Conference Assemblies

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 representatives of the congregations meet at various times, but especially in preparation for synod assembly. Nominations and resolutions/memorials brought to the Synod Assembly come from these conference gatherings.

Voting members may also:

• nominate bishop candidates
• nominate people for synod-wide positions
• nominate voting members for the 2025 Churchwide Assembly
• 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 2024, we will host three conferences at four different locations. If you don’t know what conference your congregation is part of, go to this list of conferences by city.