ACNA Chaplains
Annual Assembly
October 21 - 23, 2026
For Endorsed Chaplains of the Special Jurisdiction for the Armed Forces and Chapaincy Anglican Church in North America
Location
Saint Vincent's Cathedral
https://www.stvincentscathedral.org/
1300 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford, TX 76022
Cost
$175 for a chaplain
$50 for a spouse
$0 for children, regardless of age
This fee pays for four meals, facility costs, printing, gifts, speaker fees, travel for some staff members, and other incidentals. If income exceeds expenses, that money will be saved for the Assembly next year.
The fee does not include transportation or lodging costs. Travel costs and arrangements are the responsibility of the individual. Governmental per diem for the area is $181 for lodging and $80 for food.
Do not let cost keep you from attending. If you are not able to afford the fees, reach out to Bishop Jay directly (bishop@acnachaplains.org). You will be given a discount code to allow you to register.
Families and Childcare
Family members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Spouses are welcome at all sessions, and there will be a spouse session with our bishops and their wives.
We are working on a plan for childcare. Don’t let a need for childcare keep your families from attending. We will work to figure it out, with a goal to make it as low-cost as possible.
20 October
Travel Day
21 october
8:30 a.m. Check In || Coffee || Fellowship
9:15 Holy Communion and Ordination Service
11:00 Opening Session
12:00 Lunch
1:00 p.m. Session 1
3:30 Team and Family Time
5:20 Evening Prayer (civilian clothes)
6:00 Dinner (Attire: Relaxed Civilian, Clericals not required)
(Attire: Clericals)
22 october
(Attire: Clericals)
8:30 a.m. Check In || Coffee || Fellowship
9:10 Morning Prayer
10:00 Session 2
11:40 Midday Prayer
12:00 Lunch
1:00 p.m. Afternoon Sessions
1:00 "State of the SJ" from Bp Jay
1:30 Updates from SJAFC Staff
2:00 Q&A / Discussion Time
2:35 Break / Transition
2:45 Spouse Session and Deanery Time
4:00 Evening Prayer
Dinner on your own
23 october
8:30 a.m. Vesting
9:30 Line Up for Processional
10:00 Holy Communion
11:45 Lunch Reception
1:00 p.m. Release
(Attire: Cassock, Surplice, Tippet)
24 october
Optional Travel Day
Travel Information
Distance to Saint Vincent's Cathedral from:
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DFW Airport - 10 miles
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Dallas Love Field - 20 miles
Transportation arrangements and costs will be on your own. Deaneries are encouraged to coordinate carpooling / shared transportation. If you have special mobility needs, coordinate accommodation through your Dean.
Due to concern about a possible government shutdown in October, we recommend you get refundable tickets.
Lodging Information
Arrangements have been made for a block of rooms at these hotels.
Attire and Packing List
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Attire for the Training Retreat is clericals
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Attire for Holy Communion Services is choir dress
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Clergy shirt and collar
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Cassock
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Surplice
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Tippet
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Red stole (for those in chancel party)
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2019 BCP
Note
Tuesday, October 20 will include a staff meeting, a mini-retreat for “in-the-process” and new chaplains, and set-up activities. For those persons, travel day will be either Monday or Tuesday morning.
Guest Speaker Jim Salladin
Jim Salladin has served as rector of Emmanuel Anglican Church in New York City since 2016. Jim completed his PhD through the University of St. Andrews with the focus of his research on grace and divine participation in Jonathan Edwards' thought. He and his wife Amber have two sons.
Meals
Meals provided will be: Lunch and Dinner on Wednesday; Lunch on Thursday; Lunch on Friday.
Vegetarian options will be limited.
We are not able to accommodate special dietary needs. You are welcome to bring a dietary-specific meal. If there is an acute need or sensitivity, send an email to Patrick or Erik (email addresses below).
Deans
Army -- Father Michael Spalla (spallaspalla@gmail.com)
Navy -- Father Tim Miller (morethanasparrow@gmail.com)
Air Force -- Father Lucas Dalgleish (lucasdalgleish@hotmail.com)
Hospital, Hospice, Prison -- Father Ed Rogland
Commissioned Lay Chaplains -- Chaplain Eva Mauch (evamauch36@gmail.com)
Attendance Expectations
Attendance is a standard requirement to maintain military readiness and fitness for ministry. If you are not able to attend, you do not need a waiver. However, please inform our Chief of Staff, Chris McCarthy (cos@acnachaplains.org).
Questions?
If you have any further questions please feel free to reach out:
Father Patrick Lowthian
(951-310-5103; plowthian@acnachaplains.org)
Father Erik Yielding
(623-451-1325; opworship@gmail.com)
Keep your eyes open for new additional or updated information.