The 2023 Rostered Ministers Gathering in Phoenix is now open for registration, so that those of you who have continuing education dollars available from 2022 budgets may use them for this event, with the hope of using 2023 dollars for transportation.

Want to help at the event? If you like to welcome people, help with registration, or have the gift of hospitality, please connect with Pastor Doug Dill: pastordoug@centrallutheranaz.org or 402-235-6969.

Registration open

July 17-20, in Phoenix, AZ

Dear friends,

It's time to plan our time away.

Advent is here. The busy seasons of Christmas and Epiphany are around the corner — then Lent and Easter. Before you know it, rostered ministers from around the ELCA will be coming together for rest, renewal, and inspiration.

We are opening the registration for the Rostered Ministers Gathering now so that those of you who have continuing education dollars available from 2022 budgets may use them for this event, with the hope of using 2023 dollars for transportation.

Gathering highlights:

• 90 workshops offered over four workshop blocks

• Inspiring and educational speakers and Bible study leaders

• An interaction center with over 30 exhibits

• A celebration banquet for all attendees

• Space to reconnect with colleagues from across the ELCA

Featured guests and speakers include:

• Jeff Chu, co-author of Wholehearted Faith

• The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA

• The Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis, chair in biblical preaching at Luther Seminary

• Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, the first female elected bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

• Deacon Dr. Mindy Makant, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Lenoir-Rhyne University

• Carmelo Santos, director for Theological Diversity and Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement for the ELCA

• Bishop Kevin Strickland, bishop of the Southeastern Synod of the ELCA

Early registration (December 1 — March 31) is $245. Booking travel and hotel is your responsibility. Once you register, you will be provided with links to the three gathering hotels, with room rates of $153 per night plus tax. A limited number of scholarships are available.

Visit ELCA.org/rmg for more information.

Have a question about the gathering? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page, which will be updated regularly with new information.

REGISTER NOW

You belong here.

We can't wait to see you,

The Rostered Ministers Gathering Planning Team

P.S. Find the Rostered Ministers Gathering on Facebook, on Instagram @elca_rmg, and watch our website for updates.