Join Us
All ELCA deacons, pastors and bishops (under call, on leave or disability, or retired) and candidates approved for call are invited to a time of intentional connection when we can renew our strength, enjoy camaraderie with colleagues and reflect on the Holy Spirit’s work among us.
About
We will gather under the theme “Woven Together” and center ourselves each day on a thread of that theme:
- "Woven Together With God.”
- "Woven Together for Creation.”
- "Woven Together as Community.”
- "Rostered Ministers Woven Together.”
We'll provide more information soon about daily Bible studies, keynote speakers and workshop sessions, as well as the event schedule and logistical details.
2026 Presenters
This section will be updated regularly as speakers are confirmed.
The Rev. Yehiel Curry, Presiding Bishop, ELCA
The Rev. Lucille “CeCee” Mills, Secretary, ELCA
The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers, Canon in Residence, St. Bartholomew’s Church, New York
Dr. Teresa L. Smallwood, Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs and The James Franklin Kelly and Hope Eyster Kelly Associate Professor of Public Theology, United Lutheran Seminary
Registration
Registration opens Friday, Jan. 9, at 10 a.m. Central time and closes Friday, June 5, at 11:59 p.m. Central time.
The registration fee includes access to plenary sessions with keynote speakers, small-group discussions, affinity groups, workshops and all activities in the Interaction Center, as well as Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry’s opening reception on Monday evening, Tuesday and Wednesday lunch and the Celebration Banquet on Wednesday evening.
Early Registration: Jan. 9–March 31
Registration fee: $325
Regular Registration: April 1–June 5
Registration fee: $400
Online registration will close on Friday, June 5, at 11:59 p.m. Central time.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available. The priority deadline for applications is March 31. Apply here.
Hotel Information
Gathering participants will be responsible for arranging their own event accommodations. The nightly rate at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, where the event is being held, is $191.88 for Rostered Ministers Gathering (RMG) participants (including taxes and fees).
Your registration confirmation email will provide a link for you to make online reservations for the JW Marriott at the RMG rate.
Participants are welcome to make other accommodation arrangements; there are several hotels within easy walking distance of the JW Marriott.
Travel
The Rostered Ministers Gathering will begin on Monday, July 6 beginning with opening Worship at 6:00 p.m. The gathering will conclude by noon on Thursday, July 9. Please make your travel arrangements accordingly.
The JW Marriott Indianapolis is located 19 miles from the Indianapolis International Airport and does NOT offer transportation so please plan on making your own travel arrangements.
For those driving to Indianapolis, the hotel offers on-site self-parking at a daily rate of $47.
Workshops
Workshops at the 2026 Rostered Ministers Gathering are designed to equip, connect and renew rostered ministers for ministry today. They will intentionally reflect our event theme, “Woven Together,” offering opportunities for learning, reflection and connection across a wide range of ministry contexts. Visit this page for more details about the workshops, coming soon.
All workshop sessions will take place on Tuesday afternoon, July 7, or Wednesday afternoon, July 8. Participants will be able to choose from three different session formats:
One-hour Workshops (60 minutes)
These sessions offer focused learning experiences with clear takeaways. Expect practical training, thoughtful presentations and tools you can bring back into your ministry context.
Intensive Workshops (120 minutes)
Intensives provide space for deeper engagement with a topic. These longer sessions allow for interactive learning, discussion and small-group work, making them ideal for those seeking advanced training or extended reflection.
Affinity Groups (60 minutes)
Affinity groups create space for rostered ministers with shared roles or interests — such as chaplains, deacons or those serving in specialized ministries — to gather for conversation, mutual support and shared wisdom.
Whether you are looking to gain new skills, deepen your theological reflection or connect with colleagues who understand your ministry context, the workshop offerings are designed to help us grow more fully woven together.
