Walking together for the sake
of mission in God's world

The Northwest Synod of Wisconsin
is one of 65 synods of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America. We are
comprised of 212 congregations,
over 106,300 members, and nearly
300 clergy and rostered leaders.

Synod means walking together, which describes
our interdependent ministry relationship as we
support mission partners, carry out synodical
and churchwide initiatives, provide for education
events and leadership training, respond to
disaster and emergency needs, and heed the
call to be a church engaged in all the world.

Growing Together

This fall, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi will host a three-week continuing education event for the 50+ pastors of the church, and we will be key partners in making it happen.

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2010 Synod Assembly

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This year's assembly was held jointly with the East Central Synod of Wisconsin May 21-22 in Stevens Point. A pre-assembly event, "Digging Into The Word," was held Thursday, May 20, 6-9 pm.
View assembly details.

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Call Process

From saying farewell to a pastor to beginning strong with a new one, we help you through the call process. Learn
about the different stages of the process and find valuable resources.

Learn about the call process.
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Learn about the call process.
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Congregational Vacancies

There are several congregations who are without regularly called pastoral leadership and are in an interim period. The congregations vary greatly during the interim time from newly vacant to call extended.

View vacancies.

Featured Events

August 1
Silence Is Not The Answer-- An open conversation about sexual misconduct in congregations
Workshop led by Barbara Keller, ELCA
at Joy Lutheran Church in Prescott
View brochure.

August 2
Silence Is Not The Answer-- An open conversation about sexual misconduct in congregations
Workshop led by Barbara Keller, ELCA
at Zion Lutheran Church in Superior
View brochure.

August 14
Hearing on Draft Social Statement on Genetics 10 a.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran, Chippewa Falls

September 26 - 28
Fall Ministry Retreat at Heartwood Conference Center, Trego

View all upcoming events.

Make a Donation

Contributions to synodical ministries through immediate donations or planned gifts are most welcome. You can give a general gift or specify various ministries including Fund for Leaders, First Call Debt Reduction, Malawi, Synod Resource Center, Lutheran Disaster Response, and more.

Give a gift online.
Download a pledge form.
Learn about planning giving.
Learn about our ministries.

Book of Faith invites you to become more fluent in the language of Scripture, so we live into our calling renewed, enlivened, empowered, and sent by the Word. Join the NW Synod of WI conversation.

Learn about the initiative.
Join the conversation.
View Book of Faith videos.
Contact our synod's Book of Faith advocate with your questions.

Walking together for the sake of mission in God's world