion Lunch $40
Friday evening – Young Adult Gala $35


Limited Meals

As we’ve said before, one of our goals for this convention is to provide not just an enriching experience but an affordable one as well. Because of this, the Convention Committee has decided to limit the number of meals held at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

  • Women's Lunch - Wednesday
  • Spring Vale Reunion Lunch - Thursday
  • Young Adult Gala - Friday evening
  • Sabbath Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

But there’s good news: Many restaurants are in the area that your budget will love, including a mall food court easily accessible by elevator from the Marriott.

Click below to see the full menu for the event.

View Menu

Speakers

Evening Sermons

Each night there will be a message presented on the theme of the convention, "Engage." Pray that God would use these messages to speak to our church. Click on a speaker to learn more about him.
Samuel Holland
Samuel Holland

Do Something

Engage your Gift

Kurt Lang
Kurt Lang

Grounded in Jesus

Nigel Lewis
Nigel Lewis

The Passion, the Power, the Purpose, the Promise

Engaging our Generation for Christ

Ronald Rousseau
Ronald Rousseau

Anointed

Engaged in the Service of the Lord

Loren Stacy
Loren Stacy

Engage the Word of God

Mystery Speaker

???

Volunteering

Volunteers make convention possible, and there are many areas in which to serve. If you are interested in volunteering, please indicate your area(s) of interest when you register. If you have additional questions, you may email us at conventioninfo@cog7.org.

Areas of service include...

  • Young Adult Program
  • A/V Team
  • Transcription
  • Children's Program
  • Nursery
  • Translation
  • Safety and Usher Team
  • Voter Check-in Team
  • Youth Program
  • Loading / Unloading Equipment
  • Medical Team
  • Photographer

Young Adult Program

Assist young adult (ages 18-25) activities in various ways, including registration, cleanup, media/sound, photography, setup/takedown, and prayer team.

A/V Team

Load and unload equipment (Monday prior and Friday afternoon/Saturday night after convention), assist in helping with tech needs of various rooms, and serve as stage hands.

Transcription

Quickly transcribe proposed edits for projection during business sessions, and/or operate the projection computer.

Children's Program

Be willing to smile, guide kids in their activities, and have fun. Also help with setup, snack time, and small group activities.

Nursery

Child care for small children. If you plan to take advantage of this service, we encourage you to volunteer in this area at least one morning or afternoon.

Translation

Interpret English into Spanish or Spanish into English.

Safety and Usher Team

The safety and usher team volunteers will assist in providing a safe and orderly convention. They will direct attendees to meeting rooms, serve as greeters, collect offerings, and coordinate with the Convention Center security.

Voter Check-in Team

Check in voters for business meetings, distribute and collect voting devices, verify and count voters. Working laptop required.

Youth Program

Work at the registration desk, supervising fun activities, being a helpful hand and watchful eye on our outing, and ministering to youth through prayer and friendship.

Loading/Unloading Equipment

Unloading convention equipment and supplies Saturday night and Sunday before convention. Packing up and loading equipment again on Saturday night after convention.

Medical Team

Assist and coordinate with the Salt Palace Convention Center paramedic to provide first aid.

Photographer

Take photos of workshops, worship services, programs, and more. Volunteers must provide their own equipment.

Local Attractions

The Crossroads of the West

Salt Lake City, Utah

There are many sites to see in the Salt Lake City area. Following are some highlights. Check out visitsaltlake.com for more information.

FamilySearch Library

Genealogy Center

FamilySearch Library

Visit the FamilySearch Library to put together your family tree or for assistance in genealogy research. Create a free account before your visit or request assistance on site. Admission is free (donations are accepted). The FamilySearch Library is a short walk from the convention hotels.

Days Hours
Monday, Friday, Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Special Collection (second floor) Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Great Salt Lake

Natural Wonder

Great Salt Lake

The Great Salt Lake is the largest lake west of the Mississippi River and the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.

  • Check out the wildlife, dip your toes in the Salt Lake, and do more at Antelope Island State Park . Open 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Entrance fees apply. To reach the island, drive north on I-15 to Exit 332 in Layton. Follow the signs west to the causeway. Note: Rideshare operators do not pick up from the park.
  • Great Salt Lake Park , on the south side of the Great Salt Lake, is accessible via Exit 104 on I-80. Entrance fees apply. Visitor Center open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Park City

An Olympic City

Park City

If you want to go up into the mountains around Salt Lake City, consider visiting Park City (about 40 minutes from Salt Lake City). Tour the Utah Olympic Park (built for the 2002 Olympics), take a breathtaking hike on 400+ miles of paved and natural surface trails, or dine and shop on historic Main Street.

Arches

Various Destinations

National and State Parks

If you are driving to convention, consider stopping at one or more of the National and State Parks in Utah!



Thanksgiving Point

Educational and Recreational

Thanksgiving Point

Thanksgiving Point is located in Lehi, Utah, about 30 minutes from the convention hotels. There are six venues in two locations. Purchase a ticket for one venue or all venues on the Thanksgiving Point website or purchase one of the Visit Salt Lake passes (does not include all six venues). Open Monday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ashton Gardens

Ashton Gardens

Fifty acres of gardens, lawns, and the largest manmade waterfall in America. Don’t miss the 2.5-acre Light of the World Garden featuring life-size sculptures of scenes from Jesus’ life.

Butterfly Biosphere

Butterfly Biosphere

Walk through the insectarium and conservatory to see thousands of butterflies and dozens of insects from around the world.

Curiosity Farms

Curiosity Farms

Experience a real working farm that showcases the latest developments in agriculture. (Closes at 6:00 p.m.)

Museum of Ancient Life

Museum of Ancient Life

Features one of the largest collections of mounted dinosaurs in the world.

Museum of Natural Curiosity

Museum of Natural Curiosity

A fantastic children’s museum with hands-on exhibits for exploring the world around you.

The Carousel

The Carousel

Take a nostalgic ride on thirty hand-painted horses. (Opens at 10:00 a.m.)

Attractions Passes

Visit Salt Lake sells discounted passes for multiple attractions. The passes are delivered to your smartphone via email or text. Click on the links in the chart below for more information.

Salt Lake Connect Pass

Salt Lake Family Faves Pass

Salt Lake Specialties Pass

Good for one admission to each attraction during timeframe purchased (pass activated on initial use for 1 day and 2 days, or at time of purchase for 365 days)

Includes admission for up to 3 attractions; must use within 120 days of purchase

Includes admission for up to 3 attractions; must use within 120 days of purchase

1-day, 2-day, 365-day passes

Expires 9 days after first use

Expires 9 days after first use

$44.99 - $99.99

$49.99 - $64.99

$69.99 - $79.99

Attractions Pass Table

Attractions Pass Comparison

Attraction Salt Lake Connect Pass Salt Lake Family Faves Pass Salt Lake Specialties Pass
Aerial Tram at Snowbird
Clark Planetarium - Dome Theater
Clark Planetarium - IMAX® Theatre
Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
Dreamscapes
Natural History Museum of Utah at the Rio Tinto Center
Red Butte Garden - Utah's Botanical Garden
Thanksgiving Point - Ashton Gardens
Utah's Hogle Zoo

Plenty to Do and See

Check out Visit Salt Lake for a comprehensive list of attractions, passes, and activities.