Adult Spelling Bee: The Congregation Celebration

In honor of The Congregation’s 6th Birthday, get ready for a fast-paced, game-show-style spelling bee where teamwork matters, quick thinking wins, and chaos is part of the fun — all in celebration of another incredible year of community, creativity, and connection.

This is a pay-what-you-can birthday celebration.
We want everyone to be able to attend, so give what you’re able. If you’re unable to join us in person but would still like to contribute in honor of The Congregation’s birthday, donations are always appreciated and help us continue creating space for community. Please note: A donation is not a ticket. All guests must secure a ticket to attend, even if you choose to donate.

The Hive Mind is not your elementary school spelling bee. This is a high-energy, team-based competition where you grab two friends (3 people per team) or form a team when you arrive and take your shot at spelling glory as we celebrate another incredible year of community, creativity, and connection.

Hosted by your Queen Bees, Shima and Mike, three teams will be randomly selected each round to hit the stage and compete in a series of hilarious and unpredictable challenges, including:

• Backwards Spelling – Because forward is too easy.
• Spell & Steal – Get it right… or watch another team snatch your points.
• Spell Telephone – One teammate hears the word and can only give the definition. The next teammate must spell it based solely on that definition.
• …and plenty more twists to keep everyone buzzing.

Not competing? No problem.

Spectating is welcome and audience participation is encouraged.
Submit difficult words for teams to tackle, shout out suggestions during interactive prompts, or sit back and enjoy the hilarious, unscripted chaos as it unfolds live.

The winning team will be crowned our very first Spelling Hive Masters, earn ultimate bragging rights, and take home an amazing prize.

Come celebrate The Congregation’s birthday with a fun, competitive, and wildly entertaining spelling showdown.

Bring your friends.
Bring your brain.
Bring the buzz. 🐝

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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