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October 7, 2025

To Gov. Walz and the Honorable Members of the Minnesota Legislature,

As clergy and people of faith from across this state, we come to you as shepherds of
our communities. We are writing to demand that you act with moral clarity and
courageous leadership by immediately calling a special legislative session to pass a
ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Our collective heart is broken by the unimaginable tragedy at Annunciation Catholic
School. This unthinkable violence, which wounded 21 others, shattered a sacred space
and sent a tremor of fear through every school, church, and community in our state. We
refuse to accept that our children must learn lockdown drills and live with the constant
threat of gun violence as a new normal.

We are here to clear up a serious confusion: our job, as people of faith, is to offer
thoughts and prayers and recommend ideas especially as they relate to faith
communities. Your job, as our elected officials, is to make policy changes. It is a
fundamental moral responsibility of any civil society to protect its most vulnerable
members. Yet, a week and a half after this tragedy, we see no legislative commitment to
call for a special session.

We gathered recently in the Rotunda of the Minnesota State Capitol because we
believe that our grief must be turned into laws that protect our communities. In these
days of vigils, prayers, and marches, we turn our attention to you, our legislators,
because you alone have the power to do what the rest of us cannot: make laws. We
gave you this power, and we now demand that you use it.

A ban on assault weapons is not a partisan issue; it is a moral one. These weapons
were designed for the battlefield, not for our schools and churches. They are tools of
war, not peace. Their only purpose is to inflict mass casualties, to maim and destroy.
Protecting lives is a sacred duty. While we cannot erase the violence that has already
occurred, you can make it far more difficult for someone to obtain these weapons
tomorrow.

We stand with the thousands of students and parents across Minnesota who are
demanding action. We call on Governor Walz to immediately convene a special
session, and we call on every member of the legislature to honor the lives lost by finally
passing a ban on assault weapons.

It is time for courage.

Sincerely,

Pastor Laura Aase, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), St. Peter
Pastor Michele Abbott, Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, Minnetonka
Rev. Dave Adams, Concordia Campus Ministry, Moorhead
Rabbi Esther Adler, Judaism, St. Paul
Rev. Dan Adolphson, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Minneapolis
Rev. Keith Ainsley, St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Bloomington
The Rev. Dr. Susan Allers-Hatlie, Executive Director Spiritual Care & Pastoral
Education, Elko
Rev. Dr. Andrés Albertsen, Vinje Lutheran Church and Iglesia Luterana Paz y
Esperanza, SWMN Synod, Willmar
Rev. Dr. Dawn Alitz, Saint Paul Area Synod, Grace Lutheran Church, Apple Valley
The Rev. Jennifer Allred, Episcopal Homes of Minnesota, St. Paul
Pastor Blair Anderson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Minneapolis
Rev. Cassandra Anderson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Moorhead
Rev. Charles Anderson, Former Bishop of the ELCA's Southwestern MN Synod,
Northfield
Rev. Devon Anderson, The Episcopal Church in Minnesota, Minneapolis
Pastor Jake Anderson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Moorhead
Rev. Jen Anderson, Centennial United Methodist Church, Roseville and St. Anthony
Pastor Jon Anderson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, St. Paul
Rev. Kira Anderson, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Faribault
Pastor Kyle Anderson, Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Sarah Anderson, Christ the King Lutheran Church (ELCA), New Brighton
Deacon Stephanie Anderson, Augustana Lutheran Church (ELCA), West St. Paul
Rev. Maria Anderson-Lippert, University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis
Pastor Dan Ankerfelt, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
The Rev. Alice Mae Applequist (Ret.), The Episcopal Church, Olmsted County
Rev. Michele Arndt, Roseville Covenant Church/The Evangelical Covenant Church,
Roseville
Rev. Bruce Arnevik, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Minneapolis
Rev. Ernest Ashcroft, The Episcopal Church, Edina
Pastor Mary Kaye Ashley, First Lutheran Church (ELCA), Little Falls
Rev. Mark R. Aune, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, St. Paul
Rev. Yesenia Morales Bahena, Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Deacon Jennifer Baker-Trinity, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Shoreview
The Rev. Marilyn Baldwin (Ret.), St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, Roseville
Rev. Oby Ballinger, Creekside United Church of Christ, St. Paul
Rev. Anjanette Bandel, Bethel Lutheran Church, Rochester
Jake Barclay, Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator, Christ Church Lutheran,
Minneapolis
Rev. Martha Bardwell, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Pastor Laila Barr, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Prior Lake
Pastor Jeff Barrow (Ret.), Farmington Lutheran Church (Interim), Farmington
Katherine Barton, Sufism Islam, Bloomington
Rev. Danielle K. Bartz, First Congregational Church of Winona (UCC), Winona
Rev. Dr. Peter Bauck, Lutheran, Minneapolis
Pastor Andrew Baumgartner, Grace Lutheran Church, Northeast Minneapolis
Rev. Gayle Bintliff, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Hopkins
Rev. Mark Becker (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Woodbury
The Rev. Chris Fair Beebe (Ret.), The Episcopal Church, Bloomington
Pastor Jeff Beebe (Ret.), Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, East Bethel
Dr. Ginny Belden-Charles, Universalist Unitarian Church, Minneapolis
The Rev. Dan Belgumblad, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Morris
Rev. Justin Bell, The Table, Minneapolis
Rev. Dr. Chris Bellefeuille, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Bayport
Rev. W. Bruce Benson (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Northfield
Rev Deacon Patricia Benson, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Duluth
Rev. Bruce Berg (Ret.), First Lutheran Church (ELCA), Marshall
Rev. David Berg (Ret.) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Minneapolis
Rev. David A. Berg, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Rochester
Rev. Amber Bergeson, Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Pastor Kevin Bergeson, Easter Lutheran Church, Eagan
Rev. Debra Bergstrand, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Minneapolis
Rev. Hannah Bergstrom de Leon, Minneola Lutheran Church (ELCA), Goodhue
Pastor Steve Biedermann, Zion Lutheran Church, Cottage Grove
Rev. Kayla R. Billings, First Lutheran Church, Bemidji
Rev. Lindsey M.B. Bina, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley
Pastor Chris Olson Bingea, First Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Rev. Carrie Binnie, Minnetonka United Methodist Church, Eden Prairie
Rev. Meggie Bjertness, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Moorhead
Rev. David Bjorklund, St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, North St. Paul
Rev. Marc W. Blakesley, Peace United Church of Christ, St. Cloud
Rev. Bryan Bliss, Episcopal Church in Minnesota, Saint Paul
Rev. Adam Blons, Macalester Plymouth United Church, St. Paul/Ramsey
Rev. Chris Bohnhoff, Spirit of Peace Church, Minnetonka
The Rev. Mark Boorsma, Ascension Lutheran Church (ELCA), Albert Lea
Rev. Janice Bornhoft, Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Allyson Bowman, Zion Lutheran Church (ELCA), Stewartville
Rev. Vanessa Bradby, New Spirit United Church of Christ, Savage
Rev. Dr. Anita L. Bradshaw, Creekside United Church of Christ, Minneapolis
Rev. Charissa Bradstreet, Trinity Episcopal Church, Excelsior
The Rev. Nancy M. Brantingham, Episcopal Church in MN, Edina
Rev. Alan C. Bray (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), St. Peter
Rev. Sarah Breckenridge, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi
Rev. Marilyn Breckenrige (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Edina
Rev. Christian Briones, Chapel Hills United Church of Christ, Edina
Rev. Sarah Brouwer, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, St. Paul
Rev. Shawn Brooks, Faith Lutheran Church, St. Charles
Rev. Janice Bros, Covenant, Mounds View
Rev. Brother Jeff Brown, OLF, ELCA, Order of Lutheran Franciscans, Karlstad
Rev. Leigh Brown, Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, Prior Lake
Rabbi Michaela Brown, Northfield
Rev. Karen Bruins, Lake Harriet United Methodist Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Dwaine L Bruns, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Avon
Pastor Jason Bryan-Wegner, Augustana Lutheran Church, West St. Paul
Rev. Lora Burge, PCUSA-Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area, Rochester and Olmsted
Rev. Adam K. Butler, Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Lake
Rev. Jane Buckley-Farlee, Trinity Lutheran Congregation, Minneapolis
Rev. Todd Buegler, Trinity Lutheran Church, Owatonna
Deacon Dr. Amy Bumenshine, Coming Home Collaborative, Minneapolis
Rev. Sarah K. Bunge, Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church (ELCA), Buffalo
Rev. Michael L. Burk (Ret.), Retired Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
Bishop, Edina
Rev. Jessica Bakken Busch, United Redeemer Church (ELCA), Zumbrota
Rev. Jonathan Buuck, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Burnsville
Rev. Dr. John R Buzza (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lake
Johanna
The Reverend Joy Caires, Rector, St. Clement's Memorial Episcopal Church, St. Paul
Rev. Hank Campbell (Ret.), United Church of Christ (UCC), New Ulm
Rev. Sarah Campbell, Creekside United Church of Christ (UCC), Minneapolis
Rev. Jenny Cannon, Christ United Methodist Church, Rochester
Pastor Neal Cannon, Woodlake Lutheran Church (ELCA), Richfield
Rev. Kristen Capel, Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Joyce Tollefson Capp, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Raymond
Rev. Jay Carlson, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Meta Herrick Carlson, Bethlehem Church (ELCA), Minneapolis & Minnetonka
Rev. Emily Carson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Rochester
Sister Therese Carson, OSB, St. Scholastica Monastery, Duluth
Rev. Babette Chatman, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Minneapolis
Rev. Carrie Chatelaine, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Cleveland
Rev. Chris Chatelaine-Samsen, Central Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), St. Paul
Rev. D.J. Chatelaine, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kenyon
Rev. Canon Peg Chemberlin, CEO, Justice Connections, Minneapolis
Rev. Emily Chesley, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Minneapolis
Rev. Dr. Catrina Ciccone, Bread of Life Deaf Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Eric Clapp, Calvary Lutheran Church, Perham
Rev. Jessica Clay, White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, Mahtomedi
The Rev. Dr. Matthew M. Cobb, Director for Evangelical Mission, NE Minnesota Synod
of the ELCA, Duluth
Rev. Jim Cochrane, Valley Community Presbyterian Church, Golden Valley
Rev. Ian Coen-Frei, Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Dr. Kristofer Phan Coffman, Luther Seminary, St. Paul
Rabbi Norman M. Cohen, Judaism, Edina
Rev. Jen Collins, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Dr. Joy McDonald Coltvet, Incarnation Lutheran Church, Shoreview
Rev. Timothy Coltvet, Luther Seminary, St. Paul
Rev. Ben Connelly, Minnesota Zen Meditation Center, Minneapolis
Rev. Beth Hoffman Copenhaver, The Congregational Church - United Church of Christ,
Detroit Lakes
Rev. Katherine Cornell, Asbury United Methodist Church, Duluth
Rev. Tom Countryman, Cannon Falls & Stanton United Methodist Churches, Inver
Grove Heights
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Cressman, Backstory Preaching, Minneapolis
The Rev. Joseph Crippen, Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Jen Crow, First Universalist Church of Minneapolis, Minneapolis
Pastor Christopher S. Culuris, First Lutheran Church, Saint Peter
Rev. Jason Cutshall, Grace Episcopal Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Mindy Czycalla, Beckville Lutheran Church, Litchfield
Rev. Jay Dahlvang, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mankato
Rev. Betsy Dartt (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Minneapolis
The Rev. Susan Daughtry, Grace Episcopal Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Jonathan Davis, St. John's Lutheran Church (ELCA), Northfield
Rev. Lauren Baske Davis, First United Church of Christ, Northfield
Rev. Dr. Deb DeMeester, Synod of Lakes and Prairies, PCUSA, Eagan
Pastor Jim Demke, Faith Lutheran Church, Waconia
Rev. Angela Denker, Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Pastor Jean Carlos Diaz, Neon/Wesley Foundation at the University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis
Brother Doug Dockter, Order of Lutheran Franciscans (ELCA), Willmar
Rev. Sandy Dodson, Cherokee Park United Church, St. Paul
Rev. Dan Doering, People of Hope Church, Rochester
The Rev. Anna Doherty, Christ Episcopal Church, Woodbury
Rev. Doug Donley, University Baptist Church, Minneapolis
The Rev. Guy Drake, Episcopal Parish of St. David, Minnetonka
Deacon Mary Kay DuChene, LeaderWise, New Brighton
Rev. Mollie Dvorak, St. Paul Area Synod, Chaplain, Corcoran
Rabbi Shoshana Dworsky, Jewish, St. Paul
Rev. Kristin Dybdal, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Edina
Rev. Jake Dyrhaug, Living Waters Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids
Rev. Laurie A. Eaton (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Plymouth
Rev. Bill Eaves, United Methodist Church, White Bear Lake
The Rev Julie Ebbesen, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Mendota
Heights
Pastor Kristen Eisele, Farmington Lutheran Church, Farmington
Pastor Benjamin Eisele, Farmington Lutheran Church, Farmington
Rev. Joy G. Ekstedt, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), St. James
Executive Director David B. Eliason (Ret.), Green Lake Lutheran Ministries, Spicer
Rev. Neil Ellingson, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Mankato
Dr. Hamdy Elsawaf, Senior Imam, Islamic Community Center of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Rev. Corinne Freedman Ellis, Peace United Church of Christ, Duluth
Rev. Rob Englund (Ret.), Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Richfield
Rev. Chris Enstad, Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities, Hennepin County
Rev. Penny Entringer, United Church of Christ, Glencoe
Rev. Brian Entz, Buffalo Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Church (USA), Buffalo
Pastor Jules Erickson, All Saints Lutheran Church (ELCA), Cottage Grove
Rev. Dr. Siri Erickson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), St. Peter
The Rev. Terry M. Erickson, The Episcopal Church in Minnesota, Minneapolis
Pastor Martin Ericson, Como Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Pastor James Erlandson, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, St. Paul
Rev. Katie Ernst, Episcopal Church in Minnesota, St. Paul
The Rev. Lawrence W. Farris, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Dr. Laurie Pound Feille (Ret.), Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Minneapolis
Rev. Robert Farlee (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Minneapolis
Rev. Ann Fenlason, Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Lake
Sister Kay Fernholz, SSND, Roman Catholic, Madison
Rev. Ali C. Ferin, St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Roseville
Rev. Sharon L. Fields, United Methodist, Saint Paul
Rev. Richard Fitzer, Elk River Lutheran Church, Big Lake
Pastor Jeffrey Fitzkappes, Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), Montevideo
Pastor Matthew Ian Fleming, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Eden
Prairie
Rev. Ryan Fletcher, Minneapolis Area Synod (ELCA), Minneapolis
Rev. Amanda L. Floy, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Owatonna
Pastor Dianna Dubham Foltz, Coon Rapids United Methodist Church, Coon Rapids
Rev. Denise Fossen, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Clinton
Rev. Reed Fowler, Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA), Apple Valley
Rev. Margaret Fox, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Amanda France, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Watonwan
County
Rev. Kelly France, Circle of Faith Parish, Martin County
The Rev. Leonard Freeman, St David's Episcopal Church, Minnetonka
The Rev. Lindsay Hardin Freeman, The Episcopal Church of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Pastor Stephanie Ransom Friesen, Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Sarah Friesen-Carper, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection (ELCA) , Roseville
Rev. Lisa Friedman, Unitarian Universalist Church of Minnetonka, Wayzata
Pastor Rebecca Wold Freeman, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Katherine Froehlich, Northeast United Methodist Church, Minneapolis
Rev. John Froiland (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), St. Paul
Pastor Mary Froiland, Redeemer Lutheran Church (ELCA), White Bear Lake
Rev. Brenda L. Froisland, Bethel Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Brad Froslee, St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Roseville
Rev. Dr. Terry J. Frovik (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lake
Shore
Rev. John A. Gabrielson, Atonement Lutheran Church, St. Cloud
The Rev. Dr. Beth Ann Gaede, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Minneapolis
Rev. Jack Gaede, White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, Mahtomedi
Rev. Dr. Meghan Gage-Finn, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Kelly Gallagher, United Church of Christ, Minneapolis
Rev. Dr. Kate Galvin, Episcopal, Richfield
Rev. Rebecca Gamble, Normandale Lutheran Church, Edina
Rev. Raul Garcia III, St. John's Lutheran Church (ELCA), Mound
Rev. Diane S. Gardner, Creekside United Church of Christ, Minneapolis
Rev. Daniel Garnaas (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), St. Paul
Pastor Gregory Geier, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Hastings
Beth Gendler, Executive Director, Jewish Community Action, St. Paul
Rev. Dr. Carl-Eric Gentes, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (ELCA), Rochester
Rev. Emily Goldthwaite, United Church of Christ, Minneapolis
Rev. Melissa Melnick Gonzalez, Tapestry, Hennepin
Rev. Kimberly Goodman, Presbyterian Church (USA), Bloomington
Rabbi Yosi Gordon, Jewish, Yoshi's School, Mendota Heights
Rev. Paul Graham, St. Ansgar Lutheran Church, Cannon Falls
Rev. Heather Grantham, Hamline Church, St. Paul, Presbyterian Church (USA), St.
Paul
Rev. Jacob Greeneway, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Minneapolis
Rev. Dawnlynn Greeney, The Episcopal Church in Minnesota, Minneota
The Venerable Leland H. Grim, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, ECMN, International
Falls
Rev. Justin A. Grimm, Saint Paul Area Synod (ELCA), St. Paul
The Rev. Mary Groeningee, St Mary's Episcopal Church, Ely
Rev. Kent Claussen Gubrud, Roseville Lutheran Church (ELCA), Roseville
Rev. Hannah Campbell Gustafson, Lyndale UCC/Mental Health Connect, Minneapolis
Rev. Brian Gutzmann, Central Lutheran Church, Ramsey
Rev. Erik Haaland, Christ Church Lutheran, Minneapolis
Rev. Tania Haber, Westwood Lutheran Church, St. Louis Park
The Rev. Sonja Hagander, Christ the King Lutheran Church, New Brighton
Rev. Gregory Hall, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Prior Lake
Rev. Bryce Johnson, United Methodist Church, Mahtomedi
Rev. Marchelle Hallman, African Methodist Episcopal, Minneapolis
Pastor Lee Hallstrom (Ret.), Grace Lutheran Church, Apple Valley
Rev. Mary Halvorson (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, St. Paul
Rev. Mollie Hamre, Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake
The Rev. Arthur Hancock, St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, White Bear
Lake
Deacon Brenda Handel-Johnson, First Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Peter
Rev. Patrick Cabello Hansel, Edina Community Lutheran church, Minneapolis
Rev. Kyle Hanson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Crystal
Rev Mark S. Hanson Presiding Bishop Emeritus, Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA), Minneapolis
Pastor Paul L. Harrington, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley
The Rev. Peter Harrits, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (ELCA), Apple Valley
Rev. Jeanne Hartfield, Christ Lutheran Church (ELCA), Lake Elmo
Bishop Regina Hassanally, Southeastern MN Synod ELCA, Northfield
Pastor Alison Haugeruc, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Barnesville
Pastor Corrine Haulotte, Luteran Campus Center, Winona
Rev. Jeanne Haus, Church of the Nazarene, Minneapolis
Rev. Paul Hauschild, Chatfield Lutheran Church, Chatfield
Rev. Matthew Hausken, Cross of Calvary Church (ELCA), Olivia
Sister Sarah Hausken, Cross of Calvary Lutheran Church, Olivia
Rev. Lisa Hawe, Bethel Lutheran Church, Red Wing
Rev. Susie Hayward, Creekside United Church of Christ (UCC), Minneapolis
Rev. Anna Helgen, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Bloomington
Pastor Katie Hendrikson, Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, Mounds View
The Rev. Kristie Hennig (Ret.), Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Kathryn Herman (Ret.), United Church of Christ, Arden Hills
Rev. Glen N. Herrington-Hall (Ret.), Cherokee Park United Church, St. Paul
Rev. Deacon Ian Heseltine, Augsburg University, Minneapolis
Dr. Mary Hess, Luther Seminary, Ramsey County
Pastor John Hierlinger, Gustavus Adolphus, St. Paul
Chaplain C. John Hildebrand, Calvary Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Elizabeth Hiller, Dilworth Lutheran Church, Dilworth
Rev. Rhonda Hlavinka, Salem Lutheran Church Uptown, Minneapolis
The Rev. Sarah Hoch, The Episcopal Church in Minnesota, Minneapolis
Rev. Day Hodd, United Methodist Church, St. Paul
Rev. Eric Hoffer, Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Roger A Holland (Ret.), Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod), Apple Valley
Rev. Luke Hollander, First English Lutheran Church (ELCA), Cannon Falls
Chaplain Nikki Holm, Unitarian Universalist Church, Lakeville
Rev. Aaron Holmgren, Salem Lutheran Church (ELCA), West St. Paul
Rev. Dr. Melanie Homan, Hamline Church United Methodist Church, St. Paul
Rev. K.P. Hong, Unity Church-Unitarian, St. Paul
Rev. Dr. Joel Wight Hoogheem, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove
Rev. Judy Hoover, The Episcopal Church, Golden Valley
Rev. Shawna Horn, Lead Pastor, Brooklyn United Methodist Church, Brooklyn Center
Rev. Beth Horsch, The Center for Church Innovation, Minneapolis
Rev. David Hottinger, Chaplain, Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ,
St. Paul
Rev. Mike Hotz (Ret.), St. Paul's United Church of Christ, St. Paul
Pastor Jodi Houge, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, St Paul
Pastor Eliot N. Howard, Morningside Hills United Church of Christ (UCC), Edina
Rev. Shari Howell, Chaplain, Federation of Christian Ministries, Dakota County
Rev. Krista Weber Huang, Merging Waters Unitarian Universalist Congregation, New
Brighton
Pastor John Hulden, Minneapolis Area Synod (ELCA), Shafer Township, Taylors Falls
The Rev. Cynthia S. Huse (Ret.), Garfield Lutheran Church, Madison
Jaylani Hussein, Executive Director, CAIR-Minnesota, Minneapolis
Rev. Jennifer Ikoma-Motzko, Park Avenue United Methodist Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Amber Ingalsbe, Grace University Lutheran Church (ELCA), Minneapolis
Rev. Kristine Isder, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Marshall
Rev. Kathy Itzin, Robbinsdale Parkway United Church of Christ, Robbinsdale
Rev. Alexandra Jacob, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Tammy S. Jacobson, Sverdrup Lutheran Church (ELCA), Underwood
Rev. Lisa Janke, Mount Olive Lutheran Church (ELCA), Rochester
Rev. Kristen Rouner Jeide (Ret.), Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Eva Jensen (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Golden
Valley
Pastor Sara Jensen, Lutheran Church of Christ the Redeemer, Minneapolis
Rev. Dr. Andrea Johnson, First Universalist Church Minneapolis, Minneapolis
Rev. Bryce Johnson, United Methodist Church, Mahtomedi
Rev. Christina Johnson, Zion Lutheran Church (ELCA), Cloquet
Rev. Daniel C. Johnson, Park Avenue United Methodist Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Heather Roth Johnson, Bethlehem Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Holly Johnson, Spirit Garage Church, Minneapolis
The Rev. Louise Johnson, Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Matt Johnson, St. John's Lutheran Church, Shakopee
Rev. Sally Howell Johnson, United Methodist Church, St. Paul
Rev. Samantha Johnson, Co-Organizer of Gather Twin Cities, Minneapolis
Rev. Dr. Sandra Johnson, First Congregational Church of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Pastor Kary Jonas, First Lutheran Church (ELCA), Lake City
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones, The House of Hope Presbyterian Church, St. Paul
Pastor Hans Jorgensen, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Deacon Nina Joygaard, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Crystal
Rev. Amy L. Juel, Calvary Lutheran Church, Willmar
Pastor Bryant Kaden, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Redwood Falls
Rev. Amy Karlson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Glencoe
Rev. Erik Karlson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Glencoe
Rev. Dr. Rachael Keefe, Living Table United Church of Christ (UCC), Minneapolis
Rev. Emmy Kegler, ELCA, Minneapolis
Rev. Margaret Kelly, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Minneapolis
Pastor Marvin Kettering, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley
Rev. Christy Key, Executive Pastor, Hennepin Ave. United Methodist Church,
Minneapolis
Pastor Steve Kidder, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Mankato
Rev. Wes Kimball, All Saints Lutheran Church (ELCA), Cottage Grove
Rev. Katherine King, Prairie Lakes Parish of the United Methodist Church (UMC),
Janesville
Rev. Rick King, Falcon Heights Church (UCC), Falcon Heights
Rev. Michelle Kleene, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Sacred Heart
Rev. Rick King, Falcon Heights Church - United Church of Christ, Falcon Heights
Pastor Quinlan Koch, First Lutheran Church, Red Wing
Rev. Cathy M. Kolwey, Waconia Moravian Church, Waconia
Rev. Mary Koon, Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, Bloomington
Rev. Amy Courts Koopman, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Minneapolis
Rev. Erin Koster, Family of God Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Park
Pastor Lowell Krogstad, St Luke's Lutheran Church and Morgan United Methodist
Church, Morgan and Franklin
Rev. Rebecca Krogstad, St. Matthew's and Bethany Lutheran Churches, Evan and
Morgan
Pastor Austin Krohnke, St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Marshall
Rev. Sarah Krolak, Shelter Church, North Waseca and Faith Lutheran
Churches, Mankato, Waseca, Janesville
Deacon Erin Kuehl, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Alden
Pastor Janel Kuester, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Cottonwood
Rev. Helen Beth Kuhens (Ret.), Moorhead
Rev. Dr. Theodore Kunze, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Saint Peter
Rev. Kim Kyllo, St. John's Lutheran Church, Lakeville
Rev. Angela LaMoore, Nativity Lutheran Church, St. Anthony
Rev. Richard Lanford (Ret.), The First Congregational Church of Minnesota, UCC,
Minneapolis
Rev. David Landt, Mills Church, Minnetonka
Pastor Pam Stalheim Lane, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Robbinsdale
Corrie Lapinsky, Founder, Interstanding, Inc., Unity Unitarian Church, St. Paul
Rev. Amy Zalk Larson, St. Paul's Lutheran Church (ELCA), Red Wing
Deacon Erica Larson, Transfiguration Lutheran Church, Bloomington
Rev. Joe A. Larson (Ret.), Edina Community Lutheran Church, Edina
Rev. Karen R. Larson, Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.), Minneapolis
Rev. Lon Larson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lakeville
Rev. Matt Larson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Goodhue County
Rev. David Larson-Martínez, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Pastor Laura Laughlin, Crown of Glory Lutheran Church (ELCA), Chaska
Rev Sue Leibnitz, Trondhjem Lutheran Church, Lonsdale
Pastor John Lestock, Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Stillwater, Mn, Stillwater
Rev. Dr. Ron Letnes, ENGAGE: Lutherans for Gun Violence Prevention, St. Paul Area
Synod (ELCA), St. Paul
Rev. Harvey Leuning (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Mendota
Heights
Rev. Dr. Karoline M. Lewis, Professor of Biblical Preaching, Luther Seminary, St. Paul,
Minneapolis
The Very Rev. Katherine Lewis, The Episcopal Church in Minnesota, Minneapolis
Rev. Michelle Lewis, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), West Saint Paul
Rev. Elizabeth Lienesch, St. Clement's Episcopal Church, St. Paul
Deacon Krista Lind, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), St. Paul
Rev. Dr. Justin Lind-Ayres, Grace University Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Todd Lippert, Community Minister, Creekside United Church of Christ, Minneapolis
Rev. Ann Lock, Bethel United Methodist Church, Mound
Rev. Eunhyey Lok, St. Paul
Rev. Benjamin A. Loven, Our Savior's Lutheran Church (ELCA), Rochester
Bishop Craig Loya, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, Minneapolis
The Rev. Jason B. Lucas-Green, The Episcopal Church in Minnesota, Fridley
Rev. Eric Luedtke, House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Richfield
Rev. Stephanie Luedtke, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), St. Paul
Rev. Jason Lukis, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Maple Grove
Rev. Barbara Lund, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Minneapolis
Rev. Linda Lund (Ret.), Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley
Rev. Barbara Lundblad, Grace University Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Diane Luther, The Episcopal Church, Burnsville
Rev. Roger W. Lynn, Hamline Church United Methodist Church, St. Paul
Rev. Elizabeth Macaulay, Hennepin Ave United Methodist Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Ruth MacKenzie (Emerita), First Universalist Church of Minneapolis, Saint Paul
Rev. William B MacLean (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Edina
Rev. Cindy Maddox, First United Church of Christ of Northfield, Northfield
The Rev. Marta Maddy, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Duluth
Rev. Dr. Anna M. Madsen, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Two
Harbors
Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm, Beth Jacob Congregation, Mendota Heights
Rev. Richard A Magnus, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Bloomington
The Rev. Michael Mandsager, Bethel Lutheran Church, Rochester
Pastor Debbie Manning, The Table Minneapolis, Minneapolis
Dr. Amy Marga, Professor, Luther Seminary, St. Paul
Pastor Maria Markman, Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA), Andover
The Rev. Dr. George H. Martin, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Bloomington
Rev. Benjamin Masters, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Minneapolis
The Rev. Susan Masters (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Minneapolis
Rev. John W. Matthews (Ret.), ELCA Pastor, Apple Valley
The Rev. Timothy Maybee, Spring Garden Lutheran Church, Farmington
Fr. Cody Maynus, All Saints Episcopal Church, Northfield
Rev. Chris McArdle, First Congregational Church UCC of Anoka, Anoka
Rev. Jane McBride, First Congregational Church of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Rev. Ian McConnell, Fabric, Minneapolis
Rev. Diana McLean, Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Bloomington
Pastor Jenny McLellan, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Burnsville
The Rev. Jennifer McNally, The Episcopal Church, Dakota County
Rev. Laurel Meester, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Blooming Prairie
Pastor Jan Mehlhoff, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Minneapolis
Rev. Nate Melcher, Richfield United Methodist Church, Minneapolis
Jane Menning, City Director, The Minneapolis/St Paul Navigators Ministry, Minneapolis
Rev. Dr. Anna Mercedes, College of Saint Benedict, Evangelical Lutheran Church of
America, St. Joseph
Rev. Lisa Meshke, First English Lutheran Church (ELCA), Faribault
Rev. Dr. Kent A. Meyer (Interim), St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Delano
Rev. Steven E. Meyer, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Caledonia
Rev. Kris Tostengard Michel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Minneapolis
Pastor Lauren Mildahl, St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA), Circle Pines
Rev. Paul Miller, First Lutheran Church, Lake City
Rev. Peter Weston Miller, Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), Stillwater
The Rev. Susan Miller (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Maplewood
Rev. Doug Mitchell (Emeritus), Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Kristi R. Mitchell, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Alden
Rev. Susie Modrow, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Circle Pines
Rev. Dr. Glenn L. Monson, Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester
Fr. Scott Monson, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Afton
Rev. Amy Wick Moore, United Church of Christ in New Brighton, New Brighton
The Rev. Mark Moore, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Elk River
Rev. T. C. Moore, Roots Moravian Church, St. Paul
Rev. Doug Mork, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Sara E. Morse, Hazel Park Congregational United Church of Christ, St. Paul
Deacon Lauren Morse-Wendt, Edina Community Lutheran Church, Edina
The Rev. Susan Maetzold Moss, Episcopal Church in MN, Ramsey
Rev. Cindy Mueller, Creekside Clergy, Buffalo
Rev. Susan Mullin (Ret.), Hamline Church United Methodist, St Paul
Bishop Jen Nagel, Minneapolis Area Synod (ELCA), Minneapolis
The Rev. Margaret Nancarrow, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Duluth
Rev. Kent Narum, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), St. Peter
Rev. Cassandra Nault, Atonement & Cross of Glory Lutheran Churches, New Brighton
& Mounds View
Rev. Dr. Bill Nelsen, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), St. Peter
Pastor David E. Nelson (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Annandale
Rev. Eric Nelson, Trinity Lutheran Church, Lindstrom
Rev. John D. F. Nelson, Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Hopkins
Pastor Josh Nelson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Chanhassen
Pastor Karsten Nelson, Redeemer Lutheran Church, White Bear Lake
Pastor Rob Nelson (Retired), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Rochester
Rev. Tim Nelson (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), St. Paul
Rev. Dana Neuhauser, New City Church Minneapolis, Minneapolis
Pastor Kai Nilsen, Lutheran Church, Shoreview
Elder Khanh Nguy?n, Sanctuary Covenant Church, Minneapolis
Rev. G. Travis Norvell, Judson Memorial Baptist Church (ABC-USA), Minneapolis
Rev. Kathie Nycklemoe, St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Bloomington
Pastor Peter Nycklemoe, Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Dennis O'Brien, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Minneapolis
Rev. Elizabeth O'Sullivan, Congregational United Church of Christ, Austin
Pastor Bryan Odeen, St. Peder's Lutheran Church (ELCA), Minneapolis
Bishop Amy Odgren, Northeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA, Duluth
Dannica Olsen, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry, Westwood Lutheran
Church (ELCA), St. Louis Park
Rev. Bryan Olson, Cottage Grove United Church of Christ, Cottage Grove
Rev. Jess Olson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Northwestern MN
Synod, Moorhead
The Rev. Jon B. Olson, Minister for Vocations, NWMN Synod (ELCA), Ottertail County
Deacon Nancy L. Olson (Ret.), Grace University Lutheran Church (ELCA), Minneapolis
Rev. Rolf E. Olson, Roseville Lutheran Church, Roseville
Rev. Shelly Bliesmer Olson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Cleveland
Pastor Tom Olson, St. Barnabas Lutheran Church (ELCA), Plymouth
Rev. Keith H Olstad (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Minneapolis
Pastor Joe Orner, Transfiguration Lutheran Church (ELCA), Bloomington
Rev. Ashley Osborn, Valley of Peace Lutheran Church, Golden Valley
Rev. Hierald Osorto, Iglesia Luterana St. Paul's-San Pablo (ELCA), Minneapolis
Rev. Debra A. Ost, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Saint Paul Area
Synod, St. Paul
Pastor Sherri Otto, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Shakopee
The Rev. Deacon Maureen Otwell (Ret.), St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Afton-Basswood
Grove, Hastings
Rev. Dr. Andrew Packman, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, St. Paul
Pastor Duane Paetznick (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Apple
Valley
Pastor Doug Pagitt, Vote Common Good, Edina
Rev. Lois Pallmeyer (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Eagan
Pastor Kari Pancoast, Bethel & Immanuel Lutheran Churches, Little Falls & Hillman
Rev. Emily Papke-Larson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Bemidji
Brian PaStarr, Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
The Rev. Dr. Jessica Patchett, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Seth Patterson, United Church of Christ, Minneapolis
Rev. Donald Patterson (Ret.), Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA), St. Paul
Rev. Douglas Paulson, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Duluth
Rev. Keith Pearson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), New London
Rev. Micah Pearson, Woodlake Lutheran Church, Richfield
Rev. Marshall Pechauer (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Minneapolis
Rev. Mary Pechauer, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Edina
Rev. Craig Pederson, Augustana Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Dr. Dee Pederson, Bishop, Southwestern Minnesota Synod (ELCA), Redwood
Falls
Deacon Elizabeth Pedersen, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Brooklyn
Park
Rev. Linda M. Pedersen, River of Hope Lutheran Church, Hutchinson
Rev. John Clark Pegg, Creekside UCC, Minneapolis
Associate Chaplain Mary Perez, Office of the Chaplain, Carleton College, Minneapolis
Rev Linda Petersen, Universal Life Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Hans Peterson, River of Hope Lutheran Church, Hutchinson
Rev. Matthew Peterson, Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), Moorhead
Rev Nissa Peterson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Chatfield
Rev. Matthias Peterson-Brandt, Cherokee Park United Church, St. Paul
The Rev. Cindy Peterson-Wlosinski, Episcopal Church in Minnesota, Duluth
Rev. Dr. John E. Phelan, Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Stillwater
Rev. Rory Philstrom, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Burnsville
The Rev. Gretchen Pickeral, Grace Episcopal Church Minneapolis, Hennepin
Rev. Joyce Piper, ELCA, Duluth
Pastor Melissa Pohlman, Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Elise Tweten Pokel, Transfiguration Lutheran Church, Bloomington
Rev. Matt Polsdofer, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, East Bethel
Rev. Beth Pottratz, Northeastern Minnesota Synod (ELCA), Motley
Rev. Gwendolen M. Powell, Chaplain, Allina EMS and MSP Airport PD, St. Paul
Rev. Monica Powers, Lyndale United Church of Christ, Minneapolis
Rev Ronald Prasek (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Eagan
Rev. Ryan Prondzinski, St. John's Lutheran Church, Mound
Rev. S. Lindy Purdy, Wayzata Community Church, Wayzata
Rev. Donna Putney, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Litchfield
Rev. Dawn Quame, Madison Healthcare Services, St.Paul's, St.John's and Louisburg
Lutheran, ELCA, Madison
Pastor Steven Quist, First Lutheran church ELCA, Marshall
Deacon Amanda Randall-Nelson, Peace Lutheran Church, New London
Rabbi Debra Rappaport, Reconstructing Judaism, Minneapolis
Pastor Kari Fedje Rasmus (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Edina
Rev. Ingrid Rasmussen, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Dr. Thomas Reiner (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Shakopee
Rev. Greg Renstrom (Ret.), Hamline United Methodist Church, St. Paul
Rev. Kirkland Reynolds, Christ United Methodist Church, Rochester
Rev. Jacie Richmond, Bethlehem Lutheran Church (ELCA), Mankato
Rev. Max Richter, Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, Edina
Rev. Dr. Kristin Riegel, St. Luke Presbyterian Church, Minnetonka
Rev. Cynthia Riggin, Lead Minister, United Church of Christ New Brighton, New
Brighton
Deacon Deborah Robinson, Resurrection Lutheran Church, St. Joseph
Rev. T. Michael Rock, Lyndale United Church of Christ, Minneapolis
Pastor Nikki Rockne, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Goodhue
County
Pastor Gretchen Rode, House of Hope Lutheran Church, Roseville
Rev. Jill Rode, St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Rev. Gretchen Roeck, The Episcopal Church in Minnesota, Minneapolis
Pastor Julie L. Rogness, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Northfield
Former Bishop Peter Rogness, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), St.
Paul
The Rev. Dr. Paul Rohde, Transfiguration Lutheran Church, Bloomington
Rev. Sarah Rohde, Grace Lutheran Church, Apple Valley
Deacon Susan Wold Rohde, Transfiguration Lutheran Church/ELCA, Bloomington
Rev. Daniel Romero, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Minneapolis
Candidate Natalie Romero, Word & Service Candidate, St. Michael's Lutheran Church
(ELCA), Roseville
The Venerable Rena Romero, Archdeacon, Episcopal Church in Minnesota,
Minneapolis
Rev. Jen Rome, Pilgrim Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Candidate Natalie Romero, Word & Service Candidate, St. Michael's Lutheran Church
(ELCA), Roseville
Rev. Phillip Romine, Transitional Associate Pastor, The House of Hope Presbyterian
Church, St. Paul
Rev. Jeffrey Ronning, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Maplewood
Rev. Kara K. Root, Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
The Rev. Philip J. Rose, Episcopal Homes of Minnesota, St. Paul
Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg, World to Come Twin Cities, Minneapolis
Rev. Andrea Roske-Metcalfe, Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev Kristin A Ross, Edina Community Lutheran Church, Edina
Rev. Leah Rosso, Love First United Methodist Church of the St. Cloud Region, Sartell
Pastor Marla Rotman, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Rochester
Rev. Tim Rotman, Zumbro Lutheran Church (ELCA), Rochester
Rev. Thomas Roy, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Annandale
Rev. Tom Roy, Justification, Benton
The Rev. V. Beth Royalty, Calvary Episcopal Church, Rochester
Rev. Michelle Ruen, Lutheran Church of the Cross, Nisswa
Rev. Erik Rundquist, First Lutheran Church, Hinckley
Rev Joyce Rush, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brainerd
Rev. Dr. William Russell, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Minneapolis
Rev. Charlie Ruud, Richfield Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Associate Chaplain Hannah Sackett, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA),
Minneapolis
Rev. Dr. Debra Samuelson (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Minneapolis
Rev. Miriam Samuelson-Roberts, Christ Church Lutheran, Minneapolis
The Rev. Dr. Peter Samuelson, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Minneapolis
Rev. Clara Sanders, Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis
The Cody J. Sanders, Luther Seminary, St. Paul
Rev. Dr. Jill Sanders, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Alexandria
Riley Santelman, M.Div., Youth Ministry Coordinator, First Lutheran Church, Alexandria
Pastor Jeff Sartain, Edina Community Lutheran Church, Edina
Rev. Teleen M. Saunders, Fish Lake Lutheran (ELCA), Harris
Rev. Mary Kay Sauter (Ret.), United Church of Christ in New Brighton, Maple Grove
The Rev. Ramona Scarpace, Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Anne Schaefer, Elk River Lutheran Church, Elk River
Rev. Dr. Thomas H. Schattauer (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America,
Minneapolis
The Rev. Carrie S. Scheller, ELCA, Chaplain, Ecumen Hospice, Duluth
Rev. Erica Schemper, Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Dr. Kathryn Schifferdecker, Luther Seminary, Lake Elmo
Rev. Kevin Schill, Hamline Church United Methodist Church, St. Paul
Rev. Dr. David Tsai Shinn, Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Minneapolis
Rev. Merlin Schlichting (Ret.), St. Timothy Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Rev. Christoph Schmidt, Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA), Hermantown
Rev. Dr. Peter Schmidt, Grace Community Lutheran Church, Bigfork
Rev. Timothy Schroeder, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), West St.
Paul
Rev. Jamie Schultz, Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
Rev. John Schwehn, Augsburg University, Minneapolis
Deacon Mark Sedio, Christ Church Lutheran, Minneapolis
Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Shebeck, St. Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Rev. Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy, All Nations Indian Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Craig F. Simenson, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev.-Elect Morgan Simmons, Luther Seminary, St. Paul
Rev. Amanda Simons, University Lutheran Church of Hope (ELCA), Minneapolis
Rev. Matthew P. Sipe, Hilltop United Methodist Church, Mankato
Pastor Kristin Skare, Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, Eden Prairie
Pastor Rick Skare, Word of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA), Rogers
Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Skinner, Luther Seminary, St. Paul
Pastor Trevor Skorburg, Zion Lutheran Church, Buffalo
Rev. JT Smiedendorf, Acting Lead Minister, Plymouth Congregational Church,
Minneapolis
Rev. Amy Mihelich Smith, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi
Rev. Georgianna Smith, St. Clements Episcopal Church, St. Paul
The Rev. Lisa White Smith, The Episcopal Church, Plymouth
Pastor Marta A. Smith, The Table MPLS, Minneapolis
Pastor Dave Sorenson, Trinity/Wanamingo Lutheran Churches ELCA, Wanamingo
Rev. Ruth Sorenson, Lyngblomsten, St. Paul
Rabbi Adam Stock Spilker, Mount Zion Temple, St. Paul
The Rev. Jon Spinillo, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Winona
Pastor Liesl Spitz, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Pastor Sara Spohr, Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Pastor Vickie Spyhalski, United Methodist Church, Austin
Pastor Michael Stadie (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Golden
Valley
The Rev. Denise Ione Stahura, Episcopal Church of the Advent, Farmington
Rev. Christy Stang, The Episcopal Church in Minnesota, Edina
The Rev. Deacon Chelsea Stanton, Christ Episcopal Church, Woodbury
The Rev. Peter Stebinger, St John the Baptist Episcopal Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Wendy Steger, All Saints Lutheran Church (ELCA), Eagan
Rev. Luke Stevens-Royer, First Unitarian Universalist Church, Rochester
Rabbi Sharon Stiefel, Mayim Rabim and Shir Tikvah, Minneapolis
Rev. Jullan Stoneberg, First Unitarian Society, Minneapolis
Rev. Dana Fath Strande, The Episcopal Church, Burnsville and Woodbury
Rev. Barb Streed, ELCA, Co-Organizer of Gather Twin Cities, Northfield
Rev. Dan Streeper, Redeemer Lutheran Church (ELCA), White Bear Lake
Rev. Elizabeth Strenge (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Sartell
Rev. Larry E Strenge, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Sartell
Rev. John Strommen, Central Lutheran Church Minneapolis, Plymouth
Rev. Siri Strommen, Atonement Lutheran Church, Bloomington
Rev. Kimberly Sturtz, French River Lutheran Church (ELCA), Duluth
The Rev. John Sullivan, Christ Church, Episcopal, Austin
Pastor Rebecca Sullivan, Christ the King Lutheran Church, White Bear Lake
Rev. Rebecca Sullivan (Ret.), Bethlehem Lutheran Church (ELCA), Mankato
Rev. Ann Svennungsen, Former Bishop of the Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA,
Minneapolis
Rev. Lydia Svenulski, Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Hopkins
The Rev. Cynthia Bronson Sweigert, St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, St. Paul
Rev. Kate Taber, Plymouth Congregational Church, Minneapolis
Rev Donald L. Tastad, Roseville
Rev. Annie Taylor, Park Avenue United Methodist Church, Minneapolis
Rev. David G Taylor (Ret.), United Methodist Church, St. Paul
Pastor Natalia Terfa, Edina Community Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Kathryn A Tiede, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Pine County
Bishop Bill Tesch, Northwestern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA, Moorhead
Deacon Alex Theship-Rosales, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Hermantown
Rev. LaDonna Thomas, Messiah Lutheran Church, North Mankato
Dr. Deanna A. Thompson (Ret.), Founding Director of the Lutheran Center for Faith,
Values, and Community, St. Olaf College, Northfield
Rev. Paul Thompson, East St. Olaf Lutheran Church; West St. Olaf Church, Byron
The Rev. Margaret Thor, Deacon, St John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, White
Bear Lake
Rev. Dr.Mari Thorkelson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Minnetonka
Rev. Dr. Rebecca Thurman, All Saints Lutheran Church, Cottage Grove
Pastor Connie Tiede, Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka
Pastor Mark A. Tiede, St. John's Lutheran Church, ELCA, Minneapolis
Pastor Chuck Tindell (Ret.), Apple Valley
The Rev. Michael Tippett, The Episcopal Church in Minnesota, St. Paul
Pastor Susan Tjornehoj, St. Paul Reformation Church (ELCA), St. Paul
Pastor Nancy Toensing, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Spring Valley
Rev. Mariah Tollgaard, Hamline Church United Methodist, St. Paul
Pastor Megan Torgerson, Easter Lutheran Church, Eagan
Rev. Ali Tranvik, Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Center
Rev. Manda Truchinski, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), North Branch
Rev. Dr. Terry E. Turner (Ret.), United Methodist Church, Roseville
Rev. Canon Robert Two Bulls, Episcopal Church in Minnesota, Minneapolis
Rev. Alanna Simone Tyler, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
Rev. Steve Tyykila, Associated Church, Owatonna
Pastor Desirée Uhrich, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Plymouth
Rev. Kathleen Ulland-Klinkner, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Sleepy
Eye
Rev. Grant Vanderfors, Bethesda Lutheran Church, Moorhead
Rev. Wendy VanderHart, MN Conference United Church of Christ, Northfield
Rev. Michelene Verlautz, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Arden Hills
Rev. Dr. Nancy Victorin-Vangerud, United Methodist Church, Minneapolis
Pastor Amy Vigesaa, Bethlehem Lutheran Church (ELCA), Bayport
Rev. Mark Vinge, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Minnetonka
Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel, Lyndale United Church of Christ, Minneapolis
Rev. Schuyler Vogel, Carleton College, Northfield
Rev. Shannon Wachter, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Redwood
Falls
Rev. Jason Wahlstrom, Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, New Hope
Rev. Mike Walerius, Our Savior's Lutheran Church (ELCA), Owatonna
Pastor Melanie Wallschlaeger, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Mankato
Rev. Beth Wanamaker, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Hastings
Pastor Jennifer Warnock, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Madison
The Rev. Lisa Watson, The Presbyterian Church (USA), St. Paul
Rev. Tom Watson, First Presbyterian Church, South St. Paul
The Very Rev. Jered Weber-Johnson, Saint John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
(Rector), East Metro Mission Area (Dean), St. Paul
Rev. Morris O. Wee (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Edina
Rev. David Weeks, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Northfield
Pastor Kelli Weiss, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (ELCA), Eagan
Rev. Molly Weiss, Christ Episcopal Church, Woodbury
Pastor Kate Reuer Welton, Lutheran Campus Ministry - Twin Cities, Minneapolis
Pastor Glen Wheeler (Ret.), Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
The Rev. Marilla Whitney (Ret.), Episcopal Church in Minnesota, Minneapolis
Rev. Jan Wiersma (Ret.), Southeast Minnesota Synod (ELCA), Rochester
Pastor Arthur E. Wiese, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Sunburg
Pastor Gayle Wilcox, Hamline Church United Methodist Church, Burnsville
Rev. Victoria Wilgocki, St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ, St. Paul
Rev. Dr. Gary Wilkerson (Ret.), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),
Northfield
Rev. Ana Wilson, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ,
Rochester
Deacon Julie Wilson, Good Shepherd Church, Moorhead
Rev. Zach Wilson, Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area, The Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.), Saint Paul
The Rev. Letha Wilson-Barnard, The Episcopal Church in Minnesota, Minneapolis
Rev. Dr. Christian T. Collins Winn, Meetinghouse Church, Edina
Rev. Lawrence R. Wohlrabe, Former bishop of the ELCA's Northwestern Minnesota
Synod, Moorhead
Rev. Stephen Wold, Bethesda Lutheran Church, Moorhead
Pastor Mike Woods (Ret.), Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church, La Crescent
Rev. Julie Wright, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (ELCA), Apple Valley
Pastor Andrew Yackel, Our Savior's Lutheran Church (ELCA), Faribault
Rev. Courtney Young, Faith Lutheran Church, Becker
The Rev. James R. Young (Ret.), All Saints Episcopal Church, Northfield