Upcoming Events
Clergy Appreciation Dinner
Bishop Malpica would like to invite Rostered Leaders to a dinner Sunday, September 22nd in their honor to say Thank you for their work in the church living out their call.
Women in Ministry Retreat
The retreat with take place at the Camp Ewalu Stone Center, Strawberry Point, Iowa, with the theme “Cultivating Connection” led by Dr. Crystal Hall. Everyone will have opportunities to learn about cultivating confident ministries, connect with one another, relax and create with other women in ministry.
Fall Theological Conference
The Fall Theological Conference for Pastors and Synod Authorized Ministers will take place October 19-21, 2025 at the Metropolis Resort in Eau Claire, WI.
Registration Cost is $300 for programming and meals. If you wish to stay at the Metropolis Resort during Fall Theo as is recommended, you MUST book a room with them before Sept 4.
Our hotel block expires on Sept 4, as the Synod will not be booking rooms for individual participants this year. You are welcome to coordinate sharing rooms among colleagues if you would like to split the hotel cost. Metropolis rooms in our block are double queen rooms that cost $103 per night (plus a resort fee).
Fresh Expressions will lead this year’s conference.
Boundaries Training for Rostered Leaders
Annual Boundaries Training for Region 5 Rostered Leaders.
2025 Topic: Gender Justice
First Call Theological Conference
Are you a Rostered Minister in your first three years of call?
If so, mark your calendar for this year’s First Call Gathering in Marathon, WI!
Rostered Ministers Gathering
Mark your calendars for the Rostered Ministers Gathering on July 6-9, 2026, in Indianapolis. All ELCA deacons, pastors and bishops (under call, on leave or disability, retired or an approved candidate for call) are invited.