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

INDEX OF MATERIALS

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)
• 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
    • 7.2.8a – Emily M. • photo
• 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)
• 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

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)