
For 190 years, Baptist Churches in Chicago have created Christian community and furthered the advance of the Kin-dom of God. This current moment is no different. New challenges arise, ones that seem especially dire. This year’s annual meeting program has been tailored to respond to this moment. In response to the haunting question of the Chronicler — “But will God dwell with mortals on earth?” (2 Chronicles 6:18) — we seek to offer a resounding Yes! by exploring three key dwelling places we share with God and all God’s creatures. Please join us!
Dwelling in Hope
In the Church, in the City, in Creation
Schedule of Events

Photographer: Shimmy Castle​
Nominate a Daily Disciple! ​​
All churches are invited to nominate someone from their congregation for this award. Deadline is Monday April 28th.
Long Commute? Stay Nearby!
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We recommend staying at
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place in the South Loop
123 E Cermak Rd Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60616
Friday, May 2nd
Hyde Park Union Church
5600 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
3:00 PM
5:30 PM
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7:00 PM
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7:30 AM
8:00 AM ​
9:00 AM
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10:30 AM ​
11:00 PM
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1:15 PM
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​2:45 PM
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​3:00 PM
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5:00 PM ​​​​
Clergy Fellowship with the General Secretary
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Clergy Dinner
Co-sponsored by the Ministers Council
Dinner by Eduardo's Catering​
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Worship, Communion, & Daily Disciple Awards
General Secretary Rev. Dr. Gina Jacobs-Strain, preaching
Exhibitor Set Up
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Registration, Breakfast, & Exhibitor Visits
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Family Council Business Meeting
Led by Rev. Frank Walton, President
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Program of Ministry for FY26
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Nominating Slate of FY26 Leadership
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Affirming a New Member Church:​
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The Tabernacle Fellowship of Birmingham
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Resolution to be a Sanctuary Region
Break & Exhibitor Visits
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Luncheon & Region Awards
BJC Executive Director Ms. Amanda Tyler, speaking
Lunch by Eduardo's Catering
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Workshops
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Sanctuary Today
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Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf & Rev. Shakespeare Osorio​
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The Baptist Tradition as a Resource for the Current Crisis
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​Rev. Dr. David Gregg​
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Faithful Resistance: Organizing Christian Nationalism
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Ms. Joy Pettigrew, BJC​
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Break & Exhibitor Visits
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Sending Worship
Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes, preaching
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Conclusion​​​​
Saturday, May 3rd
Chicago Theological Seminary
1407 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Need Childcare? We've Got You Covered!
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Friday, it is offered at Hyde Park Union Church from 2-9pm for any age that needs adult supervision. Includes dinner and snacks.​ Saturday, it is offered at Chicago Theological Seminary from 8am until the conclusion of worship. Includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks. All childcare providers are background-checked. Families with multiples should register each child once for each day. For questions or scholarships, contact ambern@abcmc.org
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Our Presenters

Rev. Dr. Gina
Jacobs-Strain
ABCUSA General Secretary
Friday Worship Preacher

Ms. Amanda Tyler, Esq.
BJC Executive Director​
Luncheon Keynote

Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes
Union Seminary Professor
Saturday Worship Preacher

Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf
Co-ARM of White/Multi Collaborative
Workshop Leader

Rev. Shakespeare Osorio
ARM of Hispanic Collaborative
Workshop Leader

Rev. Dr. David Gregg
Executive Minister
Workshop Leader

Ms. Joy Pettigrew
BJC Community Partnership Manager
Workshop Leader

TBD
Workshop Leader

Elikem Fiase
Music Director- Friday

TBD
Saturday Worship Leader

TBD
TBD