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During the May 16-17, 2025 assembly, we will pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance as we elect a bishop to lead our synod for the next six years. 

The nomination period will be open from January 15, 2025 until February 16, 2025.

Any member of a congregation in the Northwest Washington Synod may nominate one rostered minister of Word and Sacrament in good standing in the ELCA, including our current bishop who is eligible for and willing to serve a second term if nominated and elected.

Nomination forms are available in the download section near the bottom of this page . Paper copies are  available from the synod office upon request. All nominations will be submitted to a member of the Bishop Call Process Task Force. See the documents below for further information.

Timetable Highlights:

  • December 14 - Nomination form available in the download section below
  • January 15 - February 16 - Nominations may be received
  • February 28 - Nominees confirm whether they will continue in process or withdraw
  • March 16 - Names and biographical information of nominees distributed 
  • May 4 - Tentative Date for Online Nominee Fourm
  • May 16-17: Synod Assembly - Election process chaired by churchwide representative, Nick Kiger

Please hold our task force and the entire synod in your prayers as we discern God’s future for the Northwest Washington Synod. 

Bishop Call Process Task Force: Pastor Gail S. Rautmann, Chair; John Bumanglag, Deacon Janet Cederberg, Pastor Kristy Daniels, Pastor Paul Eldred, Bill Salen, and Kasey Shultz  

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