This year, our assembly will take place in three parts. Part 1 will focus on strengthening relationships through on-site gatherings,
while Part 2 & 3 will offer a more economical option by meeting online.
Registration & Payment Will Close April 27!
Cost:
Visitor (Regional gathering only)- $25
Voting Member (Regional and online gatherings)-$65
Registration Tips:
Each participant must register with their own unique email address.
If a congregation is registering voting members,
please note that the same email address cannot be used for multiple voters.
If you plan to attend more than one gathering, please register for each event separately.
This helps us plan accordingly and ensure there is enough food for everyone.
Part 1: Regional On-site Gatherings-May
Voting members AND visitors are invited to join us at these regional gatherings. You may choose which gathering you would like to attend. These gatherings will be about learning and growing together. We will spend time in worship and conversation, enjoy a lunch together, and connect with one another as we journey together in faith.
May 9: Redding, St. James Redding, CA, 9 am-3 pm
May 16: Reno, Holy Cross Reno, 9 am-3 pm
May 30: San Jose, Christ The Good Shepherd, San Jose, 9 am-3 pm
Part 2: Online Business Gathering-June 13, 9:00 am-Noon
Voting members will gather online to do the business of the church. We will hear reports for the various ministries of our Synod and the ELCA. We will consider resolutions, vote on the budget, and hold elections.
Read The Standing Rules of Order for the 2026 Synod Assembly HERE!
Nominations
Conferences will be nominating people for Synod Vice President, Synod Council Member at Large, and Synod Council Member whose Primary Language Is Other Than English.
You can also nominate a friend or yourself HERE!
Synod Council Member Description
Synod Vice President Description
Nominations will close on June 5.
Read Resolutions
Resolutions and Memorials need to be submitted by April 24 to jvalentine@holyshepherd.org
Resolution Hearings will happen June 9, 6:30 pm. Zoom link to be sent later.
Part 3: Online Budget Gathering - TBD
Voting members will gather one more time on Zoom to consider, discuss, and vote on the budget.
As we continue improving the synod’s financial sustainability and transparency, we are updating our accounting systems and financial reporting. Because this transition requires additional time, we will follow last year’s pattern and consider the synod budget at a separate online fall budget assembly. We anticipate presenting the following synod budget at the in-person Synod Assembly in Sacramento in spring 2027.