Gustavus Association of Congregations

What is the GACAC?

The ELCA merger of 1988 brought together nearly 30 Lutheran colleges and universities previously governed by the ALC and LCA under a variety of arrangements. When the new denomination was formed, each college was asked to choose one of three groups to approve their trustees; the National Church Convention, a regional Synod convention, or an Association of Congregations convention. Gustavus, of course, chose the latter option, and in 1989 the Association of Congregations was formed.

Currently there are over 500 members of the Association, the largest of its kind in the ELCA. The Association of Congregations elects the board of trustees at its annual convention in April, and its congregations serve as the college's primary connection to the church.

Further Information about the Association

• Listing of Association Congregations
• Join the GACAC!
• How the Association works? (The Details)
• GACAC Board of Directors

GACAC Resources & Events

• Resource Guide for Association Members
  Retreats, Scholarships, Youth Activities, Education and Music resources, Pulpit Supply, etc.
• Membership Handbook (pdf)
• GACAC Awards
• Update Delegate & Pastor Information

Nomination Forms

• Service Award (pdf)