The 189th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago will be a two-day, hybrid event and will be conducted in two parts. 

Part 1 was be held on Zoom on Tuesday, November 10, at 6:30 pm.  Watch the livestream on Youtube  and view the Compline Worship Booklet here.

Part 2 will take place in person on Saturday, November 14, 9 am-4:30 pm, at Cliffbreakers Event Center in Rockford. View the schedule here. The convention begins at 9 am with the Convention Eucharist. Download the convention worship booklet here.

Convention Registration & Certification

Online registration is now closed. Lay delegates and clergy may register on-site for $105.

Please note: we don’t want funds to be a barrier to any member of convention (lay delegate or canonically resident clergy) attending. Limited scholarships are available by contacting Graicey Van Spankeren.

 Certifications: Submit certifications & substitutions at the links below: 

• Congregation Lay Delegate Certification 

• Campus Ministry Lay Delegate Certification 

• Delegate Substitution Form 

Youth Delegates: Submit applications for the youth delegate program for youth ages 14-18 here. 

Childcare & Children’s Program: Indicate interest in childcare for kids aged 0-3 and/or the Children’s Program for kids aged 4-12 during the in-person Convention on Saturday, November 14 here. 

Pre-Convention Virtual Events

In order to have the best convention experience possible, we encourage you to attend the following pre-convention virtual events. These gatherings are where you will learn about the work that we do at convention, share your insights, and meet your fellow Episcopalians.

• The Resolutions Hearing was held Monday, November 2. Watch the recording here. 
• Voting practice was held Tuesday, November 3. Watch the recording here.
• The Budget preview was held Tuesday, November 3. Watch the recording here.
• Meet the candidates meeting was held Saturday, November 7. Watch the recording here. 

Convention Materials for Review

As we prepare to conduct the business of convection, all public essential materials will be published here. Currently available for review are the following:

• For elections: Nominations packet in English and Spanish (updated 10.28.26)
• Resolutions proposed to the convention in English and Spanish
• Reports to convention from committees, commissions, governing bodies and affiliated organizations, in English and Spanish
• 2027 Budget as approved by Diocesan Council and Bishop & Trustees. Budget narrative in English and Spanish.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Will there be a children’s program?  

Yes, onsite programming will be provided for children whose parents are in attendance at the convention. If you have interest in volunteering for the creation or staffing of a program, please be in touch with Graicey Van Spankeren.

If you are interested in childcare for kids aged 0-3 and/or the Children’s Program for kids aged 4-12 during the in-person Convention on Saturday, November 14, please fill out this form. 

Will there be programming for high schoolers and youth delegates?

Yes, a program for high schoolers and youth delegates will be provided. Submit applications for the youth delegate program for youth ages 14-18 here. 

Are overnight accommodations available?  

Our discounted room block is now closed. Rooms are available at the Riverview Inn & Suites attached to Cliffbreakers Event Center at their standard rates.