2016 Synod Assembly photo gallery

From the Floor - 2016 Synod Assembly Blog

The story of our time together in pictures…

Much appreciation was expressed for the ministry of the Rev Amy Thompson Sevimli who concludes her service with us this summer.

Registration underway

Registration

Hand cutouts given at registration reminded us of Revelations 22 – our grounding biblical passage.

An able team helped behind the scenes

Synod Council went to work even before Synod Assembly started.

Not only is Phil Meuschke a tech guru, he can sing too!

A visual display format informed people over a casual cup of coffee.

Abundance!

Shared time

Shared time

Shared time

The Rev. Margrethe Kleiber, Synod Assembly Chair, led orientation.

Shared time

Supporting a boulder with one hand! How impressive! As was this creative effort.

This display closely resembled the logo illustrating our theme: “For the Healing of the Nations.”

Our chaplain, the Rev. Leila Ortiz, prepares for Opening Worship

Bishop Graham gets ready for Opening Worship

Shared time

Shared time

Shared time

Shared time

After a video presentation from All Saints Lutheran Church in Bowie, we spoke a litany inspiring JUST gRACE.

Gifted musicians led Opening Worship

Opening Worship begins

Informally then formally, we passed the peace.

Reading during Opening Worshop

Business began

Report by the Rev. Phil Hirsch

Videos from the synod’s Racial Equity Team helped inspire our discussions.

She read, she serves on Synod Council, and she blogged “From the Floor” during proceedings. Thanks Margretta Williams!

Pr. Beck our churchwide rep

Lunch discussion led by Pr. Cherlyne Beck, our ELCA churchwide representative

Shared time

Shared time

Volunteers combed lunch discards for recyclables. Thanks!

Petitions for the healing of the nations

Crystal waters

Hands became leaves on a tree of life

No downtime for Katharyn Wheeler, Synod Assembly Coordinator!

Pr. Karen Brau and Pr. James Phillips inspired us as members of the synod’s Racial Equity Tea

Installation of newly elected rostered leaders

Stations around the room made for several opportunities to contemplate during Closing Worship

Closing worship included candles and prayers for the nations

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