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.
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 neighboring work.
Connect with us if you have questions not answered here.
Many people find their way to Inhabit because someone shared a simple invitation.
Would you consider passing it along?
Share Inhabit With Others
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
We are finalizing the details on the Inhabit app.
Check back here or watch your email for updates.
Location & Travel
Inhabit ’26 will take place in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. A place shaped by deep faith, resilient community, and generations of neighboring love.
We gather here as guests and learners, trusting that place itself has something to teach us about
presence, justice, and hope.
Venue Details
Lawndale Christian Community Church
3827 W Ogden Ave.
Chicago, IL 60623
Hotel Block + Where to Stay
We’ve secured a room block to make your stay simple and connected.
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago at Medical District / UIC
$189 per night
Available for stays April 30 – May 3, 2026
(You may also book up to 2 days before or after at the group rate if you'd like to extend your time in Chicago.)
—> Book your group rate for Inhabit 2026 - here
Last day to book at this rate: April 9, 2026
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
8:15 – 9:00 AM: Registration & Coffee
8:50 – 11:15 AM: Common Session 1 – LISTEN TO THE GROANS (winter)
11:15 – 11:20 AM: Break
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM: Parish Pilgrimages (Sign ups starting April 7th)
3:30 – 4:00 PM: Reflection & Arrival Window
4:00 – 6:00 PM Common Session 2 – SEE! A NEW THING (spring)
SATURDAY – MAY 2
8:15 – 9:00 AM: Coffee & Registration
9:00 – 11:00 AM: Common Session 3 – PLANT YOUR FEET (summer)
11:10 – 11:30 AM: Break
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Workshops – Session A (Sign-ups starting April 7th)
12:30 – 1:45 PM: Lunch Break
1:45 – 2:45 PM: Workshops – Session B
3:00 – 5:00 PM: Common Session 4 – TASTE AT THE TABLE (fall)
Parish Collective 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.
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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