"In the Highways and the Hedges, We'll Be Somewhere a Workin' for Our Lord"
The theme for the 2025 Synod Assembly, "In the Highways and the Hedges, We'll Be Somewhere a Workin' for Our Lord," calls us to embrace a 21st-century vision of Christian life—one that extends beyond the walls of our congregations and into the world where we live, work, and play. Inspired by Jesus' teaching in Matthew 25:40 —"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me"— this theme reminds us that the main stage for living out our faith is not confined to our church buildings or programs but is instead found in our daily lives: our workplaces, schools, homes, and neighborhoods. It is in these ordinary spaces, "the highways and the hedges," that we are called to be faithful disciples, wholly devoted to Jesus and our neighbor in love.
Any pastors or deacons currently under call or contracted at least half-time.
Any SAM currently serving a congregation
Voting and Speaking Rights. Find assigned numbers on the synod website. Cannot be a retired pastor.
Not currently serving a congregation
Not attending as a congregational delegate. If attending as a congregational delegate, select "Lay Voting Member."
Must be between the ages of 15-30. Does not count towards minimum number of congregational voting members. S7.21.B17.
Speaking rights, but not voting rights.
Partners in Ministry, Interns, Other.
If you are an active rostered minister, but will not be attending the Synod Assembly, select this option.
You will have to complete this form for each congregational voting member that will NOT be attending. If your congregation has fewer than 175 baptized members, then you are only required to send one of the two allotted members.
Note: The abbreviation for Deacon is Dn. The abbreviation for Sister is Sr. The abbreviation for Brother is Br.
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If you are a multi-point parish pastor, select "I serve a multi-point parish..." from the drop down list and a list of parishes will appear.
If your congregation or organization is not listed, select "Not listed..." and you will be able to enter in the name of your organization/congregation.
All cities are based on mailing address.
We want to ensure that all attendees have a comfortable and accessible experience at the Synod Assembly. If you have any mobility needs or accessibility concerns—such as requiring close parking, elevator access, or other accommodations—please let us know in the registration form. Your input helps us plan ahead so we can best support you during the event.
We will reach out to those we hear back from that would like on-site childcare.
Attendees have several options for lodging during the assembly:
🏡 On-Campus Housing at Park Region Hall (Concordia College)Stay in a dorm-style residence with air conditioning and communal bathrooms.
🛏️ Hotel AccommodationsWe have reserved room blocks at the following hotels:
Courtyard by Marriott Fargo Moorhead – 1080 28th Ave S, Moorhead, MN (Book by April 30)
Microtel Moorhead – 2915 12th St S, Moorhead, MN 56560
Secure your housing early to ensure availability!
There will be a number of places to plug in; serving at worship, helping at registration, helping with hospitality, etc. Someone will reach out to you.
To offset the cost of processing credit cards, a credit card processing fee of $7.50 per registrant.
If you wish to remove this fee by paying by check, in the billing section select "check payment" and the fee will be removed.
