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.

The Rostered Ministers Gathering will begin on Monday, July 6 beginning with opening Worship at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. The gathering will conclude by noon Eastern time on Thursday, July 9.

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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.

Registration

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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–April 17

Registration fee: $325

Regular Registration: April 18–June 5

Registration fee: $400

Online registration will close on Friday, June 5, at 11:59 p.m. Central time.

Scholarships

Applications for scholarships closed on March 31. For applications received by the deadline, applicants will be notified in April.

Refund Policy

If for any reason you cannot attend the gathering once you have registered, the refund policy is as follows:

• Before June 1, 2026 – Half (1/2) the registration fee paid.
• After June 1, 2026 – No refund, except extraordinary reason(s):
  
  • Death
  • Severe Illness

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 discounted rate of $32.90.

Woven Together: A Joint Fabric Project

The gathering's artist-in-residence, the Rev. Lori Kochanski, will weave a banner during the event that reflects our diverse stories using fabric contributed by rostered ministers.

All rostered ministers are invited to contribute to the banner, even if you're not able to attend the gathering in person. Please note that the item will be altered for use in the weaving.

If you'd like to contribute an item of clothing or piece of fabric that is tied to a significant story or moment in your life to the banner, send a piece of the item (8"x10" or less), along with an index card detailing the item's background story, your name and ministry context by May 15 to:

Lori Kochanski

P.O. Box 8283

Albany, NY 12208

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.

All workshop sessions will take place on Tuesday afternoon, July 7, or Wednesday afternoon, July 8. View the workshops under the Schedule tab: select the workshop name to see the presenter(s) and description.

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.