Delegate Information
Submitting memorials
The deadline for submitting memorials to be printed in the Book of Reports and Memorials is Jan. 15, 2023. Memorials submitted after Jan. 15 and approved for convention consideration will be posted on this convention website, if they are received by June 15, 2023.
Book of Reports and Memorials
The Book of Reports and Memorials (BORAM) is now available online.
2021 archive
The 2021 synod convention took place July 26 – 28, 2021, at Luther Preparatory School in Watertown, Wis.
Convention Essay | Presidents Report | Book of Reports and Memorials | Delegate Booklet | Convention Minutes: 07/26, 07/27 & 07/28
Welcome
About the 2023 synod convention
What is the synod convention?
The synod in convention is the legislative body of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). It establishes, reviews, and amends the policies and the direction of WELS as we pursue our mission.
The purpose of the synod convention is
- to meet as a delegate synod to carry out the responsibilities of the legislative body of WELS,
- to celebrate God’s blessings on our ministry in the past,
- to nurture our faith, and
- to set in motion an agreed-upon plan of ministry for the future.
Where is the convention?
Michigan Lutheran Seminary (MLS)
2777 Hardin Street, Saginaw, Mich. 48602
Website: mlsem.org
Phone: 989-793-1010
When is the convention?
Monday, July 31–Thursday, August 3, 2023
Who attends the convention?
About 400 delegates chosen by the districts attend the convention. Male called workers (pastors, teachers, and staff ministers) and voting lay members of WELS congregations make up the voting body of the synod convention. In addition, representatives from synod governance (Conference of Presidents and Synodical Council) as well as representatives of various WELS and parasynodical ministries and missions attend the convention as advisors or observers.
What kind of business is addressed at the convention?
Topics will range from ministry and administrative operations to the financial ministry plan (budget). The Book of Reports and Memorials (BORAM) includes information about any topics to be discussed and any items of business to be determined at the convention. It is important for delegates to familiarize themselves with the BORAM ahead of the convention.
