In preparation for the 2014 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly, the following material is prepared for your consideration. All documents are pdf files unless otherwise indicated. (Jump
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PRE-ASSEMBLY MATERIALS COLLECTION as of 6/12/14
- Bulk File (188 pages) – election process photos not included
- NOTE: Wireless access IS available in our Plenary Hall at Lord of Life Lutheran Church. However, seating is chairs only – no tables (so… laptops will really be on laps).
- PRINTING? Review content. You may want to omit printing the 2013 Minutes or other multiple-page items found toward the end of the bulk file.
LATE ADDITIONS
- Material received AFTER compiling the Bulk File on 6/12/14 will be listed here.
- [no #] Update on 2013 Synod Assembly Resolution Safe and Responsible Use of Firearms
- 5.1.2 Report of the Stewardship and Mission Table
- 5.2.1 Report of Campus Ministry
- 7.2.9a Synodical Women’s Organization: Kathleen Meier (photo)
- 7.3.1a Consultation Committee – Clergy: The Rev. Thomas Knoll (photo)
- 7.3.1b Consultation Committee – Clergy: The Rev. Jeanne Lowe (photo)
- (anticipated 7.3.1c) Consultation Committee – Clergy: The Rev. Janice Mynchenberg (photo)
- 7.3.2a Consultation Committee – Lay: Barbara Topel (photo)
- 7.3.2b Consultation Committee – Lay: Kathryn Wahl (photo)
Individual Files – including election process photos
Summary of Contents as of 6/12/14
PRELIMINARY MATERIALS
2014 Synod Assembly Notification Letter
Roberts Rules of Order Summary
Roberts Rules of Order Chart
Update on 2013 Synod Assembly Resolution Safe and Responsible Use of Firearms – file added after 6/12/14
SECTION 1—RULES OF PROCEDURE AND AGENDA
1.1 Rules of Procedure
1.2 Draft Agenda (5/28/14 edition)
SECTION 2—REPORTS OF BISHOPS AND ASSISTANTS
2.1.1a Report of the ELCA Presiding Bishop (English)
2.1.1b Report of the ELCA Presiding Bishop (Español)
2.2.1 Report of the Bishop
2.3.1 Report of Assistant to the Bishop
2.4.1 Report of Director for Evangelical Mission & Assistant to the Bishop
SECTION 3—REPORTS OF SYNOD COUNCIL/PRIMARY MISSION TABLE
3.1.1 Report of the Synod Council
3.2.1 2015 Mission Spending Plan Proposal
3.3.1 Proposed Rostered Leadership Compensation Recommendations for 2015
SECTION 4 – REPORTS OF THE TREASURER
4.1.1 Schedule 1: Comparison of Receipts and Expenditures for Unrestricted Funds
4.1.2 Schedule 2: Budget Report
4.1.3 Schedule 3: Temporary Restricted Funds Report
4.1.4 Schedule 4: Status of Board Designated Funds
4.1.5 Schedule 5: Status of Permanent Restricted Funds
4.2.1 2013 Faith Fund Report
4.3.1 Summary of Benevolence and Other Giving by Congregation
SECTION 5—REPORTS OF TABLES, DIVISIONS AND COMMITTEES
5.1.1 Report of the New and Renewing Missions Table
5.1.2 Report of the Stewardship and Mission Table – file added after 6/12/14
5.2.1 Report of Campus Ministry – file added after 6/12/14
5.2.4 Report of Global Mission
5.2.5 Report of the Office for Ecumenical Affairs
SECTION 6—REPORT OF REFERENCE AND COUNSEL
6.1 Greetings
6.2 “I Love Camp” Month
6.3 Calling upon the Metropolitan Washington DC Synod to stand in prayerful solidarity with those suffering under current immigration laws
SECTION 7—REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
7.1.1a Secretary: Kevin Anderson (photo)
7.2.1a D.C. Conference – Clergy: The Rev. Tom Knoll (photo)
7.2.2a Fairfax Conference – Lay: Nels Hendrickson (photo)
7.2.3a Maryland Conference – Lay: Magretta Williams (photo)
7.2.4a Montgomery Conference – Lay: Thomas Kern (photo)
7.2.5a Potomac Conference – Lay: Desiree Jessimy (photo)
7.2.6a Virginia Conference – Clergy: The Rev. Mark Edwards (photo)
7.2.7a At-Large – Lay: Karen Consiglio (photo)
7.2.8a At-Large – Lay Rostered: Kathy Garrison (photo)
7.2.9a Synodical Women’s Organization: Kathleen Meier (photo) – file added after 6/12/14
7.3.1a Consultation Committee – Clergy: The Rev. Thomas Knoll (photo) – file added after 6/12/14
7.3.1b Consultation Committee – Clergy: The Rev. Jeanne Lowe (photo) – file added after 6/12/14
(anticipated 7.3.1c) Consultation Committee – Clergy: The Rev. Janice Mynchenberg (photo) – file not yet added
7.3.2a Consultation Committee – Lay: Barbara Topel (photo) – file added after 6/12/14
7.3.2b Consultation Committee – Lay: Kathryn Wahl (photo) – file added after 6/12/14
SECTION 8—REPORTS OF OTHER MINISTRIES OF THE ELCA
8.1.1 Report of the Mission Investment Fund
8.1.2 Report of the Synodical Women of the ELCA
8.1.3 Report of Region 8
8.1.4 ELCA Global Mission Sponsorship
8.2.1 Report of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg
8.2.2 Report of the Eastern Cluster of Lutheran Seminaries
8.2.3 Report of Gettysburg College
8.2.4 Report of National Lutheran Communities & Services
SECTION 9—MINUTES OF 2013 SYNOD ASSEMBLY
9.1 Minutes of the 2013 Metro D.C. Synod (40 pages +)
SECTION 10—CONSTITUTION, BYLAWS AND CONTINUING RESOLUTIONS
10.1 Constitution & Bylaws of the Metro D.C. Synod – September 2013 edition (LINK to pdf of current, active edition found under “For Congregations” tab)
10.2 Constitution & Bylaws with indications of proposed changes
- The more accurate 10.2 document replaces the unnumbered “Draft Revisions to Constitution & Bylaws (April 2014)” originally distributed to introduce the proposed changes.
- (no #) Frequently Asked Questions: Changes to Synod Constitution & Bylaws
- (no #) Flow Chart: Synod Organizational Structure
- (no #) Previous Organizational Chart (August 2008)