2022 Synod Assembly

We are planning a one-day, in-person event, to be held at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato.
Check this page for all updates and new information as it becomes available.

Cost

$150 per voting member (through April 20)
Late registration: $200 per voting member (April 21-27)
$75 per youth voting member (age 18 and under as of May 7, 2022)

Plan to Bring:

We have a list of items you should plan to bring with you to make the most of your time at the assembly.

1. Smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Each attendee will need a smart device that can connect to the internet via wi-fi (or your own data connection). In an effort to move towards fully electronic voting, this year we plan to collect some information using an electronic voting platform. You will need to have with you a device that will allow you to connect to the internet. If you do not have one of your own, we strongly encourage you to connect with your congregation leadership for assistance or consider borrowing from a local library.
2. A water bottle, travel mug, or cup. We will have water, coffee, and tea available throughout the event. Bringing your own drinking vessel will help cut back on paper waste and keep your drinks longer.

*Note: there will NOT be a hard copy of the Pre-Assembly Report available on each table. There will be some physical copies available on-site by request. If you wish to have a copy, we advise downloading it on your digital device or printing copies of the sections you desire and bringing it with you.

Offering

The 2022 Synod Assembly offering will be directed in support of the Holy Spirit's work through college campus ministry in this synod, Good Earth Village, and the synod's Continuing Education/Sabbatical fund. 

Draft of the Agenda

8-9 AM            Event Check-In

Remember your COVID Vaccination Record or Proof of Negative COVID Test

9 AM               Worship with Holy Communion

10:15 AM        Plenary One

Welcome and Introductions
Report of the Committee on Credentials
Report of the Synod Nominating Committee
Report of Reference and Counsel
Report of the Treasurer
Global Greetings
Imagine with Rozella Haydee White
Resolution 2022-01
Report of the ELCA Churchwide
Announcements

Noon               Lunch

1:00 PM          Plenary Two

Gathering Prayer
Report of the Committee on Credentials
Imagine with Rozella Haydee White
Report of the SEMN Synod
Resolution 2022:2 (if applicable)
Report of the Secretary
Election of Council, Boards, and Committees
Imagine with Rozella Haydee White
Break
SEMN Synod Streams of Generosity
Report of the Treasurer—Adoption of Spending Plan
Late Resolutions (if applicable)
Sharings
Imagine with Rozella Haydee White
Closing Remarks and Sending

5:00 PM          Adjournment of the Assembly

Directions and Parking

Visit the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center site for details on how to get there and where to park: www.mayoclinichealthsystemeventcenter.com/about-us/parking-and-directions

Special Guests:

Resolutions

Learn more about resolutions and how to bring one to the assembly by visiting the Committee on Reference and Counsel page for more information.

Pre-Assembly Report

Download for view or print:

• The Full Report PDF
• Section 1: Event Guide
• Section 2: Synod Stories
• Section 3: Celebrations
• Section 4: Worship
• Section 5: Additional Stories

Nominations

• Nominations Supplement: this document provides the sample ballot and biographical information
• Find the workbook, all open positions, and forms on the Nominations page here. 

Announcements

• COVID Update (released Jan. 18, 2022)
• Notice of the Assembly (released Nov. 13, 2021)

Vendors

Display space at this event is limited. If your ministry or organization is interested in having space at this assembly, please contact Gwen Larson. The Policy for Displays can be found here.