2026 Allegheny Synod Assembly

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 

June 20, 2026, Blair County Convention Center

 

The 38th ASSEMBLY of the ALLEGHENY SYNOD of the EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

CHURCH IN AMERICA will be held in person Saturday, June 20, 2026,

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona.

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The theme is "God is Doing a New Thing."

Registration materials are available at the links below.

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2026 Synod Assembly Registration Information and Instructions:

​Please click here for the 2026 Synod Assembly Registration Information & Instructions.

To register online, please click here. 

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2026 Synod Assembly Electronic Voting:

INFORMATION COMING SOON ... VPoll Practice Voting Session.​

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2026 Synod Assembly Nominations and Elections:

We are sending out a call for service to congregations to nominate devoted Lutherans for election at the Assembly to serve on various Committees. Serving in one of these capacities is a great opportunity to support the Allegheny Synod and God’s work in our community.

Nominees must complete and submit a Nominations Form with a digital picture by June 1 to Allegheny Synod ELCA, Attention: Mrs. Paula Nihoff, Nominations Chair, 916 Hickory Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 or email to lhcupaula@aol.com with Attention: Paula Nihoff, Nominations Chair in the subject line.

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Click here for the 2026 Nominations Fillable online form and here for the 2026 Nominations Print-only form.

 

To have biographical information included with your nomination, it must be received no later than June 1. Nominations will be accepted after June 1; however, biographical information will not be included; only the nominee’s name will be listed on the ballot. Once a Nomination is received, an email or written confirmation will be sent to the nominee confirming the position(s) of interest.
 

Nominations from the Assembly floor will be required to complete the fillable online Nominations form - found at the link above - and email to office@alleghenysynod.com prior to 9:30 AM on June 20. We ask that you please acquire permission to nominate anyone.

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Resolutions and Memorials:

Resolutions and Memorials should be submitted by May 15 and must come from a voting member, a congregation, a committee, or an agency of the Synod. Included in the 2026 Synod Assembly and Registration Information and Instructions above is a sample form for Resolutions and Memorials to be presented at the Synod Assembly. Any resolution received after May 15 will NOT be included in the Bulletin of Reports. 

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The Committee on Reference and Counsel will review all resolutions. The committee may consult with the maker of the resolution if changes are required. The goal of this process of review and revision is to ensure that the resolution is germane to Assembly business and that it is in the proper format for consideration by the Assembly.

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For recording and proper distribution, all resolutions and memorials are to be submitted by synods only to the secretary of this church and not directly to churchwide units.

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Although both memorials and resolutions are requests by a synod for action, they are intended to address different issues and are processed differently.

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Partner Ministry Tables:

We invite our partner ministries to set up a display table in the Plenary Hall during Assembly. You are welcome to bring items to display or provide giveaways to attendees throughout the day. Cost of the Assembly Resource Table is $25.00; electricity is available by request for an additional fee. Please contact Andrea Paul at a.paul1118@gmail.com or 814-937-2773 if you are interested in hosting a Partner Ministry Table.

Resource Table:

In lieu of Assembly Packets, there will be a Resource Table with brochures and information for Assembly registrants. Any brochures or other information you would like included must be sent to the Synod office by June 1. Please send 50 copies of each item.

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Bulletin of Reports:

All reports from Conference Deans, Officers, main Synod Committees, and Partners must be submitted to the attention of the Synod Secretary, Rev. Rebecca Horn, at SynodSecretary@AlleghenySynod.com by May 1 to be included in the Bulletin of Reports. All reports should be submitted electronically as a word document (.doc or .docx), a basic text file (.txt) or a PDF file (.pdf).

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The Bulletin of Reports will be distributed in early June via e-mail. Please print copies of the appropriate sections for your voting members and inform them to have the copies with them for Assembly. Copies will NOT be available at the event. Those who do not have access to an electronic Bulletin of Reports, may request a printed copy by contacting Michelle at the Synod office (office@alleghenysynod.com or 814-942-1042).

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Bible Study:

INFORMATION COMING SOON

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Social Media:

Voting members and visitors attending Synod Assembly are encouraged to share what's happening during the event on social media. When posting, please use the hashtags #AlleghenySynod and #8CAssembly. There will be regular updates to the Allegheny Synod 8C Facebook page throughout the Assembly. Because of low viewership and internet connection requirements, Synod Assembly will not be live-streamed.
 

Publicity:

Registrants for the Allegheny Synod Assembly need to understand that publicity photographs may be taken during the event and their image/photographic likeness may appear in photographs taken during the Synod Assembly. By registering for the Synod Assembly, you hereby give permission that photos containing your image/likeness may be used for publicity or general information purposes including publication on the Allegheny Synod web site or within other publicity which may be seen by the general public. The Allegheny Synod will not seek any further permission nor provide any notification before using such photos.

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Archives from Previous Synod Assemblies:

2025 Allegheny Synod Assembly

The Thirty-seventh Assembly of the Allegheny Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America was held in person Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Blair County Convention Center.

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The Rev. Kevin Shock was elected Bishop of the Allegheny Synod on the fifth ballot.​

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Below please find registration material and important information.

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2025 Synod Assembly Bulletin of Reports:

Click here for the complete Bulletin of Reports which includes the Synod Directory, Assembly Agenda, and the additional material listed below under the breakdown. 

 

The full breakdown of the material is below.
 

Breakdown of Bulletin of Reports in Sections for Printing:

Click here for the Table of Contents, Agenda, and Rules of Procedure.

Click here for the Directory.

Click here for the 2026-27 Allegheny Synod Budget.

Click here for ALL Submitted Reports.

Click here for Bishop & Staff, Synod Council, and Committee Reports.

Click here for Conference Reports.

Click here for Partner Ministry Reports.

Click here for Resolutions/Memorials.

Click here for an updated Model Constitution for Congregations.

Click here for the Synod's Constitution and Bylaws.

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2024 Allegheny Synod Assembly Documents
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Click here for the 2024 Allegheny Synod Assembly minutes.
Click here for the Synod Assembly Worship.​

Click here for the link to the 2024 Nominations Packet.

​​For a summary of Memorials and Resolutions, click HERE.​​

Click here for the REVISED 2025-26 Allegheny Synod Budget (upon Assembly approval).

Click here for the 2025 Compensation and Benefits Manual.

Click here for the Candidacy Report.

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Breakdown of Bulletin of Reports in Sections for Printing:

Click here for the Table of Contents, Agenda, and Rules of Procedure.

Click here for the Directory.

Click here for all Submitted Reports.

Click here for Bishop, Synod Council, and Committee Reports.

Click here for Conference Reports.

Click here for Partner Ministry Reports.

Click here for Resolutions/Memorials.

Click here for the Constitution and Bylaws.