2026 Assembly

May 30th

On either side of the river was the tree of life… and the leaves of the tree were
for the healing of the nations.- Revelation 22:2

The business that was approved is in the hand book below and included the Rules of the Assembly (after some debate and discussion), the Rules of Organization/Agenda, the required proposed changes to the constitution, electing the slate of nominees for the uncontested open Synod Council, committees, and boards, adopting the 2027 budget, and adopting the two resolutions before the assembly this year. You can find details on all of this business in the handbook below and as highlights beneath the handbook link. A recording of the meeting can be found on our YouTube page.

2026 Oregon Synod Assembly Voting Member Handbook

FY 2027 General Fund Budget

Resolution Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Justice Through Accompaniment Material Support, and Public Witness

Resolution Requiring LGBTQIA+ Representation on Candidacy Committee

2026 Post-Synod Assembly Survey

Questions about 2026 Assembly?

Email Rhonda Powell, synod assembly planning coordinator

What is Synod Assembly?

The Synod Assembly—made up of voting members from all synod congregations—is the governing body of the Oregon Synod. Through a democratic voting process the Synod Assembly establishes synod ministry priorities, approves the synod budget, and elects members to synod positions. This annual gathering of clergy and lay people represents the synod’s highest legislative authority.

The Assembly

receives information and reports
elects nominees to leadership positions in the church
reaches decisions on matters brought before the Assembly
votes on proposed memorials and resolutions
sets priorities for the synod’s ministry
equips and educates those who attend to interpret the mission of the synod in local ministry settings
celebrates the community that is the Oregon Synod through development of relationships and worship

Our next in-person Assembly will be in 2028!

Type of Assembly Meetings was passed at our 2022 assembly

Each synod congregation elects voting members and additional voting members. Congregations can have up to eight lay voting members in the following categories:

Base voting members: Up to 2 for most congregations, more depending on size (see Voting Members per Congregation 2026 for more info)
Additional voting members:
- Up to 2 people who identify LGBTQIA+
- Up to 2 members who are people of color and/or whose first language isn’t English
- Up to 2 youth or young adult voting members

Voting Members per Congregation 2026