Local Chapters
New “Meeting in a Box” Initiative Makes Gathering Easy
RCC’s new Meeting in a Box initiative gives members an easy way to gather locally, introduce others to the organization, and strengthen connections in their own cities. Launched at the recent annual conference, the heart of this initiative is to spread the word about RCC and create more opportunities for religion communicators to meet 
one another and build community.
The box includes helpful resources, hosting ideas, and practical tips to make an RCC meeting welcoming and successful. Built around the idea that hosting is as simple as H-O-S-T, the materials encourage members to:
- Hold space with hospitality;
- Organize the setting for connection;
- Support the group with light refreshments; and
- Tend to the conversation so everyone can participate.
It is designed to make it easier for members to take the lead while keeping the focus on fellowship, learning, and sharing RCC’s mission.
Members who host an introductory meeting between now and Labor Day will be eligible for a special incentive, with options including a discount on next year’s DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Award entry, a discount on registration for the 2027 conference, or the purchase of an Associated Press Stylebook.
Resources below or, for more information, contact Ginny Hizer at ginny@
Members of the Religion Communicators Council can join one of our local chapters located throughout the United States.
Our local chapters offer opportunities to network with communication professionals in your area, professional development sessions, and more. Please contact a chapter president or one of the chapter officers listed below for more information about their chapter meetings.
Nashville, Tennessee
Chapter Officers
President: Rev. Brian Fesler, Senior Pastor, Church of Scientology, Nashville, Tennessee
Vice President for Programming: Aisha Lbhalla, Founder, Muslim Women’s Council, Nashville, Tennessee
Treasurer: Royya James, Conference Relations Coordinator, United Methodist Communications, Nashville, Tennessee
Communications Secretary: Julie Brinker, Director of Community Relations, Church of Scientology, Nashville, Tennessee
New York, New York
Chapter Officers
Acting President: Ryan Koch, Director, New York Office of Public and International Affairs, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Washington, D.C.
Chapter Officers
President: Cherilyn Crowe Guy, Content Strategy Director, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, Washington, D.C.
Vice President for Membership: Jackie Fuller, host of Interfaith Connections
Treasurer: Bill Aiken, Director of Public Affairs, Soka Gakkai International – USA, Washington, DC