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There are lots of great events on our calendar for church communicators and creative types coming up this summer and fall. The best part is that alongside three events the Center for Church Communication (CFCC) has three meetups coming up. CFCC Meetups are a wonderful opportunity to get to know the CFCC team and connect with other church communicators. The meetups are held at various conferences and events that you’re probably already attending.The meetups are marked below but if you want to find out more about future meetups join the CFCC Meetup group on Meetup.com.

June 29 – Creative Collective Meet Up, Chicago
“Our goal is simple: to connect inspiration with collaboration. Hear from amazing creative leaders, connect with local creative contributors in your area, and be back to work by 11 a.m. … if you so desire.”

July 15 – Detroit Area Creatives Meetup & Lunch, Hamtramck, Mich.

“The Story  team will be hosting a free lunch for creatives from the greater Detroit area. You’re invited to join us for this casual social mixer. Come connect with other creatives and learn more about some of Story’s upcoming projects”

July 16 – Creative Collective Meet Up, Austin, Texas
“Our goal is simple: to connect inspiration with collaboration. Hear from amazing creative leaders, connect with local creative contributors in your area, and be back to work by 11 a.m. … if you so desire.”

July 18-20 – Social Phonics Summer Camp, Minneapolis
“Social Phonics Summer Camp is about you taking your social media abilities to the next level.  And stay for an extra half-day to learn about optimizing your social media use from the iPhone or Droid.”

July 27-29 – Echo Conference, Dallas (CFCC Meetup)
“Echo is a three-day gathering of creative church leaders who are passionate about digital media and the gospel. Together, we’ll explore topics such as visual storytelling, event programming, social media, online community, graphic and motion design, and more.”

Aug. 24 – Creative Collective Meet Up, Berkeley, Calif.
“Our goal is simple: to connect inspiration with collaboration. Hear from amazing creative leaders, connect with local creative contributors in your area, and be back to work by 11 a.m. … if you so desire.”

Sept. 15-16 – Story, Chicago (CFCC Meetup)
“Story is a two day conference for the creative class. We invite practitioners from a variety of creative fields to inspire and equip the producer generation. These include artists, filmmakers, musicians, authors and designers, among others.”

Sept. 21-23 – Connected Church Conference, Colorado Springs, Colo.
“Inspiring a generation of connected churches.”

Sept. 26-29 – LifeServe National Conference, Louisville, Ky.
“Developing people. Growing ministry.”

Oct. 5-7 – Catalyst East, Atlanta (CFCC Meetup)
“Catalyst is a powerful gathering of young leaders, a movement of influencers and world changers who love Jesus, see things differently, and feel a burden for our generation. We seek to learn, worship, and create together with a momentous energy passionately pursuing God. We are Catalysts… kingdom ambassadors, change agents, influencers, and cultural architects seeking to change our churches, communities, and cultures for God.”

Nov. 9-11 – WFX Worship Facilities Conference, Dallas
“Experience how churches are making the most of their facilities, staff and volunteers. Challenge how you think about, utilize and manage your church’s resources. Grow in the direction you’re called.”