2012 SPIRITUAL LIVING CONVENTION
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does my conference registration include?
Full-Conference Registrations include access to all general sessions, workshops, business meetings (if you are a delegate), conference spaces such as the Prayer, Treatment, and Bodywork Rooms, the Opening Night Mardi Gras Party and Thursday Evening Banquet. Click here to register now.
- Where should I stay while in New Orleans?
Stay with us during the convention for $179 per night at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. This rate is available three days prior to the convention. If you are interested in staying for Mardi Gras, the weekend after the convention, we have negotiated a discount of 20% off the posted room rate (which works out to be $311 per night) with a two-night minimum stay. Space is limited on these days due to busy season in the city. Click here to book your accommodations at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.
- What meals are included in my registration? Are there nearby restaurants within walking distance to the convention?
If you purchase a full-conference registration you will be able to attend the Opening Night Mardi Gras Party and the Thursday Evening Closing Banquet. Because the hotel is located next to the French Quarter, there are also many restaurants located just steps from the convention for meal breaks throughout the week. For some suggestions on nearby restaurants, click here.
- What airport should I fly into?
The closest airport to the 2012 Spiritual Living Convention is the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Please click here to view all airlines that serve the airport.
- I am unable to attend the 2012 Spiritual Living Convention for the full week. Can I register for individual days?
Day registrations will be offered after January 15, 2012 based on space availability.
- If I am not a member of a United Centers for Spiritual Living or International Centers for Spiritual Living center, can I still attend the 2012 Spiritual Living Convention?
Yes! The 2012 Spiritual Living Convention is for anyone looking to grow spiritually in their personal lives. You will have the same access to sessions as center members with the exception of any Delegates Only meetings.
- What type of programming is available for non-delegates and those who are not members of centers?
The convention has been set up with a schedule that has programming for everyone. Throughout the week, workshops will be offered all day focusing on Spiritual Growth and Unfoldment, Center Growth and Financial Well-Being, and Taking the Teaching to the World, along with general sessions on Monday, Tuesday, a keynote address from Iyanla Vanzant on Wednesday, and the closing general session & banquet on Thursday evening. Conference registrations also gives you access to the Prayer, Treatment, and Bodywork Rooms, and Daily Guided Morning Meditations and Afternoon Yoga.
- What is a delegate?
A delegate is an official representative of their church/center/spiritual community who is authorized to vote on the official business of either ICSL or UCSL. Delegates must be registered by their church/center/spiritual community in advance according to the requirements of ICSL and/or UCSL.
- Will I have time to explore New Orleans while attending the 2012 Spiritual Living Convention?
Yes, there are scheduled breaks throughout each day, as well as Wednesday afternoon. We have set up the schedule to allow you to experience the wonderful cuisine of New Orleans within walking distance of the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.
- Are there opportunities for YOUTH to get involved at the 2012 Spiritual Living Convention?
Yes, there are many opportunities for and by Youth. For more information, contact Michelle Lang, RScP at mlang@religiousscience.org.