RIC Synods
There are 35 RIC Synods throughout the United States and Canada:
32 of the 65 synods in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) are RIC:
Click on the image at left to see the ELCA synods and regions; the RIC Synods are highlighted in purple.
3 of the 5 synods in the ELCIC (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada) are RIC:
+ British Columbia Synod
+ Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Synod
+ Eastern Synod
A Synod's Guide to Being RIC
"A Synod's Guide to Being RIC: The RIC Journey of Discernment and Living into an RIC Identity"
Synods that choose to meet or exceed the RIC Partner Public Commitments can ensure that the ministries of the synod organization are inclusive and affirming, serving as a witness to the ELCA and the ELCIC, other denominations, and society at large.
Candidacy Resources
"Resources for Candidacy Committees in Supporting LGBTQIA+ Leaders"
This resource is meant to provide information and insight for candidacy committees to support LGBTQIA+ Candidates seeking ordination.
Coming Soon: Info regarding RIC Synods and congregations that are intern sites.
2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly
Churchwide Assembly (CWA) Information
The 2025 CWA was held in Phoenix, AZ from July 28 - August 2, 2025. The assembly elected a new Presiding Bishop, Yehiel Curry, and a new Secretary, Lucille "CeCee" Mills.
The next CWA will be held in Des Moines, IA in early August, 2028.
2022- 2028 Reconsiderations of "Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust"
The 2025 Churchwide Assembly voted upon recommended edits to this 2009 document.
“Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust”
Read the 2009 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America social statement on human sexuality
Additional Churchwide Resources
"Reflections on the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly and the Bible"
by the Rev. Timothy J. Wengert
"Remarks Concerning 'Bound Conscience'"
by the Rev. Timothy J. Wengert
Extending Hospitality to People of All Gender Identities and Gender Expressions
The 2016 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Churchwide Assembly passed the two following pieces of legislation. This resource seeks to provide guidance to synods and the churchwide organization as it employs more inclusive language.
2025 ELCIC National Convention
2025 ELCIC National Convention Information
The 2025 CWA was held at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on July 10 - 13, 2025. The assembly elected a new Presiding Bishop, Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer.
Messages and Statements from the ELCIC National Bishop
ELCIC Ministries that are RIC
ELCIC Youth Team is RIC
ELCIC RIC Congregations: 37