2026 Reality Forum
Saturday, February 7, 2026
9:00am – 2:30pm
at the Reality Center
916 Lamond Ave., Durham, NC 27701
We’re looking forward to gathering at the 2026 Forum.
What is the Reality Forum?
A day of exploring the theological roots of Reality Ministries, proclaiming the beauty of the Gospel, and integrating these truths into daily life.
The 2026 Theme
The Beauty of the Gospel: Exploring Mutuality
If you have questions about the Forum, reach out to Greg Little at greg@realityministries.org
The 2026 Schedule…
- 9:00-9:15 Arrive, connect, coffee/tea9:15-9:30 Welcome9:30-9:50 Music with Meeksquad9:50-10:40 Considering Mutuality in a Trinitarian Community – Jeff McSwain10:40-11:15 Creative Scripture engagement11:15-12:15 Stories of Mutuality from Reality staff12:15-1:00 Lunch1:00-2:00 Experiencing Mutuality – panel of Reality community members2:15-2:30 Closing with Meeksquad
Jeff McSwain, Ph.D.
Jeff McSwain is the founder of Reality Ministries and a co-founder of the North Street Neighborhood. He is currently developing “The Glen” outside of Durham, a study-center for theological reflection situated in the context of a residential agricultural community. Jeff has earned degrees from Davidson College (B.A.) and the University of St. Andrews, Scotland (M.Litt., Ph.D.) and published multiple books and articles. His third book, Hidden in Contradiction: Humanity in Christ before, during, and after the Fall was released in 2023, with the companion volume to follow in 2024. Jeff enjoys volunteering at Reality Ministries and kayaking the Eno with his wife, Susan.
The Meek Squad – Suvya Carroll, Sloan Meek, and Lee Anderson
Suvya Carroll, Sloan Meek, and Lee Anderson are three friends who love to sing together. They are also neighbors in the North Street Neighborhood – two blocks of beloved community in downtown Durham, born of relationships formed through Reality Ministries. In the summer of 2019 they teamed up with Jeff Crawford (Arbor Ridge Studios) and Daniel Goans (Lowland Hum) to record an album of original music that has grown out of their community life together. During the recording process they received the nickname ‘Meek Squad’ and it stuck. ‘I Am For You: Songs of Prayer and Peace’ was released on March 24th, 2020. Their second album, ‘Hope’, was released in 2024. You can listen to their music here and learn more of their story here.