Remember what God has done.
Prepare for what God will do.
May 30-31, 2025
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Mankato, MN
Proposed Agenda
Friday, May 30:
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- 11 AM: Registration opens
- 2 PM: Opening of Assembly
- 2:45 PM: Plenary one begins (ballot one for the Election of a Bishop takes place)
- 5:50 PM: Recess
Saturday, May 31:
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- 7:30 AM: Registration opens
- 8:30: Plenary two begins (possibly ballots two and three)
- 11:25 AM: Recess for lunch
- 12:30 PM: Plenary three begins (possibly ballots four and five)
- 5:35 PM: Adjournment of the Assembly
Lodging
Any lodging needs must be arranged on your own. The synod office will not be blocking any hotel rooms at discounted rates. If you are looking for hotel options, the Mankato Chamber of Commerce provides a list here.
Menu Options
As you register for the assembly, each person will need to select their choice of lunch on Saturday. The options are below. Please note that lunch will be served with an assortment of sodas, water, coffee, and tea.
- Massad Salad (GF) greens topped with Najwa's special chicken Schwarma, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and onions. Served with balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing, gluten-free cookie.
- Falafel (Vegetarian) served in pocket bread, chips, cookie
- Chicken Schwarma served in pocket bread, chips, cookie
- Turkey on wild rice/cranberry bread, chips, cookie
- Ham on wheatberry bread, chips, cookie
*Continental breakfast will be available on Saturday morning.
Helpful links:
- How many voting members can a congregation send? View the 2025 guide here.
- What is my role at the assembly? Learn more with this guide.
- Conference Assemblies: All conference assemblies will be held on February 16. Learn more here.
- Reference and Counsel: Everything you need to know about resolutions.
The 2025 Synod Assembly offering will support Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota and all of the synod's ministry partners. This includes Lutheran Advocacy - Minnesota, Minnesota Council of Churches, Region 3 Archives, Continuous Growth Pathway, Good Earth Village, Lutheran Campus Center - Winona, and Crossroads Campus Ministry - Mankato. 10% of this year's offering will be directed in support of the ministries of Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota; find out more at lssmn.org. Giving through the offering helps the synod to meet its 2025 financial commitment to these partners! Find more information about our partners at semnsynod.org/partners.
Learn about the process for electing a synod bishop.
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Southeastern Minnesota Synod Office