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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

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Photographer: Shimmy Castle​

Nominate a Daily Disciple! â€‹â€‹

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     â€‹

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10:30 AM    â€‹

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     â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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

  • Program of Ministry for FY26

  • Nominating Slate of FY26 Leadership

  • Affirming a New Member Church:​

    • The Tabernacle Fellowship of Birmingham

  • 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

  • Sanctuary Today

    • Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf & Rev. Shakespeare Osorio​

  • The Baptist Tradition as a Resource for the Current Crisis

    • ​Rev. Dr. David Gregg​

  • Faithful Resistance: Organizing Christian Nationalism

    • 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

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Rev. Dr. Gina 

Jacobs-Strain

ABCUSA General Secretary

Friday Worship Preacher

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Ms. Amanda Tyler, Esq.

BJC Executive Director​

Luncheon Keynote

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Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes

Union Seminary Professor

Saturday Worship Preacher

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Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf

Co-ARM of White/Multi Collaborative

Workshop Leader

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Rev. Shakespeare Osorio

ARM of Hispanic Collaborative

Workshop Leader

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Rev. Dr. David Gregg

Executive Minister

Workshop Leader

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Ms. Joy Pettigrew

BJC Community Partnership Manager

Workshop Leader

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TBD

Workshop Leader

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Elikem Fiase

Music Director- Friday

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TBD

Saturday Worship Leader

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TBD

TBD

Our Exhibitors

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Chicago, IL 60641

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