September 10-12 at Embassy Suites. 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin Ohio
22 miles from the Columbus Airport
All are welcome!
The following is a work in progress, but we know you're trying to plan, so here is a basic layout for the convention. This is subject to change.
Wednesday Night: Welcome! Networking reception 8-9pm.
Thursday: 9-2pm Tour Columbus with a special treat waiting for you in German Village.
3pm-5:30pm-Topic talks.
Thursday eve: The Columbus chapter is taking all of us to the Columbus Zoo for a fun reception and networking.
Friday: 9am start with meetings and discussions and a nice lunch in-between until 5pm, followed by entertainment, awesome raffle and delicious dinner.
Saturday: 9am Business Meeting. We all wrap up our talks and presentations by 4pm.
5pm-Mass with the Most Reverend Earl K. Fernandes, Bishop of Columbus.
Followed by a sit-down dinner and presentation of the Mary Virginia Merrick award.
Hear from Goal Setting Guru Patrick Donadio on how we can make a plan and achieve. Talks on Best Practices - Navigating Challenges with Grace - Meet the Rep from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - Networking-Networking-Networking - Membership Brainstorming - Programs Spotlight - Layette Land - Canonization Update - Grant Ideas for your Chapter- You Can Shoot Reels - Find out how Christ Child is connecting more with Foster Care - Tour Columbus - Enjoy a special night at the Columbus Zoo, sponsored by the Columbus Chapter - Awesome Raffle - Luxury Bingo - Win an Apple Laptop - So much more!
2 Steps: Book your Hotel and Fill out your Convention Registration
Click here to get the special hotel rate
Group Name: NCCS Convention 2026
Group Code: 95V
Central Reservations Number: 800.220.9219
Hotel Registration Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026 (block rate not guaranteed)
Embassy Suites Columbus/Dublin 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017
Direct: 614-602-0114
Questions? Contact NCCS Executive Director Moira Lynch.
MLynch@nationalchristchild.org 301-881-2490
