All Ministers of Word and Sacrament on the rosters of the ELCA (active, on leave, retired, disability) are eligible to preach and preside at worship.
Seminarians and candidates approved for ordination are eligible to preach, but they should not preside at sacraments without the bishop’s authorization. Other laypeople who would like to be available to preach should contact the synod office for additional information.
Ministers from denominations that are in full communion relationships with the ELCA are only able to preach and preside if they have received approval from their judicatory and an Invitation to Occasional Service from the bishop of this synod.
We ask all individuals who would like to be considered for pulpit supply to complete this registration form in January of each year.
