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We invite you to join your fellow family members for a weekend of fun, fellowship and learning at this year’s COGWA Winter Family Weekend!

When is it?
Tuesday, Dec. 23, through Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025.

Tuesday (Dec. 23) is arrival day, and we will open the event with table games, trivia and karaoke! The primary events will begin on Wednesday morning (Dec. 24).

Where is it?
The beautiful Galt House Hotel and Convention Center
140 N. Fourth St., Louisville, KY 40202

What is this year’s theme?
This year’s theme is “Locking Arms: The Strength of Brotherhood.”

The theme is based on Ecclesiastes 4:9-12: “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion . . . Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”

Join us to learn more about what we can do today to build bonds within the faith and provide a collective strength of brotherhood to see us through the trials and uncertainties of tomorrow!

Do I need to register? If so, when and how?
Yes! We will open registration via a link in your COGWA member portal on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.

Are there any fees?
All attendees aged 13+ are charged a WFW event fee of $25.

An all-inclusive sports fee* is $30 per person. The maximum sports fee per family (all living under one roof) is $100.

There are no registration or sports fees for anyone under the age of 13.*

*Note: Registering a preteen for a teen sport will result in a sports fee.

There are additional special activities** that may require a fee, such as the Main Event, Kentucky Science Center, Top Golf, etc. The cost for these is provided in the portal registration process and in the activities list on the WFW website.

**Note: The fees for the special activities are in addition to the event and sports fees and do not count toward the maximum sports charge per family.

There are no additional fees for activities such as the dances, ladies’ tea, art show, karaoke, preteen arts and crafts classes, family fun fair, continuing education classes, Sabbath school or the pizza dinner.

Are meals included?
Except for the free pizza dinner, attendees are on their own for meals. In the past, some families have chosen to bring their own food to enjoy in their room.

The Galt House Hotel has several on-site restaurants, and there are several other restaurants within walking distance for those who don’t wish to drive.  

What are the housing costs?
The rate for 2025 is $95 (plus tax) per night per room with either two queen beds or one king bed. There is also a $7 per day, per car parking fee that will be added to each room for those using the Galt House parking garage.

Rooms also have a parlor area with a sofa, minibar area with small sink, single-serve coffee maker and mini fridge.

Please note that not all rooms have a sleeper sofa. If you need to sleep additional people in the parlor area, please plan accordingly.

When and how can I make hotel reservations?
Your WFW registration confirmation email will contain a special link for you to make your hotel reservations at the Galt House Hotel. You can also find a link on the WFW website. There is a deadline of Dec. 16 to make hotel reservations.

Booking a room at the hotel does not mean you are registered for the WFW. You must still register for the WFW through your COGWA portal.

When or where will the schedule of activities and seminars be posted?
A general list of activities and the schedule will be posted on the activities page of the WFW website prior to registration*** and in the WFW App prior to the beginning of the WFW.

***Though we have made every attempt to make sure the schedule is accurate for your planning purposes, it remains subject to change.

Will there be a dance, and what is the theme?
Yes! We will have two dances on Thursday evening, Dec. 25. The costume theme will be “Book Characters.” We will once again offer the opportunity for pictures in front of the “step and repeat” area, as well as prizes for best costume. No scary, vulgar or immodest costumes, please.

Will the Sabbath morning seminars and Sabbath services be available on the webcast?
Yes! More information will be made available prior to the WFW.