2026
sacred ground
Welcome to the Inhabit Attendee Portal!
We’re so glad you’re coming!
Together we’ll listen for God in the streets, the stories, and the spaces between us so we discern what faithful presence looks like in our neighborhoods.
Sign-Ups
Parish Pilgrimages: View information and sign-up for our Parish Pilgrimages that take place on Friday, May 1.
Workshops are LIVE! These spaces are created to engage more deeply with others around shared questions and practices. You’ll have the opportunity to attend one during the morning workshop session and one during the afternoon workshop session.
[OPTIONAL SATURDAY BREAKFAST CONVERSATION] Protecting the Neighborhood: A Shared Wisdom Breakfast Hosted by Riverside Innovation Hub from Minneapolis and Parish Collective, this shared breakfast creates space for a confidential conversation on neighborhood safety in a time of increased ICE activity and uncertainty for many of our neighbors. Through stories from the front lines in Minneapolis and Chicago, we’ll explore how communities are moving beyond service toward mutual aid and collective care.
Discover & Connect
Invite a friend with simple graphics, a short video, and easy ways to spread the word.
Meet fellow attendees, ask questions, and stay connected before and after Inhabit
Access the full schedule, maps, updates, and workshop details on your phone.
See the daily rhythms of the gathering.
Find the venue address, hotel info, and guidance for getting around Chicago.
Carry the story home while supporting neighborhood work.
Can’t find what you are looking for? Feel free to reach out!
Parish Pilgrimage Sign-Ups
Parish Pilgrimages take place on Friday and offer a chance to walk, listen, learn, and pay attention in place alongside others. Each pilgrimage has its own focus and feel, but all are designed to help us engage each neighborhood with greater attentiveness, curiosity, and care.
Sign-ups are now open!
Please take a moment to review the options and choose the pilgrimage you’d like to join.
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Share Inhabit With Others
Many people find their way to Inhabit because someone shared a simple invitation.
Would you consider passing it along?
Grab ready-to-share graphics for social media, email, or text. Post that you’re coming and invite others to join you.
Record a short video sharing why you’re coming or what Inhabit has meant to you. We’ll share it on social media, in our newsletter, and on our website.
Instructions are built into the video app — just open, record, and send.
Download newsletter-ready copy and graphics to include in your church or organization’s weekly email.
Download a print-friendly flyer with event details. Perfect for bulletins, welcome tables, or community boards.
Small invitations often open meaningful doors.
Thank you for helping us spread the word!
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Connect With Other Attendees
Our attendee Slack channel is the easiest place to:
Meet other participants before arriving
Ask travel or logistics questions
Coordinate rides, meals, or meet-ups
Stay connected after Inhabit ends
We’d love for you to join the conversation!
Download the Inhabit App
Install on your mobile device
On your smartphone, visit https://my.yapp.us/INHABIT2026
Follow the instructions on screen (it's a quick, two step process)
Already have the Yapp App installed?
Tap "Add an Existing Yapp" or the green "+" button (top right)
When asked for the Yapp ID, enter: INHABIT2026
Press the device keyboard's enter button, or tap "Next"
Location & Travel
Venue Details
Lawndale Christian Community Church
3827 W Ogden Ave.
Chicago, IL 60623
Getting There
Driving? Park at Whitestone Baptist Church. Use the service lane on Ogden Ave. Drive past LCCC for entry into the parking lot.
CTA Pink Line stop: Central Park (near Ogden Farm). Just an 8-minute walk to LCCC.
Maps will be available on the Inhabit app
Hotel Block + Where to Stay
Our room block is full but the Courtyard Marriot Chicago at Medical District / UIC said they will continue to honor our discounted rate of $189/night.
You will need to EMAIL Angelina.Leyva@marriott.com DIRECTLY with the following information:
Full Name
Email Address
Arrival and Departure Dates
We encourage attendees to stay together if possible. Some of the best moments at Inhabit happen between sessions, in lobbies, over breakfast, or riding the train or ride share together. Proximity builds connection.
Prefer to Book Elsewhere?
No problem! You’re welcome to book another hotel or Airbnb if that works better for you!
We recommend staying near the CTA Pink Line, which provides easy access to Lawndale and the conference venue. The Loop, Downtown, Medical District, and areas near Midway all have good options and strong transit access.
Other hotel options:
Hampton Inn and Suites Chicago Medical District
Hyatt House Chicago
The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy
Hotel Chicago West Loop
Inhabit 26 Schedule Overview
Our days together will follow a simple rhythm of gathering, listening, learning, and being sent back out in hope.
Here’s a brief look at what to expect.
FRIDAY – MAY 1, 2026
Location:
Lawndale Community Church
3827 W. Ogden Ave.
Chicago, IL
8:15 – 9:00 AM: Registration & Coffee
9:00 – 11:00 AM: Common Session 1
LISTEN TO THE GROANS (winter)
11:00 – 11:30 AM:Break
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM: Parish Pilgrimages
(Sign ups + info)
*See link for more info - Lunch will be with your Parish Pilgrimage group. You will be responsible for purchasing your own lunch, plan for ~$20.)
3:00 – 3:30 PM: Arrival Window + Reflection Space
3:30 – 5:00 PM Common Session 2
SEE! A NEW THING (spring)
6:00 PM (optional): Firehouse Spring Art Showcase at the Lawndale Firehouse Community Arts Center 2111 S. Hamiln Ave. Chicago, IL
*Dinner is on your own Friday evening.
SATURDAY – MAY 2
7:45 - 8:45 AM: (optional) Breakfast gathering for those interested in connecting with others around issues of immigration, community safety, and local organizing. BREAKFAST INFO + SIGN UP
8:15 – 9:00 AM: Coffee & Registration
9:00 – 10:45 AM: Common Session 3 – PLANT YOUR FEET (summer)
10:45 – 11:00 AM: Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Workshops – Morning Session (INFO + SIGN UPS)
12:00 – 1:45 PM: Lunch Festival with the Lawndale Community (located in the Gym)
*Lunch will be provided by Lawndale’s fantastic and delightful Chef Corry and is included in your Inhabit ticket registration.
1:00-1:40: [optional] East Coast / Southwest Regional Meet-Up:Stasi McAteer of Parish Collective will gather people who live on the West Coast and Southwest to connect and share more about a San Diego Parish Collective Cultivate convening in 2027.Location: LCCC Learning Center FRONT (enter through the Children's Chapel)
1:45 – 2:45 PM: Workshops – Afternoon Session (INFO + SIGN-UPS)
3:00 – 5:15 PM: Common Session 4 – TASTE AT THE TABLE (fall)
Neighborhoodian Merchandise
Support our mission and carry the spirit of neighboring back to your own place.
Items will be available both online and on-site in Lawndale during the gathering.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Need Anything?
If you have questions about travel, accessibility, schedule details, or anything else, we’re here to help.
Reach out anytime and someone from our team will respond.
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