Hotel & Attractions

The Global Gathering will be held in the historic Allentown, PA just 90 minutes outside NYC. With a diverse variety of entertainment, attractions, shopping malls, and restaurants, Allentown is the perfect getaway town for the weekend.

Global Gathering Location:

Full Effect Cathedral in Allentown

635 W. Turner street, Allentown PA 18102

Hotel Information:

SpringHill Suites by Marriott (15 minutes from the church by car)

(Allentown/Bethlehem)

3800 West Drive

Center Valley, PA 18034

610-709-9797

Use Room Code: "Full Effect Church" for conference discount

Attractions & Additional Hotel Options

RENAISSANCE ALLENTOWN HOTEL (This hotel is in walking distance of the church. It is 2 blocks away.)

12 NORTH 7TH STREET, ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18102

855-516-1090

While You Are in Allentown…

The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley

The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley is a lifestyle center located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Major stores include American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Brooks Brothers, Fresh Market, Old Navy, AMC Theatres with 16 screens including an IMAX

Hours: 10-7 pm

Address: 2845 Center Valley Pkwy, Center Valley, PA 18034

Phone: (610) 791-9707

The Crossings Premium Outlets

Over 100 + stores! Shop and Drop!

Hours:10 am - 9pm

Address: 1000 Premium Outlets Dr., Tannersville, PA 18372

Phone: (570) 629-4650

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is an American amusement and water park owned and operated by Cedar Fair and located in between Allentown and Emmaus, Pennsylvania. The park features seven roller coasters, other adult and children's rides, and a waterpark, Wildwater Kingdom.

Hours 11am -7pm

Address: 3830 Dorney Park Rd, Allentown, PA 18104

Phone: (610) 395-3724

Lehigh Valley Mall

The Lehigh Valley Mall is an enclosed super-regional shopping mall located in the community of Fullerton in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is the largest shopping mall in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania.

Hours: 11am - 8pm

Address: 250 Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall, PA 18052

Phone: (610) 264-5511

Allentown Art Museum

The Allentown Art Museum of the Lehigh Valley is an art museum located in the city of Allentown, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It was founded in 1934 by a group organized by noted Pennsylvania impressionist painter, Walter Emerson Baum.

Address: 31 N 5th St, Allentown, PA 18101

Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11am to 4 pm

Phone: (610) 432-4333

Crystal Cave

Crystal Cave is a cave near Kutztown in Berks County, Pennsylvania. This great underground cave, located near Kutztown, PA, is known for its abundance of milky white formations that have thrilled visitors for over 145 years.

The endless number of crystalline formations on the walls and ceiling of Crystal Cave are what gave it its name.

It was discovered by William Merkel and John Gehret on November 12, 1871, and quickly became a popular tourist attraction.

Address: 963 Crystal Cave Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530

Hours: 9am to 5pm

Phone: (610) 683-6765