Gather 2026 – Covenant Annual Meeting
Where one another
comes alive.
June 25–27, 2026 • Scottsdale, Arizona • 141st Annual Meeting
All year long we’ve been living out Scripture’s beautiful invitation — One Another. Gather is where that comes alive. Where we step into the same room, open God’s word, and remember that we were never meant to do this alone.
A historic milestone: Gather 2026 commemorates 50 years since the Covenant Church began ordaining women as pastors. Join us as we celebrate this landmark moment together.
Early Registration closes May 15 • Hotel booking deadline: May 29
Who Should Attend
Everyone Has a Place at Gather
The Annual Meeting is the highest legislative body of the Evangelical Covenant Church. During Gather, the entire Covenant family comes together to worship God, welcome new churches, ordain and consecrate ministers and global personnel, select leaders, and make important decisions about our shared mission and ministry.
Every congregation is entitled to representation — and every attendee gets to strengthen old friendships and make new ones along the way. Whether you represent your congregation or are simply part of the Covenant family, there’s a registration type for you.
Delegates
Official church representatives with full voice and vote in business sessions. Named by their sending congregation.
General Conferees
Any adult participant who isn’t a delegate. May observe business sessions and attend all worship services.
Ministerium Members
Credentialed Covenant clergy attending the Ministerium business session on Thursday, June 25.
Evening Worship
Schedule
June 24–27, 2026
All times listed in Pacific Time. Central Time is one hour ahead; Eastern is two hours ahead.
Rates & deadlines
Registration Rates
Registration is open now. Rates increase after May 15.
| Registration type | Early by May 15 | Regular May 16–June 5 | Late June 6–16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delegate — in person | $319 Best value | $379 | $429 |
| Delegate — virtual | $149 | $179 | $209 |
| General Conferee — in person | $179 | $209 | Same as regular |
| General Conferee — virtual | $149 | $179 | Same as regular |
| Ministerium — in person or virtual | $55 | $65 | Closes June 5 |
Why We Gather
“We gather to discern future direction, select leaders, and encourage one another to greater discipleship.”
— Evangelical Covenant Church
Additional Events
More to Do at Gather 2026
Extend your time in Scottsdale with these pre-conference and concurrent events.
Wed, June 24 • 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Safe Sanctuaries Training
Thu, June 25 · 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Covenant Ministerium Annual Meeting
The annual business meeting for credentialed ECC clergy. Members must have all elements of Good Standing current by June 5 to vote. No on-site payment of dues will be available.
Cost: Early: $55 · Regular: $65
Deadline: June 5
Thu, June 25 · 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Training for Church Leadership Teams
Cost: Included with registration
Fri, June 26 · 7:00 AM
Covenant Kids Congo Walk for Water
Cost: $25 — provides clean water for one person in DR Congo
Fri, June 26 · 12:00–1:30 PM
Serve Globally Lunch
Cost: Included with registration
Sun–Mon, June 28–29 · San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico
Global Immersion Experience
Cost: $170–$240 per person
Delegate process
Three Steps to Register as A Delegate
Every congregation is entitled to representation. Here’s how to get your delegates credentialed and registered.
Complete the Annual Statistical Report (ASR)
Your church’s 2025 membership data determines how many delegates you can send. The ASR gathers critical information such as attendance, membership, baptisms, income, and giving. The ASR portal uses new login credentials mailed in November 2025—previous credentials will not work.
From the Covenant Bylaws, Article VII, Section 7.4, member congregations shall be entitled to representation as follows (based on data from the Annual Statistical Report from December 2025):
- 0–99 members: 2 delegates
- 100–224 members: 3 delegates
- 225–449 members: 4 delegates
- 450–699 members: 5 delegates
- 700–999 members: 6 delegates
- 1,000+ members: 7 delegates
Questions or technical difficulties?
ASR Portal Technical Support — RJ Gonzales | (773) 596-2406
All Other Questions — Start and Strengthen Churches | (773) 907-3346
Register and credential your delegates
Each church delegate to the Annual Meeting must be a member of their church and may represent only one entity. In addition to registering, all delegates must be officially credentialed by their church using the credential form below.
The Church Chair and Church Secretary are the primary credentialing officers. If either role is vacant, another church leader may sign the credential form, as long as they can verify the delegates’ membership and both signatures do not belong to the delegates.
Credentials should be submitted by May 30, 2026 or promptly after any June registrations. Any questions about the credentialing process should be directed to events@covchurch.org.
Download credentialing form →Attend a delegate orientation
Two virtual orientation sessions are available to help delegates prepare for the Annual Meeting process and technology.
Delegate Orientation
Thursday, May 7, 2026 • 6:30 p.m. CST
Training video coming soon.
Technology Orientation
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • 6:30 p.m. CST
Link coming soon.
Official Conference Hotel
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
To receive the group rate, book through the link below. Do not call the hotel directly.
Book your hotel room →Travel & Hotel
Getting to Scottsdale
Everything you need to plan your trip to the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort for Gather 2026.
Official Conference Hotel
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
To receive the group rate, you must book through the link below. Do not call the hotel directly — the group rate will not be available that way.
Book your hotel room →Nearest Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 Sky Hbr Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
skyharbor.com
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) is located approximately 18 miles from the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort. Most attendees will fly into PHX. See transportation options below for getting from the airport to the hotel.
Airline Discounts
Special discounted fares are available for Gather attendees on two airlines. Book early for the best availability.
Airline Discount
United Airlines
United is offering special meeting discounts for Evangelical Covenant Church attendees. MileagePlus members will earn miles on discounted bookings. Booking fees are waived for meeting reservations.
Airline Discount
Delta Air Lines
Delta is offering special meeting discounts for Evangelical Covenant Church attendees. Book online or by phone for assistance.
Airport Transportation
Three options for getting from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort.
Best Value
Official Event Shuttle
We have partnered with 1AZ Select Transportation & Tours to provide guaranteed pricing with no surge fees — door to door between Phoenix Sky Harbor and the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort, available around the clock.
Add 4% for credit card payments. No fee when paying with Zelle or Cash App. Gratuity appreciated. Can also provide shuttles to the Grand Canyon or Sedona upon request.
Reserve your shuttle →Ride Share
Uber & Lyft
Both Uber and Lyft are available in the Phoenix area. Pick up is available directly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
Prices vary depending on time of day and demand. Surge pricing may apply during peak travel times. No advance reservation required — simply use the app upon arrival.
Driving
Self-Drive & Parking
If you are driving to Scottsdale, the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort offers self-parking on site.
The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale is located at 7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258.
Policies
Good to Know Before you Register
Extend your time in Scottsdale with these pre-conference and concurrent events.
Cancellations
Requests must be submitted by email to events@covchurch.org by June 16. A $50 cancellation fee applies. No refunds after June 16 except in emergencies. Substitutions accepted through June 16.
Image Policy
By attending Gather, you grant the ECC permission to use your image, likeness, or voice in recordings or promotions for this or future events.
Questions? Call (800) 910-2442 or email events@covchurch.org
