Among Update: We regret to inform you that we will not be accepting applications from new congregations to the Among program for the Fall of 2024. Our current Among congregations will continue for their second (or more) year of the program. Additional updates will appear in this space when they are available. Please contact us at belovedconversations@meadville.edu with any questions or concerns.


2024 – 2026 Program Application and Start Timeline

  • March 1, 2024: Congregational Application Open
  • May 31, 2024: Congregational Application Closes
  • June 14, 2024: Congregations are Notified of Program Acceptance
  • June 30, 2024: Signed Contract and Program Deposit Due (Non-Refundable) $500
  • August 31, 2024: Payment Deadline for Remaining Balance or Next Payment
  • September 13, 2024: Congregations Matched with a Coach
  • October 1, 2024: Start of Among Program 
  • Mid-October, 2024: Among Retreat for all congregations (exact dates TBA)

Program Timeline

  • Year One: October 2024 – May 2025
  • Summer Break: June 2025 – August 2025
  • Year Two: September 2025 – May 2026
  • Summer Break: June 2026 – August 2026
  • (Optional) Year Three+: September 2026 – May 2027+