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Events
August 20-23, 2026
Launch: New Student Orientation - Fall 2026
Launch for new students begins August 20, 2026. This year's theme is "Rooted in Christ" (Colossians 2:7) — see the full schedule of move-in, meals, and events below.
September 8-9, 2026
King Institute for Faith & Culture Presents Amanda Held Opelt
Author, speaker, and songwriter Amanda Held Opelt kicks off the King Institute for Faith & Culture's Fall 2026 series, "Rootedness and Responsibility," presented in partnership with Johnson City's First Presbyterian Church.
All Events
September 2026
King Institute for Faith & Culture Presents Amanda Held Opelt
Tuesday, September 8
Author, speaker, and songwriter Amanda Held Opelt kicks off the King Institute for Faith & Culture's Fall 2026 series, "Rootedness and Responsibility," presented in partnership with Johnson City's First Presbyterian Church.
Rhythm & Roots Alumni Event
Saturday, September 12
Alumni, faculty, and staff attending the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival are invited to stop by for our annual gathering of food, fellowship, and fun.
King Institute for Faith & Culture Presents the Buechner Centenary with Jeffrey Munroe and Tom Gulotta
Monday, September 28
Author and editor Jeffrey Munroe and video producer Tom Gulotta join the King Institute for Faith & Culture's "Rootedness and Responsibility" series to mark the Frederick Buechner Centenary.
October 2026
KingFest
Saturday, October 3
Join us for KingFest, a celebration filled with fall-themed activities, lunch, games, and more!
King Institute for Faith & Culture Presents Amy Sherman
Monday, October 5
Amy Sherman, director of the Sagamore Institute's Center on Faith in Communities, continues the King Institute for Faith & Culture's Fall 2026 series, "Rootedness and Responsibility."
King Institute for Faith & Culture Presents Dr. Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung
Monday, October 19
Dr. Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, professor of Philosophy at Calvin University, continues the King Institute for Faith & Culture's Fall 2026 series, "Rootedness and Responsibility."
King Institute for Faith & Culture Presents Dr. David Bebbington
Monday, October 26
Dr. David Bebbington, emeritus professor of History at the University of Stirling, Scotland, continues the King Institute for Faith & Culture's Fall 2026 series, "Rootedness and Responsibility."
November 2026
December 2026
King University's "A Very Bristol Christmas Cabaret"
Wednesday, December 16
King University Artist in Residence Aaron Blake hosts "Aaron Blake & Friends: A Very Bristol Christmas Cabaret," an intimate evening of holiday cabaret with special guests to be announced.
King University's "A Very Bristol Christmas" 2026
Friday, December 18
King University Artist in Residence Aaron Blake returns to host "A Very Bristol Christmas," a community-centered concert showcasing the musical talent of the Tri-Cities region, with special guests to be announced.