2025 CCMR/CCIW Joint Regional Assembly
Tinley Park Convention Center
October 3–4, 2025
Tinley Park, IL
Registration Information
Location: Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr., Tinley Park, Il 60477
Early Bird Deadline: August 4 – $50 (includes meals)
Regular Registration: $65 (includes meals)
Registration Deadline: September 5 at midnight
No walk-ins will be allowed
Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations
Speaker
Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens
General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Terri Hord Owens is a trailblazer: the first woman of African descent to lead a mainline denomination in the U.S. and Canada. Elected in 2017 and re-elected in2023, she champions anti-racism, reconciliation, and inclusive leadership across the Church. A passionate speaker, her focus areas include spiritual development, cultural intelligence, and justice-centered ministry.
A graduate of both Harvard University and University of Chicago Divinity School, Hord Owens has strong roots in Illinois, having served in multiple capacities in Illinois where she still lives. She is excited to join this historic gathering of celebrating the new thing God is doing in Michigan and Illinois & Wisconsin.
Hotel Information
Even Hotel (connected to the Convention Center) 708-444-1100
If you book online at IHG Resorts under Rate Preference choose "Group Rate" which will open up a field for you to enter the code CCD
Discounted Rate: $159 + tax per night
Reservation Deadline: September 11
Use group code CCD when booking.
More options for Housing are listed cciwdisciples.org/ra202 Click on the left hand side, Cost.
Meals
The following meals are included in the cost of Registration for all participants: Friday dinner and Saturday box lunch choice.
Specialized dietary needs? Indicate on the registration form.
Children's Meals Information
Registered Children under 10 will be provided with a plated dinner on Friday night from a specialized children’s menu. The menu, including options to choose from, will be sent out in advance for you to make selections for your child.
Schedule
Friday, October 3
- 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM: Registration Check-in
- All workshop attendees are required to check in at the registration table upon arrival.
- 9:00 AM–3:30 PM: Ethics & PRAR Workshops (separate fee & registration)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Workshops
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM: Workshops
- 5:00 PM: Dinner will begin promptly at 5:00 PM. We ask that all attendees be seated by 4:45 PM to allow for a timely start.
- 6:30 PM: Worship
Saturday, October 4
- 9:00 AM: Business Meeting
- 12:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:30 PM: Closing Worship with Communion
- 2:30 PM: Departure
Workshops
For latest information about Workshops, please see our Regional Assembly website.
Choices for Abundant Living: An Ethics Boundary Training Event and Pro-Reconciliation/Anti-Racism Training will be offered
Friday, Oct. 3, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Separate registration and fee required. To register: https://cciwdisciples.org/ethics/
Additional Workshops Available on Friday (AM/PM) — No Fee
New Minister's Training
Friday, 1:00 PM and Saturday, 2:30 PM
Rev. Richard Hamilton
Do you wonder when standing is renewed? Why should I fill out ALEX? What opportunities are there to serve the larger church? This is the time to ask your questions and learn more about CCIW/CCMR and its future.
Securing Your Church’s Future and Legacy
Friday, 10:00 AM and Friday, 1:00 PM
Rev. Matt Rosine, President and CEO, Christian Church Foundation
Explore tools and strategies to ensure your church’s mission and legacy continue for generations.
Rooted in Dignity
Friday, 10:00 AM
Darthula Young, Founder and CEO (an NBA Incubate Partner)
End-of-life planning for non-European families and communities, with dignity and cultural awareness.
Digital Worship Basics
Friday, 10:00 AM
Jeff Parker, IT Specialist, CCIW
A beginner-friendly session covering essential tech tools and best practices for engaging online worship.
More than Just Keeping th Building Standing
Friday, 1:00 PM
Brock McCracken
All things building and property—how to enhance your ministry through smart facility planning and stewardship.
Childcare
Available for children ages 4 through 5th grade
Must be potty-trained
A Health and Release form will be sent via email to the guradian of the registered child. Finalization of the childcare request will be contingent upon the form having been signed and returned. Details will be provided in the email.
Hours
Friday: 6:00–9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Play space within the worship area and a mother’s room will be available for younger children during worship and plenary session.
All childcare providers are background-checked and trained in CPR and mandated reporting.
Outreach Project
Support local congregations by assembling hygiene kits to be distributed by Parkway Gardens Christian Church and the Christian Church of Villa Park.
Please bring travel-sized items:
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste & toothbrush
- Mouthwash
- Hand warmers
- Monetary donations also accepted on the registration form.
Voting Delegates
Clergy shall not be included in the total number of delegates representing each church.
CCIW
All Clergy with standing; active, retired, inactive.
Each congregation is eligible to have five (5) voting delegates selected by the church.
You are required to note on the registration if you a voting delegate or attending as a non voting member of CCIW.
CCMR
All Clergy with standing; active, retired, inactive, and Regional Board members.
Each congregation is eligible to have 3 voting representatives selected by the church for actions taken during the Regional Assembly business session.
In addition, congregations with membership above 100 is eligible for one more voting representative per additional hundred.
You are required to note on the registration if you a voting delegate or attending as a non voting member of CCMR.
