In advance of the 2015 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly, the following material is prepared for your consideration. WiFi is available in the Plenary Hall; outlet access is significantly limited.
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Bulk files now available! This option is offered since some people prefer downloading materials in larger sections. These bulk files were created on 6/10/15. Photos are NOT included in the bulk file, but can be seen from individual files. Should materials be added after bulk file creation, they will be listed separately.
- BULK FILE – Preliminary materials (44 pages, including full 32 page “Claimed, Gathered, Sent” document)
- BULK FILE – Sections 1 thru 3 (26 pages)
- BULK FILE – Sections 4 thru 6 (32 pages)
- BULK FILE – Section 7 (53 pages)
- BULK FILE – Section 8 (13 pages)
- If download of larger Section 9 (2014 Minutes) and Section 10 (Constitution & Bylaws) is desired, see individual files below.
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Late additions will be posted here if added after 6/10/15.
- Preliminary Materials
- No # – Map of National Conference Center conference space (posted 6/11)
- No # – Claimed, Gathered, Sent: SESSION 1 (5 page excerpt from full document to be referenced during workshop, posted 6/15)
- SECTION 1
- 1.1.2R2 – Request to be Excused – Rostered Leadership (posted 6/18, update from 6/16)
- 1.2R2 – Draft Agenda (with bonus info including wifi code and map, posted 6/16)
- SECTION 2
- 2.2R – Report of the Synodical Bishop: Roster Changes (posted 6/16)
- SECTION 4
- 4.3R – Summary Report of Benevolence and Other Giving by Congregation (posted 6/29)
- SECTION 6
- 6.6 – Expression of Thanks and Gratitude (posted 6/20)
- 6.7R – Racism and the Events in Charleston (posted 6/20)
- SECTION 7
- 7.1a – David Appler • photo (posted 6/15)
- 7.1b – The Rev. Thomas Knoll • photo (posted 6/15)
- 7.2.7a – Paul Culler • photo (posted 6/15)
- 7.2.7b – The Rev. Gissela Varinia Espinosa • photo (posted 6/16)
- 7.3.2a – William Dinnison • photo (posted 6/15)
- 7.4.4e – Amanda Wahlig • photo (posted 6/17)
- 7.4.5b – Emily M. • photo (posted 6/15)
- SECTION 9
- 9.1 – Minutes of the 2014 Synod Assembly (27 pages, posted 6/15)
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Individual files posted 6/10/15 or earlier are pdf files unless otherwise indicated.
PRELIMINARY MATERIALS
- 2015 Synod Assembly Notification Letter
- Flyer for Lost & Found concert
- Claimed, Gathered, Sent – A Guide for Conversation (NOTE: This is a 32 page pdf document, also viewable from www.elca.org/faith/)
- Claimed, Gathered, Sent: SESSION 1 (*5 page excerpt from full document to be referenced during workshop, posted 6/15)
- Workshop Overview
- Robert’s Rules of Order Overview
- Robert’s Rules of Order Chart
- From the Bishop’s Desk: Local Funding Experiment
SECTION 1—RULES OF PROCEDURE AND AGENDA
- 1.1 – Rules of Procedure
- 1.1.2R2 – Request to be Excused – Rostered Leadership (posted 6/18, update from 6/16)
- 1.2R2 – Draft Agenda (with bonus info including wifi code and map, posted 6/16)
SECTION 2—REPORTS OF BISHOPS AND ASSISTANTS
- 2.1.1 – Report of the Presiding Bishop (English)
- 2.1.2 – Report of the Presiding Bishop (Español)
- 2.2R – Report of the Synodical Bishop: Roster Changes (posted 6/16)
- 2.3 – Report of the Assistant to the Bishop
- 2.4 – Report of the Director for Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop
SECTION 3—REPORTS OF SYNOD COUNCIL/PRIMARY MISSION TABLE
- 3.1 – Report of the Synod Council
- 3.2.1 – Mission Spending Plan, Proposal FY2016 (replaces unnumbered copy posted 6/3/15)
- 3.2.2 – Mission Spending Plan Narrative
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 – Faith Fund Report
- 4.3R – Summary Report of Benevolence and Other Giving by Congregation (posted 6/29)
SECTION 5—REPORTS OF TABLES, DIVISIONS AND COMMITTEES
- 5.1.1 – Report of the New and Renewing Missions Table
- No separate Report of the Stewardship and Mission Support Table expected. See Section 2.4 for information.
- 5.2.1 – Report of Campus Ministry
- 5.2.2 – Report of Global Mission
- 5.2.3 – Report of the Office for Ecumenical Affairs
SECTION 6—REPORT OF REFERENCE AND COUNSEL
- 6.1 – Greetings to Other Synods
- 6.2 – Lay Rostered Voting Members at Synod and Churchwide Assemblies
- 6.3R – Conditioning U.S. Aid to Israel on Cessation of Israeli Settlement Construction in Occupied Areas (posted 6/11)
- 6.4 – Call for an Ecumenical Council to Address World Problems
- 6.5R – Welcoming Immigrants and Advocating on their Behalf (posted 6/11)
- 6.6 – Expression of Thanks and Gratitude (posted 6/20)
- 6.7R – Racism and the Events in Charleston (posted 6/20)
SECTION 7—REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
- OFFICER
- Treasurer
- 7.1a – David Appler • photo (posted 6/15)
- 7.1b – The Rev. Thomas Knoll • photo (posted 6/15)
- Treasurer
- SYNOD COUNCIL
- D.C. Conference – Lay
- 7.2.1a – Larry Evans • photo
- Fairfax Conference – Clergy
- 7.2.2a – The Rev. Elijah Mwitanti • photo
- Maryland Conference – Clergy
- 7.2.3a – The Rev. Gary Rhinesmith • photo
- Montgomery Conference – Clergy
- 7.2.4a – The Rev. Sarah W. Lewis • photo
- Potomac Conference – Clergy
- 7.2.5a – The Rev. Robert Lewis • photo
- Virginia Conference – Lay
- 7.2.6a – Stanley Mendikonda • photo
- At-Large – Lay or clergy (2 open positions)
- 7.2.7a – Paul Culler • photo (posted 6/15)
- 7.2.7b – The Rev. Gissela Varinia Espinosa • photo (posted 6/16)
- Youth Representative
- D.C. Conference – Lay
- COMMITTEE ON DISCIPLINE
- Clergy
- 7.3.1a – The Rev. David Slagle Peck • photo
- Lay (2 open positions)
- 7.3.2a – William Dinnison • photo (posted 6/15)
- Clergy
- CHURCHWIDE ASSEMBLY VOTING MEMBERS
- Clergy Female
- 7.4.2a – The Rev. Kate Davidson • photo
- Clergy Male
- 7.4.1a – The Rev. Michael Gutzler • photo
- 7.4.1b – The Rev. Robert Lewis • photo
- 7.4.1c – The Rev. Ray Ranker • photo
- Lay Female (2 open positions)
- 7.4.4a – Deborah Haynes • photo
- 7.4.4b – Suzanne Hazard • photo
- 7.4.4c – Kimberly Hintzman • photo
- 7.4.4d – Deacon Katherine Miller-Holland • photo
- 7.4.4e – Amanda Wahlig • photo (posted 6/17)
- Lay Male
- 7.4.3a – Larry Evans • photo
- 7.4.3b – David Larrabee • photo
- Youth or Young Adult
- 7.4.5a – Jesse Fonkert • photo
- 7.4.5b Emily M. • photo (posted 6/15)
- Person of Color or Whose Primary Language is other than English
- 7.4.6a – The Rev. Karsten Decker • photo
- 7.4.6b – Stanley Medikonda • photo
- 7.4.6d – The Rev. Leila Ortiz • photo
- Clergy Female
SECTION 8—REPORTS OF OTHER MINISTRIES OF THE ELCA
- 8.1.1 – Report of the Mission Investment Fund
- 8.1.2 – Report of Portico Benefit Services
- 8.1.3 – Report of the Synodical Women’s Organization
- 8.1.4 – Report of Region 8
- 8.2.1 – Report of Gettysburg Seminary
- 8.2.2 – Report of the Eastern Cluster of Lutheran Seminaries
- 8.2.5 – Report of Lutheran Volunteer Corps
- 8.2.6 – Report of Mar-Lu-Ridge
- 8.2.7 – Report of Caroline Furnace
SECTION 9—MINUTES OF 2014 SYNOD ASSEMBLY
- 9.1 – Minutes of the 2014 Synod Assembly (27 pages, posted 6/15)
SECTION 10—CONSTITUTION, BYLAWS AND CONTINUING RESOLUTIONS
- Constitution & Bylaws of the Metro D.C. Synod – June 2014 edition (52 page document also found under the “For Congregations” tab on website)