Thanks, LCMS87.
I note that private confession and absolution will be available at the upcoming LCMS Convention each day (during the midday break when the delegates have no responsibility in the assembly) in the prayer chapel. I have previously served twice as confessor at Synodical gatherings. It's not quite the unheard of thing that some comments here would have you believe it is among Lutherans.
Two years ago, at our PSW Pastor's conference, which dealt with (shhhh) S-E-X, I was part of the committee that worked the conference. We had four pastors that we chose to be chaplains of the conference, that we would be able to offer C&A should the issues bring up such a need. Plus a lady psychologist - should there be a need for that as well.
Personally I think it is a great concept.
The pastor's chosen were from various factions of the synod - and most a-political guys. I hope the same is true for the synodical convention. Whether we want to admit it or not - there is a lack of trust across the boundaries that seem to exist. Sometimes there are reasons for them, sometimes there are not.