We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Economic Challenges (ECFPL) Leadership +1 Gathering October 19-20 at the historic Bottlework hotel in Indianapolis. Rooms are available Sunday if an early arrival is helpful and a few rooms are available Tuesday night.
During this “balcony time” we will reflect on our activities, challenges and learning from your contexts to address the economic challenges that are embedded in our contexts, cultures and faith traditions.
Please consider bringing either experienced leaders or new leaders to this gathering.
Our goals for this gathering are to...
Network with Initiative peers for mutual learning and encouragement, as well as resources for our economic challenges work including matching funds
Reflect with team leaders about our context, accomplishments and impact
Connect with Lilly Endowment staff for guidance and information and with Coordination Program staff for encouragement and support
Registration Deadline:
Directors Plus One September 1
Please Note: You may register up to two attendees. If you have any questions about your registration, please feel free to contact Bonnie Marden at bmarden@ecfpl.org or 978-846-1260.
The National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. and administered by the Center for Congregations. We are grateful to the leadership at the Endowment, and grateful as well to the leaders of the Center for Congregations, the organization that graciously hosts the grant for this coordination program.
