MOTION is a generation of young people empowered by Jesus, equipped to make a difference, and living out their faith every day! It is placed strategically at the end of summer to launch students into the school year ready to live their lives in MOTION at home, in the local church, in their cities, and around the world.
WHO 👤
MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND YOUTH LEADERS
WHEN 🗓️
THURSDAY, JULY 23 7:00PM - SATURDAY JULY 25, 2026 12:45PM
WHERE 📍
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA LEGACY ARENA AT THE BJCC
PHILLIPIANS 1:6
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
Motion Experience
MAIN SESSIONS
Main Sessions feature guest artists and speakers. Attendees gather to engage in worship and learn how to apply the truths of God's Word to their lives.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Community Groups help students form meaningful relationships with others their age and explore the truths from Main Sessions.
Youth Leader Sessions offer valuable teachings and strategies from Highlands pastors and guests to equip you as a church and community leader.YOUTH LEADERS
CONFERENCE Pricing
Sponsor A Student
Until April 26th
Whatever you are able to give goes further than you know. Any amount is accepted. Your gift helps cover the cost for a student to attend MOTION Conference, creating space for them to encounter God, grow in their faith, and be impacted for a lifetime.
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Get Your Ticket
Until April 26th
This payment covers your ticket to MOTION Conference and secures your spot for an unforgettable experience where you can encounter God in a real and personal way. You will grow in your faith, build meaningful friendships, and be encouraged to live boldly for Christ.
Ticket
Hotel
Meal
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MOTION is a local church student conference that is founded on the belief that our faith is not meant to be idle, hidden, or contained but instead lived out in MOTION in Christ! We want to see this generation empowered by Jesus, equipped to make a difference, and living out their faith every day! In 2009, God laid a vision on the heart of Church of the Highlands’ student ministry team to bring local church youth groups together from all over the southeast for one weekend. The vision for the weekend would simply be this: worship, prayer, and focused teaching on one thing- this generation putting their faith into MOTION. MOTION is now in its sixteenth year as a conference and God is doing amazing things! It is our prayer that students and youth leaders leave the conference refreshed, equipped, and inspired to live their lives in MOTION at home, in the local church, in their cities, and around the world.
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We will be taking middle school (6th-8th grade), and high school students (9th-12th grade), to Motion Conference
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Our deadline is April 13, 2025
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Birmingham, Alabama | Legacy Arena at the BJCC
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The overall cost is $300. This includes registration, hotel stay, meals, and transportation.
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Check in will begin at 2 pm on Thursday, July 23, and the conference will conclude on Saturday, July 25, at 12:45 pm.
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Unfortunately there will be no livestream but we will show a recap video at the end of conference.
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Information regarding a possible livestream/online opportunity will be available on our website in the weeks leading up to the gathering if we are able to offer one this year.
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Yes – you can, but it must not exceed the dimensions of 14″ x 14″ x 6″ and must be clear.
Guests will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package, or container on-site:
– Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 12″ x 6″.
– One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
Thank you for your understanding as we follow the safety guidelines.
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You can send any questions that you may have to wayne@uniongrovebc.org