Arrival
Departure
Sept. 28, 2026
(Conference begins at 6:00 pm, with Dinner)
Oct 1, 2026
(Conference adjourns at 12:00pm)
Can't make it to Kanuga?
Consider attending Nuevo Amanecer at Camp Allen
Nov. 9-12 in Navasota, Texas
Conference Venue and Lodging
The registration fee covers lodging, meals, and all program sessions.
Single Occupancy - $590
Double Occupancy - $440
A separate registration must be made for each person attending.
If you are traveling with a child, please register the child separately.
Travel and Transportation
The airport closest to Kanuga is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL).
Schedule your ground transportation via Uber, Lyft, or taxi.
Agenda at a Glance
Here's an overview of what's happening at the event!
Monday, Sept. 28th, 2026
- 2:00pm-5:00pm, Registration
- 5:30pm-6:45pm, Dinner
- Opening Eucharist 7pmPreacher: The Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple, bishop assisting for the Diocese of the Great Lakes and bishop suffragan, Diocese of North Carolina, ResignedCelebrant: The Rev. Ricardo Santiago Medina, Priest in Charge - La Iglesia Virgen de Guadalupe and Grace/La Gracia, Diocese of New York
Tuesday, Sept. 29th, 2026
- 7:15am, Morning Prayer
- 7:30am-8:30am, Breakfast
- 8:45am-9:15am, WelcomeKarla Zuleika Sikaffy duPlantier, Interim Latina Missioner for The Episcopal Church
- 9:30am-10:45am, Cultivating Leadership through God’s Provision: Tools for Effective Ministry Leadershipo Kenianne Rivera Rivera - Leadership Development, The Episcopal Churcho Rob Garris - Executive Director, Trinity Leadership Fellows & Managing Director, Leadership Development, Trinity Church New York City o Rev. Yoimel Gonzalez Hernandez, Rector - St. Stephen and the Incarnation/San Esteban y La Encarnacion - Diocese of Washington
- 11:00am-12:00pm, Practical Latino Ministries Tools: Equipping for the Future - The Transformative Impact of Latino Ministrieso Veronica Godinez, Ministry Coordinator Christ Church Cathedral, Diocese of Indianapoliso Rev. Cn. Susana Santibanez, Canon for Hispanic/Latino Ministries - Diocese of Arizona
- 12pm, Lunch
- 1:30pm-2:30pm, Keynote Speakero The Rt Rev. Craig Loya, bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota
- 2:45pm-3:45pm, Digital Evangelism: Bilingual Digital Evangelism Strategieso The Rev. Luis Hernandez Rivas, Diocese of New York
- 4:00pm-5:15pm, Revitalizing and Emerging Congregations of Latino Ministrieso Sandy Milien, Canon for Social Justice, Advocacy, and Latino Church Planter Diocese of the Susquehanna (formerly Diocese of Bethlehem and Central PA) o The Rev. Marivel Milien, Associate Rector for Spanish and Family Ministries – St. George’s, Diocese of S.C.o The Rev. Canon Víctor Conrado, Director for Congregational Development, Diocese of New York
- 5:30pm-6:45pm, Dinner7:00pm-8:15pm. Liturgy8:20pm, Followship time
Wednesday, Sept. 30th, 2026
- 7:15am, Morning prayer (optional)
- 7:30am-8:30am, Breakfast
- 8:45am - 9:45am, Prayer Stations Outdoors
- 9:50am - 10:50am, Deepening Our Christian Spirituality: Knowing, Deepening, and Growing in Our Vocationso The Rev. Vidal Rivas, Rector St. Matthew’s/San Mateo - Diocese of Maryland
- 11:00am-12:00pm, Keynote Speaker• Julia Ayala Harris, president of The Episcopal Church House of Deputies12:00pm, Lunch
- 1:30pm-2:30pm, Beloved Creation: Gender Justice in God’s Imageo Rev. Yoimel Gonzalez Hernandez, Rector - St. Stephen and the Incarnation/San Esteban y La Encarnacion - Diocese of Washington
- 2:45pm-3:45pm, Incarnate Salvation: Holistic Wellness & Self Care Practiceso Dra. Iris E. Esteban Nadal, Diocese of Dominican Republic
- 4:00pm-5:15pm, Radical Hospitality: Immigration Advocacyo Claudia Carrete, Episcopal Migration Ministries – The Episcopal Churcho Cyara Carabarin C., Manager Casa Maria, St. Nicholas - Diocese of Minnesota, o Rev. Canon David Chavez, Lead for Global Episcopal Partnerships – The Episcopal Church
- 5:30pm, Dinner
- 6:45pm-9:30pm, Fiesta Latina & Cultural Celebration
Thursday, Oct. 1st, 2026
- Departure Day
- 7:30am-8:30am, Breakfast
- 9:15am, Checkout
- 10:00am-10:30am, Morning Devotional
- 11:00am, Latino Ministries Networking
- 11:30am, Lunch
- 12pm. Conference Adjourns

