The Northwest Synod of Wisconsin is 1 of 65 synods in the ELCA. We are region 5-H. There are 199 congregations (over 93,000 members) in our synod.
Top 10 Great Things About the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin (ppt)
Our Synod
Synod Women's Organization
Our Synod organization includes Lutheran women who gather in nearly 200 communities of Northwest Wisconsin for service, study, advocacy, fellowship, and more. WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) embraces all kinds of ministries that support our mission of mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. There is a place for you in Women of the ELCA, both locally and nationally!
-
Looking for a book, video, bible study or worship resources? Our Synod Resource Center can help! You can visit the center at 202 W Grand Avenue, Eau Claire and browse through the many resources housed there or you can access files electronically using the link above. Either way, you will find a wealth of information to meet your needs.
Synod COuncil
Approved Synod Council Minutes
Synod Assembly Minutes April 2022
Synod Council is our board of directors and our legislative authority in between synod assemblies. Minutes from Synod Council meetings are available on request from the synod office. The council meets three or four times a year and is made up of the following:
COUNCIL OFFICERS
Rev. Laurie Skow Anderson, Bishop (2024)
Al Arndt, Vice President (2023)
Rev. Julie Brenden, Secretary ( 2025)
Rev. Peter Muschinske, Treasurer (2025)
CONFERENCE REPRESENTATIVES
Apple River Conference
Matt Keenan (2025)
Rev. Margaret Grant (2024)
Margo Nelson (2023)
Chequamegon Conference
Lyle Roe (2024)
Carol Leikes (2025)
Rev. Amy Heinz (2023)
Chippewa Valley Conference
Arvin Solsaa (2024)
Rev. Lucy Schottelkorb (2023)
Julie Carr (2022)
Dairyland Conference
Jon Zander (2023)
Rev. JonPaul Dragseth (2025)
Linda Talford (2024)
Heart of the North Conference
Ted Hakala (2025)
Janelle Thompson (2023)
Rev. Joel Bacon (2024)
Lake Superior Conference
Mary Meierotto (2024)
Rev. Rachel Sieja (2025)
Tom Potterton (2023)
St. Croix Valley Conference
Marcia Lindseth (2024)
Richard Jackson (2023)
Rev. Annie Ladnier (2025)
YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES
PERSONS OF COLOR
Lidixe Montoya (2024)
EX-OFFICIO REPRESENTATIVES
Women of the ELCA
Synod Hunger and Justice Advocate
Bishop’s Staff
Rev. Sara Bishop
Rev. Greg Kaufmann
Rev. Erin Nelson
Rev. Randy Olson
Laura Ramlow, Deacon
Elizabeth Bartsch