Rooted in Hope,
Rising in Courage,
Leading with Light
Presentation Movement Inaugural Conference
September 24-26, 2026 (All day Thursday and Friday, half-day Saturday)
To book your hotel room, or for scholarship information, please contact Brooke at operations@presentationmovement.org or 605-929-7502 by September 16.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
LOCATION:
Renaissance Hotel, 5500 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55437
Come join us for an experience of connection and community as the Presentation Movement kicks off it’s inaugural conference. Every day, nonprofit leaders, board members, volunteers, advocates, and community partners work to make a difference in the lives of others. This conference brings together passionate individuals who believe that stronger communities are built through collaboration, innovation, and service. Join us for an inspiring Presentation experience, creating opportunities for connection and challenging us as we transform ideas into meaningful impact. Let’s celebrate together as a community shining our light brightly as we lead with hope and courage.
Day 1, September 24: Rooted in Hope
Registration and breakfast buffet open 7:30 – 8:45 am outside the Northern Lights Ballroom
8:45 am welcome and prayer
Keynote speaker: Judie Chalmers, professional actor from Ireland
Kick off day one with an unforgettable performance by Judie Chalmers as she brings to life Nano Nagle, foundress of the Presentation Sisters, in a captivating one-woman play. Through storytelling, history, and heart, you will be transported to the streets of Cork, Ireland, walking alongside a woman whose courage, faith, and vision transformed countless lives. As Nano’s story unfolds, you will be invited to reflect not only on her legacy but also on the needs of our world today. Be inspired to take up the lantern she carried so faithfully—becoming a beacon of hope, compassion, and service in your own community. This powerful opening experience will challenge, encourage, and ignite your commitment to bringing light where it is needed most.
Breakout sessions:
- Youth in the Presentation Movement: Stories of Courage hosted by Lauryn Sweeny
- Carrying Nano’s Lantern: Discovering the Global IPA hosted by Jessica Dewhurst, Sister Stephanie Still and Judi Buchanan
- Welcoming the stranger: Immigration and a Call to Mercy hosted by Julie Ubinas and Sister Yliana Hernandez
Dinner and social in the evening
Day 2, September 25: Rising in Courage
Breakfast buffet 7:30 – 8:45 outside Northern Lights Ballroom
8:45 am welcome and prayer
Keynote speaker: Tom Allen, spiritual director from St. Paul. Minn.
In a world where the needs of others can feel endless, Tom Allen invites us to discover a path rooted in self-compassion, resilience, and renewal. A trained spiritual director at the Loyola Spirituality Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, Tom will help us explore ways to sustain our passion for service without losing ourselves to burnout. Through reflection and practical wisdom, he will challenge us to recognize that caring for ourselves is not separate from caring for others—it is essential to it. Participants will leave renewed, encouraged, and equipped to continue serving their communities with hope, purpose, and endurance.
https://loyolaspiritualitycenter.org/our-spiritual-directors/tom-allen/
Opportunities for service in the community will be available for a portion of day 2.
Dinner and social in the evening
Day 3: Leading with Light
Breakfast buffet 7:30 – 8:45 am outside Northern Lights Ballroom
8:45 am welcome and prayer
Keynote speaker: Dale McDonald, PBVM from New Windsor, New York
With a lifetime dedicated to education, leadership and service, Sister Dale McDonald, Ph.D., has been a tireless advocate for building communities that inspire meaningful change. Her work has touched countless lives through her involvement with social service organizations and her commitment to justice and collaboration.
As a key architect in the development of the International Presentation Association, Sister Dale recognized the power of connection, understanding that lasting transformation happens when people come together with a shared vision. Drawing from decades of experience, she will share the wisdom, insights, and lessons that have guided her journey and will invite us to think more broadly, lead more courageously, and embrace the possibilities that emerge when we work together for the common good.
The Movement in Motion: where we are and where we are going
What if? Moving forward with intention
Let’s Keep Moving: inspiration to action
Registration is $275
(includes breakfast, lunch & dinner Thursday & Friday
and breakfast & lunch Saturday)
Lodging
A block of rooms has been set aside at Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel, September 23-25, 2026, with a rate of $149/night.
To book your hotel room, or for scholarship information, please contact Brooke at operations@presentationmovement.org or 605-929-7502 by September 16.