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Free time to network, explore the nearby area, visit our exhibitors, or rest. The Avondale Room is available for reservations in 30-minute increments during the 2026 RNA conference's daily break times. Book the room to reserve space for organization meetings, editor meetings, committee get-togethers, and more. RNA will follow up with you to confirm your reservation. To request a reservation, fill out this form.

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Enjoy a brief coffee-and-snack break between panels and take the opportunity to network with your fellow attendees! Freelancers are welcome to join a meet-up in the general session room — look for the tables with the “Freelancer Meetup” table tents.

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Unofficial after-hours outing to Roaring Social Decatur, which is a short walk from the hotel, for karaoke night. Interested attendees can meet in the lobby at 8:00 p.m. to walk over together.

Please note that participants are responsible for all costs for this outing.

Details to come.

Details to come.

Free time to network, explore the nearby area, visit our exhibitors, or rest. The Avondale Room is available for reservations in 30-minute increments during the 2026 RNA conference's daily break times. Book the room to reserve space for organization meetings, editor meetings, committee get-togethers, and more. RNA will follow up with you to confirm your reservation. To request a reservation, fill out this form.

Details to come.

Enjoy a brief coffee-and-snack break between panels and take the opportunity to network with your fellow attendees! Freelancers are welcome to join a meet-up in the general session room — look for the tables with the “Freelancer Meetup” table tents.

This session will release new 5-year findings from a survey of thousands of congregations, showing how congregations have fared in terms of worship attendance, virtual participation, technology use and other key factors. Clergy attitudes and member dynamics will also reveal the shape and vitality of faith communities in a post-pandemic religious landscape. Join project researchers and clergy commentators as we explore the findings and implications. The Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations project is a national study by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research examining how U.S. congregational life has changed since 2020.

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Unofficial outing to watch the Atlanta Braves face off against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park. Interested parties should contact Bobby Ross Jr. at bobby@christianchronicle.org.

Please note that participants are responsible for all costs for this outing, including transportation and tickets. 

Celebrate and network with the 2025-26 RNS/IA Religion Journalism Fellows cohort! There will be a delicious variety of appetizers, an open bar, and thoughtful conversations about the future of religion reporting.

Run by Interfaith America in partnership with Religion News Service, the Fellowship program is in its fifth year. It aims to equip upcoming religion reporters with the tools and resources to cover stories from diverse faith communities. The networking event allows you to share your expertise, wisdom, and insights with our Fellows and learn more about our program and how to get involved.

Details to come.

Details to come.

Free time to network, explore the nearby area, visit our exhibitors, or rest. The Avondale Room is available for reservations in 30-minute increments during the 2026 RNA conference's daily break times. Book the room to reserve space for organization meetings, editor meetings, committee get-togethers, and more. RNA will follow up with you to confirm your reservation. To request a reservation, fill out this form.

The mic is on! Join us for an informal get together with our beloved RNA member musicians, Late Night Provocateurs, and other performers ahead of the evening festivities.

Open to RNA Full Members only.