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
2025 Churchwide Assembly (CWA) Information
The 2025 CWA will be held this summer in Phoenix, AZ July 28 - August 2.
2025 ELCA Presiding Bishop Election Questionnaire
The ELCA will elect a Presiding Bishop to a six-year term this year at the 2025 Churchwide Assembly (CWA) in Phoenix. We pray for the Holy Spirit to guide the process. You are invited to use this Bishop Election Questionnaire to get to know the candidates.
2025 ELCA Secretary Election
The ELCA will also elect a Secretary to a six-year term this year at the 2025 CWA.
2022- 2028 Reconsiderations of "Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust"
The Churchwide Assembly will vote upon recommended edits to this 2009 document.
“Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust”
2009 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America social statement on human sexuality
Are you a voting member of the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly (CWA)?
Watch this space for information on connecting with ReconcilingWorks before and during the assembly.
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 will be held this summer at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on July 10 - 13.
2025 Presiding Bishop Election Questionnaire
The ELCIC will elect a Presiding Bishop this year at the 2025 National Convention. We pray for the Holy Spirit to guide the process. You are invited to use this Bishop Election Questionnaire to get to know the candidates.
ELCIC Ministries that are RIC
ELCIC Youth Team is RIC
ELCIC RIC Congregations: 37