Questions and Answers

Q: Where is the National Presbyterian Church and Center?
A: The National Presbyterian Church and Center is located at 4101 Nebraska Avenue, NW; Washington, D.C. 20016. For a PDF map of the Center and surrounding neighborhood, click here.

Q: What parking is available? Is there a fee?
A: Some free parking is available for free at National Presbyterian Church. Parking also is available on surrounding streets. However, we encourage you to consider car-pooling or using the Metro system, since Washington can have frustrating traffic that can be unpredictable.

Q: Is the Metro (subway) system convenient to the convocation?
A: The National Presbyterian Church and Center is about a 15-minute walk from the rail platform at the Tenleytown-AU Station on the Red Line of the Metro (Washington’s subway system). For information about Metro (including train schedules and transit times, visit: http://www.wmata.com)

Directions from the Tenleytown-AU Station on the Red Line.
Exit to the west side of Wisconsin Avenue.
Turn right down Wisconsin to Tenley Circle.
Turn right on Nebraska Avenue for ¼ mile.
See the Tower of Faith ahead on the left.
Cross Nebraska at Van Ness Street.

For driving directions to the church, click here

Q: Which meals and snacks are included in the convocation fee?
A: Coffee breaks and a boxed lunch are provided on both days of the conference. Dinners are not included, but Washington has an abundance of wonderful restaurants, including many ethnic foods and a variety of price levels. We will provide a list of nearby eateries for your convenience.

Q: Are there hotels where we can get a discount rate?
A: No, we do not have specific hotels with whom we have a partnership for this convocation. However, Washington has numerous hotels that cover a range of prices. Also, because the location of the convocation is accessible by Metro, you have the option of staying elsewhere in the city. The street address of the location of the convocation is:
National Presbyterian Church and Center
4101 Nebraska Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20016

Please note that we encourage you to make hotel reservations as soon as possible. Washington has many universities, and a few have their graduation ceremonies the same weekend as the convocation.

Q: What is the cancellation and refund policy?
A: The registration fee includes a non-refundable $50 deposit. If you cancel your registration on or before May 4, you will be refunded your registration fee, minus the $50 deposit. After May 4, the deposit is forfeited and absolutely no refunds are available.

Q: Are partial registrations available? In other words, if I want to attend only one day of the convocation, can I pay a reduced rate?
A: Due to the comprehensive nature of this event, only full registrations are available, even if you are unable to attend every session.

Q: What is the schedule for the event?
A: For an approximate schedule, please visit the Convocation Schedule page. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

Q: Who are the speakers?
A: Please visit our Convocation Speakers page for a list of speakers. Please note that the list of speakers is subject to change.

Q: What is the Friday evening concert? Is admission included in my registration fee?
A: A description of the concert is on the homepage. Admission is included for registrants. Additional tickets will be available to the public. Please note that the concert is open seating, so tickets do not reserve specific seats.

Q: What else is there to do in Washington, D.C.?
A: If you have never before visited our nation’s capital, you are in for a treat. May typically is a beautiful time of year in the city, and there is much to do. There are numerous wonderful restaurants, many free museums, and many wonderful cultural opportunities. For more information, please visit www.washington.org.

Q: Can I receive more information closer to the convocation?
A: Yes, a few weeks prior to the convocation we will email more detailed information to every registrant.

Q: If I have other questions, how do I get answers?
A: If the answer to your question is not listed above, please visit our contact us page for all of our contact information. We want to assist you as best we can, so please call, fax, or email us with other inquiries.