Synod Archives
Minutes and documents from past synod meetings and events can be found on this page. If you need further information or resources from a particular meeting please contact the synod office,
2020 Synod Assembly (New Meeting) – August 29, 2020 – Digital Video Conference
2020 Synod Assembly Webpage
includes all documents, business conducted, election results, videos, and updates.
2020 Bishop Election Webpage
includes the process followed and updates to the election of bishop.
Rev. Joy Mortensen-Wiebe Elected as Bishop
includes biographical information on our new bishop.
Installation of Bishop Joy Mortensen-Wiebe
includes the full recording of worship service and bulletin from October 11, 2020.
2020 Synod Assembly (Regular Meeting) – May 1-2, 2020 – Wisconsin Dells, WI
The 2020 regular meeting of the Synod Assembly was canceled by the synod council due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and subsequent state “safer-at-home” order prohibiting large gatherings. A special meeting of the synod assembly was scheduled to conduct the pertinent and germaine business of this meeting including the election of a bishop, adoption of a spending plan, and elections for synod council and other committees.
2019 Synod Assembly – May 4-5, 2019 – Madison, WI
Below are the resources and documents from the 2019 Synod Assembly. The minutes from this meeting will be approved at the 2020 Synod Assembly.
- Complete Assembly Reports (“Book”)
- Assembly Summary Bulletin Insert
Summary of Synod Assembly Actions & Voting Matters for use by Congregations - Adopted Resolutions Synod Assembly 2019
- Assembly Information Sheets
- About the Speaker
Dr. Ruth Haley Barton
Past Synod Assembly Minutes
Minutes from each synod assembly are approved at the next synod assembly.
LEAD Conference
Annual gathering of lay and rostered leaders from across our synod along with synod ministry teams and partners for a day of worship, fellowship, learning, and networking.
- 2020 LEAD Conference
Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic. - 2019 LEAD Conference
Evangelical Lutheran (Mt. Horeb) - 2018 LEAD Conference
First Lutheran (Janesville) - 2017 LEAD Conference
Good Shepherd Lutheran (Madison) - 2016 LEAD Conference
First Lutheran (Janesville)
Bishop's Convocation
Annual fall theological gathering for our rostered leaders and their spouses/partners.
- 2019 Bishop’s Convocation
Grand River Center (Dubuque, IA) - 2018 Bishop’s Convocation
Abbey Resort (Fontana) - 2017 Bishop’s Convocation
Abbey Resort (Fontana) - 2016 Bishop’s Convocation
Lake Lawn Resort (Delavan) - 2015 Bishop’s Convocation
Lake Lawn Resort (Delavan)