Name: Welcome & Devotion
Start: 2026-06-13T08:30:00-0400
End: 2026-06-13T09:00:00-0400

Welcome, Democracy Scholars! We are delighted to invite you to American Independence and Identity at 250: Examining Democracy in the United States and Globally. This conference will be hosted at Gordon College on Thursday, June 11-Saturday, June 13, with events in Ken Olsen Science Center, Chase Hall, and Lane Student Center. Join for an optional tour of revolutionary sites in Boston, MA on Sunday, June 14.

Check out the schedule below and get excited for a phenomenal lineup of panel discussions, keynote addresses, and more!

Welcome & Devotion

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT

Chairs' Room (Ken Olsen Science Center)

Join us for a brief welcome and devotion to begin the day!

Speakers

Dan Challapalli

Pastor, First Congregational Church of Essex

Pastor of the First Congregational Church of Essex, on the North Shore of Boston. Husband to Kristen, and father to three girls, Dan loves all things culture, food, and the outdoors. He’s also a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Seminary.

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Chairs' Room (Ken Olsen Science Center)

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