Assembly Registration Closes April 10, 2026
2026 Synod Assembly
April 23– April 25, 2026
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH
4500 E. Hampden Avenue | Denver, Colorado
FAQs | Bethany Lutheran Church
Address:
4500 E Hampden Ave
Denver, CO 80113 (Located in what is called Cherry Hills Village)
Parking: Free
There is parking in the front and back of the church. Both entrances to the church are wheelchair accessible. There is also an elevator inside.
Assembly Quick Links
Registration
Click below for information about Synod Assembly Registration,
Open now–April 10, 2026
Apply for Scholarship
Click below for information about Scholarships towards registration.
Due by March 31, 2026
Applicants notified by or before April 5, 2026
Retiree Form
Click below for information about filling out a form to be considered as a retired roster leader voting member
Due by March 31, 2026
Applicants notified by or before April 5, 2026
Important Dates
Click below to stay up-to-date on key deadlines and important dates as you prepare for this year's Synod Assembly.
Lodging Options
Notice: The synod is not contracting a room block for this year’s Assembly. Click here to see two hotel options near the host site at Bethany Lutheran Church which the Synod will arrange shuttle to and from the hotel to the Assembly site.
Assembly Theme
Click below to learn more about this year's Synod Assembly theme, Vida en Cristo. Life in Christ.
Assembly Keynote Speaker & Guests
Click below to learn more about this year's Keynote Speaker and ELCA Churchwide Rep.
Memorials & Resolutions
You may now submit memorials and resolutions on or before March 14, 2026 (submissions after that date will not be accepted). Click below to learn more.
2026 Nominations & Nominees
Deadline Extension - March 27, 2027
Check out the positions open for both Synod Council and Synod Committees. Fill out the form, or nominate someone else by Saturday March 27, 2026
Synod Art Project
Calling all people to participate in the Synod Art Project! Before and during the 2026 RMS Assembly, everyone across the synod is encouraged to help create a hands–on, intergenerational art installation. The final product will be displayed at closing worship.
