CHEA — Christian Home Educators of California

Redding Regional Homeschool Mini-Con

Enjoy an opportunity to fellowship with other Northern California homeschoolers. Be refreshed with encouragement and instruction through workshops for both new and “not-so-new” homeschoolers.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 Redding, CA
Date and time
Thursday, October 22
3:30 – 8:45 p.m.
Check-in opens at 3:00 p.m.
Location
Grace Baptist Church
3782 Churn Creek Rd
Redding, CA 96002
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Registration
$25 individual · $40 couple
Discounts for members, active military, and first responders.
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Preserving Liberty

“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 3:17b  ·  CHEA's theme for 2026

New this year

Student recitations and displays

In honor of our country's 250th Anniversary, we want to invite students of all ages to participate in this year's Regional Mini-Con with any displays or recitations they may have that pertain to the theme of “Preserving Liberty.”

As many students as would like to may set up a display (each will be allotted half of a 6′ table), and a few will be chosen to give recitations as well. If your student has something you think might be appropriate, please note it on your registration, and our Student Involvement Coordinator will be in touch with more details.

Note your student at registration

Speakers

Nathan Pierce
Nathan Pierce
Family Protection Ministries

Nathan began working at Family Protection Ministries (FPM) in 2002 to protect private homeschooling in California. He was homeschooled himself through high school graduation and received a B.A. in Political Studies from The Master's University. Currently he serves as Executive Director and Legislative Liaison for FPM and on the CHEA Board of Directors. He works behind the scenes at the State Capitol, meeting with legislators to advocate on behalf of homeschoolers. He and his wife, Betsy, homeschool their own eight children.

Dr. Karla Memmott
Dr. Karla Memmott
Acacia Classical Academy

Dr. Karla Memmott homeschooled her two sons, who have each graduated college and established themselves as thriving adults. Graduating her last child in 2014, she continues to have a heart to serve the homeschooling and classically educating communities in Northern California. As co-founder of Acacia Classical Academy she and her husband, Kyle, minister in the greater Sacramento area. She teaches dual credit classes through Kepler and remains active in STOA speech and debate as an assistant coach with a local club.

Angela Lasch
Angela Lasch
CHEA Executive Director

As CHEA's Executive Director, Angela Lasch gets to work every day toward her vision of families knowing they can absolutely home educate their children. As CHEA was a tremendous help to her while she and her husband, Scott, were homeschooling their three boys, she now gets to encourage others in their own homeschool journeys. Even though she graduated her youngest in 2022, she loves aiding families throughout California, including a PSP in her home church. Above all, she cherishes her role as a grandmother and finds great joy in spending time with her two granddaughters.

Schedule

3:00 p.m.
Check-in and registration open
3:30 p.m.
Welcome and opening session
5:15 p.m.
Workshops
6:00 p.m.
Dinner break (option to purchase a box dinner beforehand)
7:30 p.m.
Closing session and wrap-up

Workshop titles and speaker assignments will be posted here as they are finalized.

Registration

$25 per individual
$40 per couple

Discounts are available for CHEA members. Active military and first responders receive a 10% discount on registration. Call (562) 864-2432 or email [email protected] for your coupon code.

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Additional details

  • Free parking is available at Grace Baptist Church.
  • There will be an option to prepurchase dinner (a Chick-fil-A sandwich) when you register. Dinner orders close Monday, October 19.
  • Childcare is not available, so we ask children sit respectfully with their parents.
  • Questions? Call (562) 864-2432 or email [email protected].
Also this fall: Central California Mini-Con

Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Campus Bible Church, Fresno · 8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

View Fresno event
Save your seat in Redding

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Grace Baptist Church. $25 per individual, $40 per couple.

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