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Upstate Worship Conference 2026

A day to encourage, equip, and connect worship leaders, musicians, tech teams, and ministry volunteers from across Upstate New York.

Friday October 16th - Saturday October 17th

Grace Covenant Church

5300 State Route 31, Clay, NY 13041

Cost (includes lunch on Saturday) : Adults $50 per person/ $40 per person for groups 10+

Students $25 per person


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Worship Leaders Need Worship Too

Week after week, worship teams faithfully serve their churches. They lead rehearsals, manage technology, prepare songs, and care for people—all while pursuing Christ in the midst of ministry.

The Upstate Worship Conference exists to provide space for worship leaders and volunteers to step away from the weekly routine and be refreshed, encouraged, and equipped.

Whether you serve as a worship pastor, volunteer musician, vocalist, audio engineer, media operator, or ministry leader, this conference is designed to strengthen both your ministry and your walk with Jesus.

Throughout the weekend, participants will experience:

  • Biblical teaching on worship and leadership.
  • Practical training for worship teams and production ministries.
  • Breakout sessions designed for musicians, vocalists, and technical teams.
  • Times of corporate worship and ministry.
  • Opportunities to connect with leaders from churches throughout our region.

Our prayer is simple:

That those who faithfully lead others into God's presence would themselves be renewed, strengthened, and reminded that they are not serving alone.

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Featured Speaker

Christine Loy 

Christine Loy is a worship leader, voice coach, speaker, and music director with a passion for helping singers and worship teams grow in both skill and spiritual confidence. As the founder of WorshipSingers.com, she has spent decades equipping worship leaders, vocalists, choirs, and worship teams across the country in both modern and traditional worship settings. Currently serving as Director of Music at New Hope Church in Powell, Ohio, she brings genuine, hands-on ministry experience to every session.

Her desire is to see God's people worship Him wholeheartedly in Spirit and Truth while developing the vocal, musical, and leadership skills needed to serve with excellence and joy. Through practical teaching, encouragement, and biblical insight, Christine helps singers discover greater freedom in their voices, confidence in their calling, and deeper joy in leading others into worship.

Friday Night Sessions

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Click to edit your Presents the 5 “P”s of Worship Leaders/Teams Calling: Presence, Proclamation, Passion, Preparation, Power 

Difference between performing and ministering before God. Our purpose as worship leaders, the importance of personal preparation and understanding the power of Christ and our identity in Him. 

Addresses the impostor syndrome quietly carried by most non-professional platform singers. text

An honest, pastoral talk about what worship leaders carry that no one talks about: Criticism, Comparison, the Sunday emotional cycle, 


The personal cost of weekly platform ministry. 


Christine shares from her own experience. 






Personal Time to Speak with the Lord - Refresh, renew, lay down lament, journal, rest. 


Guided prayer might include: 


(1) Worship receiving the Father's delight over the worshiper specifically. 


(2) Releasing wounds connected to the platform or serving 


(3) Re-commissioning — submitting yourself to the Lord’s design and purpose. 





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Saturday Breakout Sessions

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For Vocalists

  • Session 1: Vocal Technique Toolkit
  • Session 2: Mastering Vocal Blend
  • Session 3: Vocal Masterclass

For Band Members

  • Session 1: Serving the Song
  • Session 2 
    • Option 1: Playing Piano, But Not Like a Piano Player
    • Option 2: How to Remain a Caged Free Drummer
    • Option 3: Leading from Every Position
  • Session 3 
    • Option 1: The Band Room-A Worship Team Roundtable
    • Option 2: Raising Up Worship Leaders