Bexley Seabury holds presence at the 2026 Winter Talk Conference

Brad Hauff (c) facilitated a presentation on the ITC (Indigenous Theological Circle) during the annual Winter Talk Conference February 27-March 1in Albuquerque, NM.

The annual Winter Talk Conference was held on February 27-March 1 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, NM. Winter Talk is a gathering that is sponsored by The Episcopal Church’s Office of Indigenous Ministries. It was initiated in the 1980s and is a faithful continuation of the tradition that Indigenous tribes have had of gathering during the Winter months for fellowship, worship and learning.

The theme was “Gathering Medicine: Healing in this Time and Place.” The participants included Indigenous Episcopal leaders and representatives from other denominations and groups such as the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Presbyterian Church, and Vancouver School of Theology. The Reverend Isaiah (Shaneequa) Brokenleg, Sicangu Sioux, TEC Interim Indigenous Missioner, coordinated the event.

The Reverend Dr. Bradley Hauff facilitated a presentation on The Indigenous Theological Circle (ITC), outlining the purpose and objectives of the organization and its objectives. The ITC is an ecumenical hub, partnered with and housed at Bexley Seabury, that facilitates the training and mentorship of skillful leaders, ministers, and academic scholars. The dual mission of the Circle is to empower and resource Indigenous mainline congregations to flourish, and to support indigenizing theological studies. Hauff is the ITC Professor of Indigenous Congregational Studies, and Dr. Chris Hoklotubbe is the ITC Professor of Indigenous Theological Studies.

The ITC was made possible by a grant from the Eli Lilly Foundation, and it began operations early in 2026.