List of ELCA synods

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America consists of 65 synods which are configured into nine regional offices. Each of the synods of the ELCA elects one bishop and three synod council officers to oversee the spiritual and organizational activities of its member congregations.[1]

A map of the nine ELCA regions. Note that the Slovak Zion Synod falls under Region 7 and the Bahamas and the Caribbean under Region 9.

Region 1

ELCA Region 1 synods

The Region 1 office is located in Seattle, Washington, and supports the mission and ministries of its member synods and congregations. The region consists of six synods and 620 member congregations.[2]

Region 2

ELCA Region 2 synods

Region 3

Region 4


Region 5

Region 6

Region 7


Region 8

Region 9

Notes

  1. "Synodical relations". About the ELCA. ELCA. 2007. Retrieved 2007-07-04.
  2. "About us". Region 1 (ELCA). 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-07-01. Retrieved 2007-07-04.
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