When is the Being Church Conference?
June 5-11, 2016
What is the schedule?
June 5-8, 2016: The Rev. Dr. Eric H.F. Law of the Kaliedoscope Institute offers Gracious Leadership I Training and Professional Certificate
June 9, 2016: Opportunity to earn a certificate from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in youth ministry or cyber ethics.
June 10-11, 2016: Rachel Held Evans and Nadia Bolz Weber reflect on the current and future nature of the church and Christianity together in one location.
Can I register for just one day or one part of the week?
Yes, go to the Register Now page and register for whatever part of the event suits your schedule.
Can teens attend?
Sure thing! But, all persons younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult (parent, church leader, etc.).
What is the travel information?
Conference Location
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 616 N. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206, 412-362-5610
Taxi/Car Service from Pittsburgh International Airport, Greyhound Bus Station, or Amtrak Station
Call Regency Transportation (412-321-6800) or Yellow Cab Pittsburgh (412-321-8100).
You can also use the “Uber” app on your phone to call a car via Uber Pittsburgh.
Rental Cars are available at the Pittsburgh International Airport.
Directions to the Seminary are available at www.pts.edu/directions.
Lodging
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, or 412-362-5610. There are a number of options on campus on a first come, first serve basis including residence hall hotel rooms, studio apartment residence hall rooms, and apartments. We can accommodate many different arrangements of guests in one room or apartment.
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh East Liberty (0.4 miles to PTS) 123 N. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 | 412-665-0555
Spring Hill Suites Pittsburgh Bakery Square (1.0 mile) Make arrangements with the hotel for the shuttle service. 134 Bakery Square Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 | 412-362-8600
Courtyard Pittsburgh Shadyside (1.3 miles) Make arrangements with the hotel for the shuttle service. 5308 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224 | 412-683-3113
Hyatt House Hotel Pittsburgh (1.3 miles) Make arrangements with the hotel for the shuttle service. 5335 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 | 412-621-9900
Shadyside Inn Pittsburgh (1.7 miles) Make arrangements with the hotel for the shuttle service. 5405 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 | 412-441-4444
Dining
Within a 15 minute walk of Pittsburgh Seminary
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (0 Miles) Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available for purchase in the Seminary’s Kadel Dining Hall. Some meals must be pre-ordered with registration. They are clearly indicated in the registration materials.
Tazza D’Oro Café and Espresso Bar (0.5 miles) 1125 N Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Smiling Banana Leaf (0.6 miles) 5901 Bryant St. Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Teppanyaki Kyoto Restaurant (0.7 miles) 5808 Bryant St. Pittsburgh, PA 15206
E2 (0.6 miles) 5904 Bryant St. Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Food Glorious Food (0.6 miles) 5906 Bryant St. Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Vento’s Pizza (0.2 miles) 420 N. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Union Pig and Chicken (0.3 miles) 220 N Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Capri Pizzeria and Bar (0.4 miles) 6001 Penn Ave. East, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Everyday’s A Sundae and Café (0.6 miles) 6014 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Is childcare available?
Yes. There is childcare available for ages 1 and up. Childcare will only be offered during scheduled lectures and small group meetings. All children are welcome in worship services. There will be a play area/cry room available as well for children under the age of 1. All children must be registered by June 1 by contacting us at or 412-924-1443. Childcare will cost $25/day/child or $50/day/family. Only cash and checks will be accepted; an ATM is available on campus.