PACKET OF MATERIALS distributed before the 2009 Synod Assembly – Spring Session (all materials pdfs unless otherwise indicated)
GENERAL INTEREST
Synod Assembly Invitation Letter from Synod Secretary (added 3/17/09)
Parliamentary Procedure tips – Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition, govern parliamentary procedure of the Synod Assembly according to our Constitution and Bylaws.
Parlaimentary Procedure Chart (compiled by our synod parliamentarian)
Parliamentary Procedure Chart (1 page)
Terms and Their Uses
HEARINGS Rules of Procedure for Hearings
During the 2009 Metro D.C. Synod, hearings will be held to air background and discussion on resolutions before the Assembly. This document outlines the procedure which will be followed in this setting.
Assembly Primer – Basic info about what to expect this year
Break Sponsors’ Information
Thanks to Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp and Retreat Center for sponsoring our mid-morning break on Saturday, May 9! Take home this flyer about camp opportunities at Caroline Furnace
REFERENCE MATERIAL
Reading of Possible Amendments to Constitution for Synods
ELCA Studies on Sexuality – proposed social statement
Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust (see www.elca.org)
En español – Informe y recomendación (see www.elca.org)
ELCA Studies on Sexuality – recommendation on ministry policy
Report and Recommendation on Ministry Policies (see www.elca.org)
En español – Propuesta de pronunciamiento social (see www.elca.org)
SECTION 1 – PRELIMINARY MATERIALS
Synod Assembly Agenda – Draft updated 5/5/09
Bio of ELCA Churchwide Rep, the Rev. Walter May
Rules of Procedure for 09 Synod Assembly (added 4/29/09)
Synod Assembly Evaluation Form (added 4/29/09)
SECTION 2 – REPORT OF THE SYNOD COUNCIL
Report of Synod Council (added 4/23/09)
SECTION 3 – REPORT OF THE BISHOP
Report of the Bishop (added 4/23/09)
SECTION 4 – REPORT OF THE TREASURER **(added 5/8/09)
Treasurer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2008
Schedule 1: Comparison of Receipts and Expenditures for Unrestricted Funds (Secretary’s page #4.1.2.1)
Schedule 2: Budget Report (Secretary’s page #4.1.3.1)
Schedule 3: Temporary Restricted Funds Report (Secretary’s page #4.1.4.1)
2008/2009 Budget Comparison with Spending Plan (Secretary’s page #4.1.5.1)
2007 Faith Fund Report
SECTION 5 – REPORT OF SYNOD DIVISIONS, OFFICES AND AFFILIATED MINISTRIES
View/print Collected Section 5 Reports – all available as of 4/23/09 (** indicates report not available at time “Collection of Section 5 Reports” was compiled) OR access reports individually
Divisions
Church in Society (added 4/23/09)
Congregational Life (v2) (updated 5/6/09 – replaces original posted 4/23/09)
Higher Education and Schools (added 4/29/09)
Ministry (added 4/23/09)
Outreach and Global Missions (added 4/23/09)
Offices
Ecumenical Affairs (added 4/23/09)
Resource Development (added 4/23/09)
Regional Units, Colleges, Seminaries
Region 8 Archives (added 4/23/09)
Region 8 (added 4/23/09)
Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp and Retreat Center (added 4/23/09)
Gettysburg College (added 4/23/09)
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg (added 4/23/09)
Susquehanna University (added 4/23/09)
Roanoke College (added 4/23/09)
Eastern Cluster of Seminaries (added 4/23/09)
SECTION 6 – REPORT OF THE PRESIDING BISHOP AND OF MINISTRIES OF THE ELCA
Report of the ELCA Presiding Bishop
SECTION 7 – REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Information about Selection of Nominees (added 5/6/09)
Vice President – Topel, White
Synod Council – Fogi, Gibbs, Halpern, Lathrop, Wahlig
Synod Council At Large – Topel, Wagner
Synod Council Youth Rep – Glass
Committee on Discipline – Douglas, Robinson
SECTION 8 – REPORT OF THE REFERENCE AND COUNSEL COMMITTEE
Expression of Gratitude to Spouses and Families of Synod’s Rostered Leaders (added 5/1/09)
Greetings (added 5/1/09)
Israel and Palestine (revision added 5/4/09, replacing draft 5/1/09)
A Memorial Concerning Human Sexuality (added 5/1/09)
SECTION 9 – MINUTES OF THE 2008 SYNOD ASSEMBLY
Minutes of 2008 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly
Compiled Reports of the 2008 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly will be distributed with the Minutes as adopted to each congregation separately some time after Synod Assembly.
SECTION 10 – CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE METRO D.C. SYNOD (July 2008 Edition)