Summary of Assembly actions
Read on for a summary of Assembly actions suitable for inclusion in your newsletter, e-news or bulletin.
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2009 SEPA Synod Assembly
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New horizons for the 21st Century church
Reminding the Assembly how the printing press of the 16th century made the spread of the Protestant Reformation possible, Bishop Claire Burkat asked the Assembly to reflect upon how new technologies can be examples for us today. What can the church learn from the new networks of the 21st century like Craigslist, Wikipedia, and e-Bay?
Financial, statistical reports
Financial and statistical reports to the Assembly are now available.
Assembly to consider 5 resolutions
The Assembly will consider resolutions covering the Book of Faith, Lutheran Disaster Relief, and the ELCA’s proposed changes to standards for ministry.
Addendum to Secretary’s Report
An addendum to the Secretary’s Report listing changes to the roster from April 2008 to April 2009 is now available.
Assembly reports now available online
Assembly members can download the Bulletin of Reports now.
Lay Voting Member Allocations
According to the Synod Constitution, the Synod Assembly shall include “a minimum of two lay members elected by each congregation related to the synod, one of whom shall be male and one of whom shall be female.”
