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:
The council meets three or four times a year and is made up of the following:
Synod Council Officers
Rev. Martin Halom, Bishop (2030)
Al Arndt, Vice President (2027)
Rev. Julie Brenden, Secretary ( 2028)
Jay Rongstad, Treasurer (2029)
Apple River Conference Representatives
Matt Keenan (2028)
Rev. Laurie Kenyon-Woods (2027)
Karalyn Littlefield (2026)
Chequamegon Conference Representatives
Kaj Petersen (2027)
Nancy Young (2028)
Rev. Amy Heinz (2026)
Chippewa Valley Conference Representatives
Jacob Gapko (2027)
Rev. JonPaul Dragseth (2026)
Linda Hedding (2028)
Dairyland Conference Representatives
Matt Hatleli (2026)
Rev. Mike Vetsch (2028)
Becky Schwinefus (2027)
Heart of the North Conference Representatives
Ted Hakala (2028)
Janelle Thompson (2026)
Rev. Sara Feld (2027)
Lake Superior Conference Representatives
Mary Trettin (2027)
Richard Bouton (2026)
Rev. Rachel Sieja (2028)
St. Croix Valley Conference Representatives
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