2026 Gathering
OUR GOOD SHEPHERD

February 3-5, 2026
(Tues-Thurs)
Denver, Colorado

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Day 1
(Tue, Feb 3, 2026)
will be at Mission Hills Littleton

Bishop’s annual address will be first thing (1:30 pm) on Tuesday! Make sure to plan your travel/arrival so you don’t miss it! (map)

Registration will open Tues, 12 pm

Tuesday evening consecration planned at 6:00 pm - open to everyone!

 

Days 2 & 3
(Wed & Thur, Feb 4 & 5, 2026)
will be at Cherry Creek Presbyterian

The Synod (business meeting) will be held Wednesday morning, Feb 4, 2026. The Gathering will conclude after mid-day lunch on Thursday.

Download Clergy & Delegate roles, responsibilities, and deadline information HERE.

 

2026 Gathering SCHEDULE

Live Streaming available on DRM YouTube Channel

Day 1 - Tuesday, Feb 3 (Mission Hills Littleton)

  • 12:00 - 1:30 pm — Registration

  • 1:30 - 2:30 pm — Bishop Ken’s Address

  • 2:30 - 2:45 pm — Coffee Break

  • 2:45 - 3:30 pm — Plenary 1: Psalm 23 (Provision) - Bishop Ben

  • 3:30 - 5:30 pm — Break for Dinner Out

  • 5:30 - 6:00 pm — Clergy Vest | Grove Room

  • 6:00 - 8:00 pm — Opening Eucharist & Consecration
    (Open to the public, doors open for all at 5:30 pm - More Info)

Day 2 - Wednesday, Feb 4 (Cherry Creek Presbyterian)

  • 8:00 - 8:30 am — Light Breakfast & Beverage Bar | Fuel & Fireside Rooms

    • 8:00 - 11:45 am — Clergy Wives Retreat | Overflow Room

  • 8:30 - 9:00 am — Morning Prayer | Sanctuary

  • 9:15 - 10:15 am — Plenary 2: Psalm 23 (Protection) - Bishop Billy

  • 10:15 - 10:30 am — Coffee Break | Fuel & Fireside Rooms

  • 10:30 - 12:00 pm — Synod Business Meeting | Sanctuary

  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm — Lunch | Fuel, Fireside & Overflow Rooms

  • 1:00 - 2:00 pm — Session 1 Workshops (Empowering)

    • Cultivating a Vibrant Marriage Amidst the Pressures of Ministry, Waters & Kemptons | CC 202

    • Soaking Prayer Space, DRM Prayer Ministers | CC 209

    • Renewal Amidst the Fray, Scott Shaum | CC 206

    • Becoming Like a Child: Exploring your Identity as a “Beloved Child of God”, Julia Barger | CC 212

    • Union with Christ & Spiritual Formation: How Does God Grow Us?, Shane Copeland | CC Chapel

    • How the Anglican Tradition Shapes Us, Bp. Ben Fischer | CC 201

  • 2:00 - 2:30 pm — Coffee Break

  • 2:30 – 3:30 pm — Session 2 Workshops (Equipping)

    • Sitting with People in Suffering, Laura Lanser | CC Chapel

    • Ministry to Refugees & Immigrants, Mike Sandgren | CC 201

    • Serving & Leading an Ordinary Church, Ben Clarke, Matthew Lanser, Preston Gordon | CC 202

    • Recruiting, Training, Forming, & Sending Future Leaders, Tara Malouf | CC 206

    • Community Responsibility of Safeguarding: Prepared or Hoping to be Spared?, Hope Brian | CC 209

    • The Pro-Abundant Life Church, Hector Juarez | CC212

  • 3:30 - 6:00 pm — Flex Time

    • Free time for individuals or teams

    • Clergy versus Laity Dodge Ball Tournament | Gym

    • Closing Eucharist Choir Practice | Sanctuary

  • 6:00 - 9:00 pm — Dinner Event (Viewhouse - Centennial location)

Day 3 - Thursday, Feb 5 (Cherry Creek Presbyterian)

  • 8:00 - 8:40 am — Light Breakfast & Beverage Bar | Fuel Room

  • 8:00 - 9:00 am — Targeted Meetings

    • Church Planters | CC Middle School Room

    • College of Deacons | Overflow Room

    • Exploring Ordination | CC High School Room

    • Worship Arts | Choir Room

    • Global Partnerships | Fireside

    • Youth and Family | Library

  • 9:15 - 9:45 am — Morning Prayer | Sanctuary

  • 9:45 - 10:45 am — Plenary 3: Psalm 23 (Guidance) - Bishop Thad Rockwell

  • 10:45 - 11:00 am — Coffee Break | Fireside & Fuel Rooms

  • 11:00 - 12:30 pm — Closing Eucharist and Time of Prayer

  • 12:30 - 1:30 pm — Lunch (all to-go options) | Fireside & Fuel Rooms