The 2026 Northeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly is Friday evening through Sunday noon, April 24-26. It will be held at Breezy Point Resort, Breezy Point, Minnesota

The theme of the 2026 Synod Assembly is “A New Creation is Everything!” from Galatians 6:15b. “A New Creation is Everything! As for those who will follow this rule – peace be upon them, and mercy” (Galatians 5:15b-16a) is the assembly verse.

The ELCA Secretary, the Rev. CeCee Mills, and the ELCA Executive for Synod Relations, Deacon MaryAnn Schwabe, will be our ELCA Churchwide representatives. They will give a report of the ELCA and oversee the election process as our assembly elects and calls a synod bishop.

The ELCA Secretary, the Rev. CeCee Mills, and the ELCA Executive for Synod Relations, Deacon MaryAnn Schwabe, will be our ELCA Churchwide representatives. They will give a report of the ELCA and oversee the election process as our assembly elects and calls a synod bishop.

The Synod Constitution (S7.21.c) asks that lay voters from congregations be as equal as possible in the number of male and female members they bring. The Northeastern Minnesota Synod recognizes and welcomes people with a diverse set of gender identities. As such, the registration form has the option to choose male, female, or other.

The Proposed Rules of Procedure for Synod Assembly allow for resolutions and memorials to be written and submitted by congregations, synod committees and organizations, conferences and the Synod Council. The submission deadline for the 2026 Synod Assembly is March 27. Click here for recommendations on writing an effective resolution or memorial.