The 76th Annual Conference of the International Council of Community Churches will be held 
 

“OUR FUTURE: Rediscovering the Values of Jesus”

 

Monday July 20* – Thursday July 23, 2026



 
2026 Annual Conference Planning Committee:  RC Fleeman, Bruce Merton, Amanda Alvarado, Seretha Renee Pearsall, Linda Abington, Gail Fleeman, Sharyon Cosey, Ryan Irmer, Kenneth Nelson and Saundra Nelson.
 
 As information is available, we will post it on our website and on social media.  Mark your calendars NOW!
 
* Actual conference dates are Tuesday July 21-Thursday July 23.  However, you will need to arrive Monday July 20, 2026 in order to participate by 8:00am ET on Tuesday.
 

 ICCC Charter Bus Day Tour of Washington DC

 

ON the second day of our conference, the planning committee has committed the entire afternoon for touring. You may tour on your own BUT you may prefer to be picked up at the hotel and take a tour by bus.

The planning team is surveying your interest in a charter bus touring option on Wednesday, July 22, from noon to 7PM. The bus that will pick you up at the hotel and return you to the hotel. Several blocks away, Metro-rail is available. It is cheaper but will involve a good bit of walking.
 
This bus tour will be at your own expense.
Here is the plan:
The first stop will be the African American History and Culture Museum. Admission is free. For those who wish to visit the museum, the bus will drop you off for a 90-minute visit.

 

Those who do not wish to visit the museum, may stay on the bus and it will take you on a riding “pass by” tour around Embassy Row, upscale areas in Northwest Washington, the Kennedy Center, the Tidal Basin, Arlington Cemetery, etc. This part of the ride may change if there are sites requested on the bus route within the Washington, DC area… as time permits.

After picking up the Museum group, by 3:00P.M., the bus will drive past the following memorials and offer 10- 15 minute stops for quick camera shots: at as many as possible of  the following monuments until 5:30PM: The Capitol, the Whitehouse, the Dr. Martin King Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial  and the National Mall – including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the  World War II Memorial – until 5:30PM
 
The bus will proceed to the Fashion Centre Eatery at Pentagon City Mall Eatery for passengers to pick up a carry out/ dinner. The bus will leave the Eatery at 6:30 PM and return the passengers to the hotel by 7:00 PM.
 
We will charter a bus depending on the number of delegates who are interested. Please note that this will be at your expense and must be paid in advance. s on conferees’ interest. Depending on the number who respond by May 1st, we will determine the bus size we may need.   
 
We can reserve a bus that seats 27, 44 or 54, but you need to let us know quickly. We will then reach out for payment, which must be made by May 1, 2026.
 
Depending on the number of signups (with Name and credit card information) we have by May 1st, 2026, we will contract for the size bus service needed.

 

Here are the prices we have been quoted.

A 27-person bus based on 25 signups = $60.00
A 44-person bus based up 40 signups= $40.00
A 54-person bus with restroom onboard based on 50 signups = $35.00 Tour

 

Participants will be asked to tip the driver.

Touring is self-guided. To the extent available, we will gather and distribute brochures of memorials to be handed to riders for the tour.
Please note that some adjustments to the touring schedule may be necessary.
 
To register for the bus tour:
By check or money order, mail payment to:
PO Box 50195
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Please note in the memo of the check “bus tour”. 
 
By credit card:
Click here to process your credit card payment. Please note “for bus tour”. 
 
By phone:
Please call the office at 815-464-5690 to process your payment. 
 
If you have any questions, please send an email to peacechurchnow@gmail.com.
2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
One of our featured speakers and workshop presenters will be Pastor Bruce Jones, Pastor(LEFT) and Co-Creator of Imagine Church in Charlotte, NC. He has extensive experience in congregational development, been a church growth consultant for many years and has served on the boards for United Methodist Campus Ministry and the International Council of Community Churches. 

 

 

Another workshop, presented by Rev Daniel Coffey(RIGHT), will be…

Back to the Center: Rediscovering the Values of Jesus in the ICCC

Who we have been • who we are • who we are becoming

MEET TOMIKA  OSANYINGBEMI, 
LEADER OF CHILDRENS and YOUTH PROGRAMMING AT OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
 
Tamika M. Osanyingbemi is a devoted woman of God and an experienced childcare professional with over 18 years of service in early childhood education. She is passionate about creating safe, nurturing, and impactful environments where children can grow, learn, and thrive. Known for her patience, compassion, and strong leadership, Tamika has dedicated her life to pouring into the next generation both academically and spiritually.
 

From a young age, Tamika has had a deep love for children and a heart for ministry. She has been attending ICCC conferences since the age of 11, experiences that helped shape her faith, character, and calling. Now, years later, she stands in a full-circle moment, honored to help create those same life-changing experiences for today’s youth, including her own 3 children. Her mission is to ensure that every child she encounters feels seen, loved, and empowered to walk in their purpose.

Tamika’s life and work are grounded in her unwavering love for the Lord. She strives to reflect God’s love in everything she does, believing that caring for children is not just a profession, but a calling. Her favorite scripture, “O taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him” (Psalm 34:8), is a guiding reminder of God’s faithfulness and goodness in her life.

With a servant’s heart and a passion for youth development, Tamika continues to impact lives, build strong foundations, and inspire the next generation to grow in both faith and purpose.

 TWO SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

FOR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS 

Completed 6th grade thru entering 12th grade.

Scholarships will cover the cost of conference registration.

To qualify, applicants should submit a letter of endorsement from their pastor and write a one-page statement to the Planning Committee, to tell us why you want to attend the 2026 Conference. It is the expectation of the sponsor that the two young people chosen will attend all conference sessions appropriate for this age group.

The endorsement letter and the one-page statement may be sent by email to rcurtis656@icloud.com.

THERE WILL BE A BOOK DISCUSSION SESSION

AT CONFERENCE

 

IF THE CHURCH WERE CHRISTIAN:

Rediscovering the values of Jesus

by Philip Gulley

This book asks the daring question, “What if Christians actually began to take their Christ seriously? The answer could change the world.”

All delegates are encouraged to obtain the book and read in advance of the conference.

It is available on Amazon and through other book suppliers.

What to Expect at the 2026 Annual Conference
 
If you have attended the ICCC Annual Conference in the past, you will find this year’s conference, like the 2025 Annual Conference, quite different. Because of large financial deficits caused by guaranteed hotel contracts and declining attendance, a more financially responsible and stable conference is being planned.
 
Length
The conference begins at 8:00 AM on the morning of Tuesday, July 21 but we encourage delegates to arrive on the afternoon or evening of Monday, July 20.  Registration will be open in the hotel lobby Monday evening.  The conference will end following worship on the evening of Thursday, July 23.
 
Location and Hotel
The ICCC Annual Conference will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in beautiful Crystal City, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202.  It is just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC.
 
In 2025, the  International Council of Community Churches (ICCC) celebrated its 75th Anniversary. The first meeting of the two groups that formed the ICCC was called a Merging Convention. It was held August 15-20, 1950 at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL.  
 
This booklet is a brief look back at that convention: 75th Anniversary Commemorative Booklet