Reconciling Works

2025 ELCA Synod Assembly Materials

2025 Synod Assembly season looks different across the ELCA, while some choose to gather in person and others gather virtually. To make sure the work of welcome, inclusion, celebration, and advocacy for our LGBTQIA+ siblings continue in our Synod conversations and actions, we have compiled some helpful resources to use. Feel free to share them at your tables, or with those interested in learning more about the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Journey.

As you support those in your Synod through in-person or virtual tables, here are some resources to help aid in their RIC Journey and continue to set new RIC milestones.

Suggested Synod Assembly Materials

Are you hoping to create a space at your local Synod Assembly to support the ministry of ReconcilingWorks? Purchase materials from the ReconcilingWorks eStore and save 25% by using the code SYNOD2025 (discount available from 1/21/25 - 5/20/25). 

We suggest one display copy of each of the following:

  • Reconciling Scripture for Lutherans
  • Lutheran Introduction to Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression
  • Guide to Welcome LGBTQIA+ Youth and Their Families
  • Lutheran Guide to Advocacy for LGBTQIA+ People in Church and Society
  • LGBTQIA+ Welcome in Rural Communities

We suggest 25 of each of the following:

  • ReconcilingWorks Rainbow Button
  • Proud to be ELCA Button
  • Reconciling in Christ: Resources for the Journey Brochures

2025 Synod Bishop Elections

The following Synods will elect bishops to a six-year term this year. We pray for the Holy Spirit to guide the process.
Synods are invited to use the 2025 Synod Bishop Election Questionnaire to get to know the candidates.

SynodRIC Synod?BishopSynod Assembly Dates
1BNorthwest Washington SynodRIC SynodShelley M. Bryan WeeMay 16 - 17, 2025
1CSouthwestern Washington SynodRichard E. JaechJune 13 - 14, 2025
1EOregon SynodRIC SynodLaurie A. Larson CaesarMay 30 - June 1, 2025
1FMontana SynodLaurie A. JunglingMay 29 - June 1, 2025
3CSouth Dakota SynodConstanze Hagmaiertbd
3DNorthwestern Minnesota SynodWilliam T. Teschtbd
3ISoutheastern Minnesota SynodRIC SynodRegina M. HassanallyMay 30 - 31, 2025
4BCentral States SynodRIC SynodSusan CandeaJune 5 - 7, 2025
4FTexas-Louisiana Gulf Coast SynodRIC SynodMichael W. RinehartMay 15 - 17, 2025
5AMetropolitan Chicago SynodRIC SynodYehiel Currytbd
5EWestern Iowa SynodLorna H. HalaasJune 13 - 14, 2025
6BNorth/West Lower Michigan SynodCraig A. SatterleeMay 18 - 20, 2025
6FSouthern Ohio SynodSuzanne D. DillahuntJune 6 - 7, 2025
7ANew Jersey SynodRIC SynodTracie L. BartholomewJune 5 - 7, 2025
7CMetropolitan New York SynodRIC SynodPaul T. EgensteinerMay 2 - 3, 2025
8ANorthwestern Pennsylvania SynodMichael L. Lozanotbd
8BSouthwestern Pennsylvania SynodKurt F. KusserowMay 17 and June 12 - 14, 2025
8DLower Susquehanna SynodRIC SynodJames S. DunlopJune 5 - 7, 2025
8GMetropolitan Washington, D.C., SynodRIC SynodLeila M. Ortiztbd
9DSoutheastern SynodRIC SynodKevin L. Stricklandtbd