Leading by Faith: Becoming Beacons of Light Through Interfaith Friendships
February 26-27, 2026
Join us for the annual Leading by Faith Conference, the Sorensen Center’s signature event. The conference invites all members of BYU’s campus to learn from dynamic and inspiring speakers about Becoming Beacons of Light through Interfaith Friendships, featuring keynote speaker Reverend Teal of Oxford University, as well as a complimentary Costa Vida, interactive workshops, and prizes. This year’s conference will place special focus on BYU students on Thursday, February 26, and on faculty and staff on Friday, February 27 in the Wilkinson Center.
Conference Day Schedule
Student Session
Thursday, February 26th
| Time | Activity |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm | Keynote Address by Oxford Universities Reverend Andrew Teal WSC 3220-3224 |
| 12:00 - 12:50pm | Costa Vida and Informal Conversation |
| 1:00 - 2:00pm | Student Workshops |
Faculty and Staff Session
Friday, February 27th
| Time | Activity |
| 11:00am - 12:15pm | Panel and Q&A with Oxford Universities Reverend Andrew Teal and Sorensen Director Dr. Jeffrey Thompson Varsity Theatre |
| 12:20 - 1:20pm | Zupas and Informal Conversation |
| 1:30 - 2:30pm | Closing Workshops WSC Rooms 3280-3290 |