ACPE is pleased to announce our 2026 Annual Conference, which will convene spiritual care professionals, educators, psychotherapists, and thought leaders from across the country. We invite you to join us October 10-14, 2026, at the Gila River Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, to learn, connect, and reflect on whole-person care.

Registration for the event will open soon! Stay tuned for an email with the registration link and access to the hotel room block.

The ACPE annual conference places your organization in direct conversation with leaders shaping spiritual care across healthcare, education, and community settings. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and begin at $2,500. 

ACPE members enjoy discounted rates on their stay at the Gila River Resort during the annual conference. Hotel registration will open soon on ACPE's new membership portal. Click below to preview room option and rates.

This event is designed with educators, chaplains, psychotherapists, health care leaders, and students in mind. If you are interested in sharing innovative practices, research, and experiences that deepen spiritual care education and strengthen community engagement, we encourage you to submit a poster presentation.

Contact colette.gaffney@acpe.edu for more information

Nominations for ACPE Service Awards are now open. These awards recognize individuals who have offered distinguished service and demonstrated innovative leadership in their vocation.

We invite you to nominate yourself or a colleague for recognition of outstanding contributions to our association or the fields of spiritual care, education, or spiritually integrated psychotherapy.

Nominations must be made by an ACPE member in good standing and should include a completed application form and requested letters of support. 

We are also accepting nominations for the Champion for Spiritual Care Award. This award recognizes healthcare leaders who exemplify exceptional dedication to promoting spiritual care within their organization.

These leaders understand the vital role of spiritual health in enhancing patient experiences and outcomes and actively work to ensure that spiritual care is integrated into the fabric of their healthcare systems.

Nominees for this award do not have to be ACPE members.