SYNOD ASSEMBLY 2026

SYNOD ASSEMBLY 2026

To strive for Justice
And Peace in all the Earth

June 4-6, 2026

Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center

Our upcoming Synod Assembly will be a particularly meaningful and historic gathering as it includes the election of a bishop through the ecclesiastical ballot process.

This Spirit-led process invites prayerful discernment and faithful participation from all voting members as together we listen for God’s guidance in calling our bishop for the next six years. In addition to this important election, the assembly will feature worship, learning, and time for connection and celebration—an opportunity to experience the life of our church in action. Join us as we gather in community, guided by faith and open to the movement of the Holy Spirit.

2026 Positions on Committees

Synod Council (3 years)

  • Green Bay Conference - Rostered Minister

  • Oshkosh Conference - Rostered Minister

  • Shawano Conference  - Rostered Minister

Committee on Discipline (6 years)

  • Oshkosh Conference - Lay Person

  • Wisconsin River Valley - Rostered Minister

Consultation Committee (6 years)

  • Green Bay Conference - Lay Person

  • Tomorrow River Conference - Rostered Minister

Please submit minimally two names per position.  The deadline for name submissions is March 1, 2026. Submissions can be sent to ecsw@ecsw.org.

Nominating Committee (3 years)

*This committee has not been fully functioning.  The staggered terms will help with alignment going forward.

  • Appleton Conference - Rostered Minister or Lay Person - 3 years

  • Green Bay Conference - Rostered Minister or Lay Person - 2 years

  • Oshkosh Conference - Rostered Minister or Lay Person - 1 year

  • Shawano Conference - Rostered Minister or Lay Person - 1 year

  • Tomorrow River Conference - Rostered Minister or Lay Person - 2 years

  • Wisconsin River Valley Conference - Rev RIch Block - 3 years | 2025-2028

Resolution Committee (3 years)

*This committee has not been fully functioning.  The staggered terms will help with alignment going forward.

  • Appleton Conference - Rev Erik Roth - 3 years | 2025-2028

  • Green Bay Conference - Rev Josh Fite - 2 years | 2025-2027

  • Oshkosh Conference - Rostered Minister or Lay Person - 1 year

  • Shawano Conference - Rostered Minister or Lay Person - 1 year

  • Tomorrow River Conference - Rostered Minister or Lay Person - 2 years

  • Wisconsin River Valley Conference - Amy Viljevac -3 years | 2025-2028

Please submit minimally one name per position.  The role will begin no later than December 1, 2025. Submissions can be sent to ecsw@ecsw.org.