Politics and Religion: The Impact of Governance and Government on the Restoration Movements from 1830 to the Present


Harry S. Truman Library & Museum*

*Please note, there is a contingency plan in place in the event the library is unavailable.

Call for Papers due 4.6.25

Featured Speakers

This year’s Richard P. Howard Lecture will be given by award-winning scholar Dr. Gregory A. Prince. Our keynote speaker will be given by incoming Community of Christ prophet/president Dr. Stassi D. Cramm. Learn more about our featured speakers.

Draft Agenda 


Conference Registration Fees – Registration Opening Soon
*****There will be NO onsite registration, advance registration is required.

Conference registration fee includes Richard P. Howard Lecture, Thursday Night Reception, Friday Night Lecture & Reception, Friday Awards Luncheon, breakout sessions and Sunday Hymn Fest.

*****There is NO Exhibitor Registration Option

Due to the venue’s policy of no exchange of money on the property, we will not there will be not offer exhibits.  If you are interested, check out other advertising opportunities.

Until September 1   September 1 and after
JWHA Member or Non-member Spouse $150
Non-Member $200
Students $85
  JWHA Member or Non-member Spouse $200
Non-Member $250
Students $85

Single Day Registration Fees
Thursday, September 18

Includes Richard P. Howard Lecture & Reception

Until September 1   September 1 and after
JWHA Member or Non-member Spouse $75
Non-Member $125
  JWHA Member or Non-member Spouse $125
Non-Member $150

Friday, September 19

Includes Breakout sessions, Awards Banquet, evening Keynote & Reception

Until September 1   September 1 and after
JWHA Member or Non-member Spouse $125
Non-Member $175
  JWHA Member or Non-member Spouse $150
Non-Member $200

Saturday, September 20

Includes breakout sessions. 

Until September 1   September 1 and after
JWHA Member or Non-member Spouse $75
Non-Member $125
  JWHA Member or Non-member Spouse $100
Non-Member $150

Optional Agenda Items Registration Fees

Until September 1   September 1 and after
Saturday Bus Tour $70 – includes box lunch.
Saturday Night Presidential Banquet $50
  Saturday Bus Tour $95 – includes box lunch.
Saturday Night Presidential Banquet $75

 


How is your registration dollar allocated?

2025 Dollar Allocation


Saturday Afternoon Bus Tours
Noon – 5:30 PM

WWI Museum, Independence, Missouri

Brown vs Board of Education, Topeka, Kansas


Sunday Hymn Fest

The Hymn Fest will take place at the Community of Christ Temple, Independence, Missouri.

Community of Christ Independence Temple



Conference Guest Rooms

There is no conference room block.  For guest room options, visit Where to Stay | City of Independence, MO


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