The Gathering
The Reunion
September 4–6, 2026 — we come home.
A Note to the Family
We are super excited about next year's Family Reunion, and we're happy to share that the hotel has already been booked!
The hotel room reservation link will be available next week (per Laura), and we'll send it out as soon as it's ready. We also shared your concerns with hotel management, and they promised to make things right for us next year.
When
Sept 4–6, 2026
Friday through Sunday
Where
DeSoto, Texas
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Who
All of Us
Every descendant, every branch
The Host Hotel
TownePlace Suites by Marriott — Dallas DeSoto
Phone
(972) 780-9300To reserve a room, simply call the hotel directly at the number above.
Rating
3.9 ★ · 3-star hotel
Finance Update
A Family Reunion Bank Account
Our Finance Team is working on opening a family reunion bank account, which will allow payments to be made by Zelle going forward.
Send Zelle payments to (817) 271-2486.
2026 Dues
$75
Adults
$40
Ages 12 & up
$20
Ages 5–11
We're sharing this early so everyone has almost a year to prepare — set aside a little each month to make it easier.
Committees
We Need Helping Hands
If you haven't signed up for a committee yet, please do. The reunion is built by all of us — every branch, every generation. Reach out to a family organizer to add your name.
Weekend Program
Friday, Sept 4 — Evening
Welcome & Elders' Circle
Meet, greet, and hear the elders begin the story we came to tell.
Friday, Sept 4 — Night
Fish Fry
Kick the weekend off the right way — hot grease, cold drinks, and family at every table.
Saturday, Sept 5 — Afternoon
The Family Feast
The long table, the old recipes, and every branch of the tree at one meal.
Saturday, Sept 5 — Evening
Storytelling & Photographs
Bring what you remember. Bring what you have. We are the archive now.
Sunday, Sept 6
Worship & Farewell
One last service in the church tradition our ancestors founded in 1876.
Bring with you
"We are the answer to their prayers."