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College Summit 2026

October 23-25, 2026
Principia College, Elsah, Illinois
1 Maybeck Place, Elsah, IL 62028

"that they all may be one"
– John 17:21 

For university students, recent graduates, professors, and high school juniors and seniors.

Registration coming soon

Overview of the weekend

Join us Friday evening for dinner and a hymn sing to kick off the weekend and connect with fellow college students.

Saturday is packed with breakout sessions to explore Christian Science alongside your peers:

  • Applying Christian Science in life: Dig into topics like mental health, meaningful relationships, and practicing Christian Science in a medicalized world

  • Applying Christian Science to world issues: From finding peace and unity in a polarized world, to exploring whether inequality is inevitable. 

  • Applying Christian Science in a career: Learn how Christian Science can be applied across fields—from education and the arts to STEM, law, journalism, and beyond. 

  • Church sessions: Explore the many ways that Church provides avenues to live and share Christian Science—from Sunday School and Primary class instruction, to the full-time practice and Christian Science nursing, to engaging with the periodicals, and more.

  • Community time: Meals together, fire pits, pub shakes, and a career fair to close out Saturday evening. 

Sunday will close the weekend with meals, an opportunity to share gratitude, and church and Sunday School. 

Summit registration fees

All registrations include meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch.

Current students:

  • Without lodging: $40

  • With lodging: $100

Adults:

  • Without lodging: $75

  • With lodging: $150

Frequently asked questions

Yes! If you're driving to Principia College and have space in your car, or if you need a ride, you can sign up for carpooling during registration. Hosts are added to a contact list that riders can use to coordinate directly. Additional guidelines are available during registration.

Yes, there will be free shuttle buses from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Principia College. You can sign up for a shuttle bus during registration.

Yes—high school juniors and seniors are welcome. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or chaperone. Chaperones must register themselves individually in order to attend the College Summit 2026 and serve as a chaperone. Additional guidelines for chaperones and lodging are available during registration.