Synod Assembly

*The Assembly will begin at 1 pm with service projects, a display fair, and possibly a couple workshops. All voting members will have the opportunity to hear from Bible Study Leader, Karoline Lewis, Marbury Anderson Chair in Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary and Executive for Worship, ELCA, John Weit. Onsite attendance is limited and will be based on a first-come basis so please register early! There is unlimited space for attending online.

BEFORE registering online, please click here to view and download the registration information letter.  (*please note the updated time above.)

Register each voting member online by clicking here.

Take advantage of the early rate by registering prior to April 1, 2025.

Upon registering, voting members will have the option to choose between attending the Assembly onsite (at Gustavus), or online (Zoom). Whether you attend online or onsite, each voting member will need:

• their own personal email address that is read regularly, and
• a tablet/laptop/IPad or smartphone for voting purposes.

Voting members will first register for the Assembly itself. Then, in May, all those registered will be sent a link to register in Zoom. Every voting member will need to register in both places. For all voting members, Zoom Polling will be used for voting. For voting members attending online, this will also be the platform in which you will attend the Assembly.

The 2025 Southwestern Minnesota Assembly will be held June 6-7, 2025, at Gustavus Adolphus College. The Assembly begins at 1 pm with a couple service projects, display fair, and workshops, until around 5 pm. This is all in the planning stages. Saturday will begin with worship in Christ Chapel followed by the Assembly business sessions in Alumni Hall. The display area will be located just below Alumni Hall, same as last year, alongside the onsite check-in for all voting members.

• Display registration is open until May 15 or until space is filled.
• Each display includes an 8-foot table, 2 folding chairs, and table linens, if requested.
• Outlet access is limited and granted on a first-come basis. (please bring your own extension cord).

Click here for the online display registration. You will register and submit payment at time of registration. You may also register for campus housing, if you wish to stay onsite. 

2025 SYNOD ASSEMBLY DISPLAY RATE:

• No Charge - Synod Committees.
• $50 - Shared Ministries. (Ministries who are part of the synod budget).
• $75 - Mission Partners. (ELCA affiliated – is the ELCA logo prevalent on your website?)
• $100 - For-profit vendors. (everyone else)

*Meals may be purchased in the MarketPlace.

• Display personnel should check-in with Kristin Bakeberg onsite prior to setting up their display table.
• Registration for displays will start at 11 am on Friday.
• Any tables left vacant after 2 pm on Friday will be taken down.

ANNUAL REPORTS:

• If your organization does an annual report, please send it directly to Tammy Schacher no later than April 1. Actually, the sooner the better! [email protected]. 

DEADLINE for submitting memorials/resolutions is April 7, 2025.

Click here to view and download the 2025 Guidelines for Memorials and Resolutions.

Submit resolutions by April 7, 2025, in order to be considered by the 2025 Synod Assembly:
By email: [email protected]
By mail: Southwestern Minnesota Synod
Attn: Tammy Schacher
PO Box 499
Redwood Falls, MN 56283

March 31, 2025 - Early registration closes.

April 7, 2025 - Resolution deadline.

April 29, 2025 - Assembly Orientation Zoom Webinar.

May TBD           Budget Forum

May TBD           Compensation Guidelines Forum

May TBD           Resolutions Forum (if needed)

May 22, 2025 - Assembly registration closes.

June 6-7, 2025 - Synod Assembly