Special to United Methodist Insight | Feb. 11, 2026
At the 2026 WSCF-US National Student Conference, we are embracing Isaiah 2:3-4 and Micah 4:3-4 as our guides to "Study War No More." Inspired by the long tradition of Christian peacemakers, following the way of Jesus, we align ourselves with students and young people across the U.S. and the world courageously resisting violent injustices and the systems which produce them.
This year's WSCF-US National Student Conference will take place April 9-12, 2026 at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA. Cost is $100 for students and young adults. Register here: https://forms.gle/q32oMpyHvMjAJMDMA. Deadline to register is March 10, 2026
Throughout the conference, students will be encouraged to take up the Biblical charge to learn war no more in fellowship with young Christians from around the US and the world. Conversation facilitated through panels, action-oriented workshops, worship, and small groups will aim to deepen commitments to active resistance against violence, fear, and oppression. Students will leave more deeply rooted in their faith and ready to live prophetically to transform our churches and our world.
The World Student Christian Federation is a network of nearly 100 student movements around the world. In the US, we are organizing a movement of Christian students who are committed to living out their faith in this pivotal moment, being radically inclusive, globally engaged, and grounded in prophetic Biblical and theological traditions.
Registration cost (includes meals) Students & non-student young adults: $100 Campus ministers, chaplains, higher education or denominational staff, WSCF friends & alumni: $250 + housing Note on housing: Housing will be provided at no additional cost for students and non-student young adults traveling from outside of the Atlanta area. WSCF-US is exploring housing options for campus ministers, chaplains, higher ed & denominational staff, WSCF friends & alumni and will provide more information as it is available.
WSCF-US is committed to making conferences affordable and accessible to students. Please note that for students and non-student young adults, the cost of registration is inclusive of lodging and meals.
The Rev. Harley Mathews is pastor of First United Methodist Church in Victoria, Texas (Rio Texas Conference).