Walking Together: Sharing the Work and Ideas That Call to Us
A multi-faith, multidisciplinary conference for scholars, activists and practitioners
May 26 – 28, 2026
Vancouver School of Theology
Online & In-Person
Scholars, activists, and practitioners across religious traditions are called to their work by a bundle of needs and ideas that we hold in common. Our own spiritually-engaged vocations, questions, and interests often overlap with those of our colleagues and counterparts, friends and neighbours working in other traditions or professions. This year’s Inter-Religious Conference at VST is an opportunity to connect around those shared interests. Join us to share research, experiences, and insights in a multi-faith, multidisciplinary forum of people ready to build community and walk together on our common vocational paths.
What religious/spiritual work, practice, or concept motivates you to pursue your calling? How does your spirituality inform or shape what you do? What developments, challenges, or breakthroughs should others be watching in your field? How can inter-religious dialogue and partnership impact your work?
Keynote Lecture
From Conflict to Connection: Spiritual Connection in Stressful Times
Dr. Rabbi Laura-Duhan Kaplan, Dean of the ALEPH Ordination Program at the Jewish Renewal Seminary and former Director of Inter-Religious Studies at the Vancouver School of Theology
Tuesday May 26, 7–8:30pm | Epiphany Chapel or via Zoom.
Free and open to the public.
Conference Highlights
The conference features two full days of presentations and inter-religious dialogue!
Presenter biographies and presentation abstracts will be coming soon.
A Zoom link will be provided for online participants.
- $200 general/$100 students.
- Financial aid available. Contact ccollins@vst.edu for details.
Questions?
Contact Conference Director Dr. Casey Collins ccollins@vst.edu or Conference Administrator Dr. Nicola Hayward, nhayward@vst.edu.
Accommodations
VST does not have on-campus housing. However, there are a myriad of options available for conference-attendees looking for short-term accommodations either on or off campus. Here are just a few of the resources available:
- Carey Hall – 2 blocks away from VST
- Triumf House – On UBC campus
- UBC Conferences Accommodations – A variety of options and prices
- UBC Suites – Various locations on campus
- UBC Commuter Student Hostel – Designed for weekday commuters
- UV Rent Line – UBC’s off-campus housing
- Airbnb