This synod accepts the canonical Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as the inspired Word of God and the authoritative source and norm of its proclamation, faith, and life. (+S4.03)

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod is the regional body of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for the territory including Philadelphia and Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.

The Synod is governed by the annual Assembly, a meeting of lay and clergy members selected by the congregations of the Synod. The Assembly normally meets each year in early May.

Between meetings of the Synod Assembly, the Synod Council administers the life of the Synod. Chaired by Vice President Patricia Robinson, the Council includes lay and clergy members elected by the Assembly to represent conferences or serve at-large. The Council approves calls, handles administrative and property matters, reviews congregation constitutions, and coordinates the work of the Synod and related agencies. An Executive Committee meets to handle personnel and other executive actions.

The day-to-day work of the Synod is carried out through the Office of the Bishop, which provides oversight to the congregations of the Synod and the rostered leaders (clergy and commissioned or consecrated lay professionals) under the care of the Synod.

• Mission/vision of the Synod
• Synod Assembly
• Synod Council
• Office of the Bishop
• Synod staff
• Deans

Synod Officers