The 147th Annual Synod will be hosted in Effingham, IL at the Thelma Keller Center and Sacred Heart Catholic Church from October 18th to 19th. The Rev. Tom Holtzen, professor of historical and systematic theology, will be speaking on “Ancient Heresies in Modern Times” on Friday afternoon at 3:15 P.M. for this year’s Synod. The Diocese is encouraged to join the members of the 147th Synod for Fr. Holtzen’s address as well as Holy Eucharist at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 5:30 P.M. on Friday evening as well as one of the three breakout sessions offered at 8:00 A.M. on Saturday morning: “A Review of Business Methods in Church Affairs” with Gerry Smith and Ellen Burbage, “Music in Small Congregations: Finding and Nurturing the Church’s Song” with Kim Wiese, Henry Evans, and The Rev. Jonathan Butcher, and a Clergy Spouse Mini Retreat organized by Denise Burgess.

To view more information on the breakout sessions, CLICK HERE.

To view information on hotel and registration, CLICK HERE.

To view the slideshow that was played at Synod 2023, please CLICK HERE.