The Northwest Synod of Wisconsin is 1 of 65 synods in the ELCA. We are region 5-H. There are 195 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!
2025 WELCA Day of Renewal
April 5: Chippewa Valley Conference
April 5: St. Croix Conference
April 9: Dairyland Conference
April 12: Apple River Conference
June 4th and 5th WELCA Retreat
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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
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. Martin Halom, Bishop (2030)
Al Arndt, Vice President (2027)
Rev. Julie Brenden, Secretary ( 2028)
Jay Rongstad, Treasurer (2029)
CONFERENCE REPRESENTATIVES
Apple River Conference
Matt Keenan (2028)
Rev. Laurie Kenyon-Woods (2027)
Karalyn Littlefield (2026)
Chequamegon Conference
Kaj Petersen (2027)
Nancy Young (2028)
Rev. Amy Heinz (2026)
Chippewa Valley Conference
Jacob Gapko (2027)
Rev. JonPaul Dragseth (2026)
Linda Hedding (2028)
Dairyland Conference
Matt Hatleli (2026)
Rev. Mike Vetsch (2028)
Becky Schwinefus (2027)
Heart of the North Conference
Ted Hakala (2028)
Janelle Thompson (2026)
Rev. Sara Feld (2027)
Lake Superior Conference
Mary Trettin (2027)
Richard Bouton (2026)
Rev. Rachel Sieja (2028)
St. Croix Valley Conference
Kim Warren (2027)
Jacob Summerville (2026)
Rev. Ladd Sonnenberg (2028)
YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES
Adyson L'Heureax (2025)
Gabi Amble (2026)
PERSONS OF COLOR
Lidixe Montoya (2027)
EX-OFFICIO REPRESENTATIVES
Women of the ELCA
Joan Moe
Churchwide Council
Rev. Heather Brown
Bishop’s Staff (non voting)
Rev. Diane House
Rev. Randy Olson
Deacon Laura Ramlow
Elizabeth Bartsch