Gary Con is a memorial convention originally dedicated to Gary Gygax, but has become a celebration of many lives well-played.
Memorial & Worship Services
Since its inception, Gary Con has been a memorial convention in honor of E. Gary Gygax and his contributions to the tabletop role-playing hobby. Over the years, we have recognized and remembered all those who have given so much to this community we enjoy. The Gary Con Memorial Service is on Sunday at 9:00am and will be a time to remember game designers, family, and friends who no longer sit at our tables.
Many years ago, when Gary Con fell on Palm Sunday, several attendees asked Rev. Derek W. White if he would come hold a service at Gary Con—thus the worship service at Gary Con began. He has continued holding a memorial service and celebrating the Eucharist/Communion annually for any interested attendees.
Both of these services are open to all.
Official TTE schedule for GCXVII (2025)*:
Sunday –
- Event 800 – 8:00-8:30am (30 min.): Christian Worship Service in Evolve.
- Event 801 – 9:00-10:00am (1 hour): Gary Con Memorial Service & Remembrance of Ernie in Main Lobby/Lobby Bar.
*All events times are shared in Central Time to align with convention/venue local time.
Wall of Remembrance
A place is setup annually to celebrate the life and works of E. Gary Gygax at Gary Con.
The Wall of Remembrance is setup near Gary’s table and is available for our attendees to transcribe the names of lost adventuring companions. This is a place to help us reminisce about the joys those who have been lost have brought into our lives and reflect on the lasting impacts of their influence upon us.
Lost never means forgotten and only time will show us if we are destined to meet again.