CONVERGENCE 2025

What a joy to be together again as a tribe in the beautiful Pacific Northwest this year! We will gather as friends on the breathtaking shores of Lake Pend Oreille, surrounded by three majestic mountain ranges. In this idylic setting we get to worship our returning King, break bread together as committed friends, testify of the Lord's goodness and inspire each other for the days ahead!

Our first meeting will be on the evening of Thursday, September 25th and we will wrap up our time together Sunday, September 28th on the land where our Gateways Northwest community is doing life together.

Registration:

Registration is open and will be $75/person with children 5 and under free. Space for shabbat dinner is limited to 200 seats.

If you are planning to join us please register. If you desire to come, but are unsure if it will work out, we would very much love to hear from you. Our team at Gateways Beyond Northwest is happy to help and you are welcome to reach out to Rebekah Neal at rbkh.neal@gmail.com with questions.

Accommodations:

We have secured a discounted rate for a block of rooms at the Cedar Street Hotel in the heart of downtown Sandpoint. The Hotel is located 1.5 blocks from the venue where we will gather and is within easy walking distance of the beach, restaurants, coffee, and a wide array of shops. Space is limited at the hotel so if you want to stay there please book your room as soon as possible. AirBnB options are also available.

The best way to book is through the website https://www.cedarstreethotel.com.

Step 1: Enter date range FIRST (If not staying all days, be sure to only select dates desired)

Step 2: Enter GROUP CODE “b834419”.

Step 3: Click Search and the prearranged group rate will automatically be applied.

Sunday morning will take place in Deer Park Washington about an hour from Sandpoint. If you would like to stay close to the land on Saturday or Sunday night there are many AirBnB options nearby. Please keep in mind the PNW is a busy summer destination so we recommend you book your accommodations as early as possible.

Dining:

There are numerous dining options from small cafes and mom and pop shops to elegant restaurants all in the downtown area. Sandpoint is a vibrant small town with charming neighborhoods and a hopping arts and culture scene.

Our corporate gathering times will primarily take place at The Hive in downtown Sandpoint. On Sunday everyone is invited to join the Gateways Northwest community under the Revival Tent on Goose Chase Lane in Deer Park, Washington about an hours drive away.

CONVERGENCE 2024 Schedule

Thursday

2:00 pm Coffee at Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters

524 Church St. Sandpoint, ID

4:00 pm Check in at Cedar Street Hotel

415 Cedar St. Sandpoint, ID

5:00 pm Registration Opens at The Hive

207 N 1st Ave, Sandpoint, ID

6:00 pm Session #1

9:00-11:00 pm After party at The Hive

Friday

9:00 am Session #2

11:00 am Coffee and Cake

11:30 am Session #3

12:30 pm Lunch Break

2:30 pm Session #4

4:00 pm Break

6:00 pm Erev Shabbat Celebration at The Hive

Saturday

9:00 am Session #5

11:00 am Coffee and Cake

11:30 am Session #6

12:30 pm Lunch Break

2:30 pm Session #7

4:00 pm Head to City Beach

56 Bridge St. Sandpoint, ID

Sunday

10:00 am Bear Creek Tent Gathering

12:00 pm Lunch Break

3:00 pm TBD

5:30 pm GTS Graduation under the tent

6:30 pm Hootenany! Dinner, music, bonfire, and hayride

Sandpoint Local Restaurant Options:

Joel’s

The Bernklau

Second Avenue Pizza

La Catrina

Bluebird Bakery

The Bank

Panhandle Cone & Coffee