Conference Assemblies

Every voice matters. Our Church needs lay and rostered voting members to participate in Conference Assemblies in preparation for Synod Assembly in May.

What are Conference Assemblies?

The congregations of the Minneapolis Area Synod are organized into 12 geographic conferences. These conferences are led by a dean, and rostered leaders of these congregations meet at various times throughout the year. In preparation for Synod Assembly, rostered leaders and voting members selected by their congregations come together in Conference Assemblies to consider nominations and resolutions/memorials that may be forwarded to Synod Assembly. Voting members may also nominate people for synod-wide positions and elect conference positions.

Who should attend?

These conference gatherings are open to clergy and lay participants from the congregations within the conference. Voting members from congregations for Synod Assembly in April are expected to attend. Your congregation should only send the number of voting members that are allotted for Synod Assembly. Visitors may attend. If you don’t know how many voting members should attend, you can look at the Lay Voting Member Assignment Formula or the List of Voting Members by Church.

Where are the Conference Assemblies held?

In 2025, there will be four different locations and times. See the locations and times below. If you don’t know what conference your congregation is part of, go to this list of conferences by city.