Frequently Asked Questions

Registration Options
We’d love for you to join us in person! On-site Registration is $210 per person (plus processing fees). Please note that housing and meals are not included in this cost, giving you the flexibility to plan the rest of your stay your way.

Can’t make it to St. Simons? No problem! Our Virtual Registration is $65 (plus processing fee) per person. Whether you’re joining us in person or online, we’re excited to have you be part of Southern Lights!

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Whether you're joining us in person or virtually, you'll have on-demand access to the conference's general sessions from February 1 through April 30, 2027. This means you can watch, revisit, and enjoy your favorite sessions whenever it’s convenient for you!

We’d love to have members from your congregation or school join us! If you're bringing a group of 10 or more, we’re happy to offer a special rate. Just reach out to us at info@southernlightsconference.com for more details – we’re here to help!

Yes! Here is the information and process to apply for a Southern Lights Scholarship

Purpose

Southern Lights is committed to building a conference community that reflects the breadth, diversity, and future of progressive Christianity. We believe that meaningful conversations about faith, justice, compassion, and courage should be accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances.

To help make participation possible for those who might otherwise be unable to attend, Southern Lights offers a limited number of registration scholarships. These scholarships are intended to remove financial barriers while also helping us welcome younger adults, people of color, and others whose voices and experiences enrich our shared learning and community.

Scholarship Categories

Emerging Voices Scholarships
For young adults ages 18–35 who are beginning to shape their vocations, ministries, and communities, and who would benefit from financial assistance in order to attend.

Beloved Community Scholarships
For people of color whose financial circumstances would otherwise make participation difficult.

Access Scholarships
For adults experiencing financial hardship that would prevent them from attending without assistance.

What the Scholarship Covers

A Southern Lights Scholarship provides a full waiver of the conference registration fee.

Scholarships do not cover lodging, meals, transportation, or other expenses associated with attending the conference. Applicants should carefully consider these additional costs before applying.

Application Instructions

Please complete all required sections of the application. The Scholarship Committee reviews applications using several factors, including:

• Demonstrated financial need

• Thoughtful engagement with the mission and themes of Southern Lights

• The potential impact participation may have on the applicant and their community

• Our commitment to fostering a diverse, vibrant, and intergenerational gathering

Scholarship applications will be accepted through December 15, 2026. All applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions by December 31, 2026.

Scholarship Application form here ⟶

Need to Change Your Plans?
We understand that life happens! While we’re not able to offer refunds, you won’t miss out—if you register for the live event but can’t attend, you’ll still receive full access to all main sessions through our On-Demand streaming from February 1 to April 30, 2027.

Prefer to join us in person another time? We’re happy to transfer your registration to our 2028 event instead. Just let us know what works best for you!

Please Note: No ticket changes or transfers are allowed after December 15th.