2016 Synod Assembly photo gallery
The story of our time together in pictures…
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- Much appreciation was expressed for the ministry of the Rev Amy Thompson Sevimli who concludes her service with us this summer.
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- Registration underway
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- Registration
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- Hand cutouts given at registration reminded us of Revelations 22 – our grounding biblical passage.
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- An able team helped behind the scenes
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- Synod Council went to work even before Synod Assembly started.
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- Not only is Phil Meuschke a tech guru, he can sing too!
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- A visual display format informed people over a casual cup of coffee.
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- Abundance!
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- Shared time
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- Shared time
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- Shared time
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- The Rev. Margrethe Kleiber, Synod Assembly Chair, led orientation.
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- Shared time
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- Supporting a boulder with one hand! How impressive! As was this creative effort.
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- This display closely resembled the logo illustrating our theme: “For the Healing of the Nations.”
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- Our chaplain, the Rev. Leila Ortiz, prepares for Opening Worship
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- Bishop Graham gets ready for Opening Worship
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- Shared time
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- Shared time
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- Shared time
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- Shared time
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- After a video presentation from All Saints Lutheran Church in Bowie, we spoke a litany inspiring JUST gRACE.
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- Gifted musicians led Opening Worship
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- Opening Worship begins
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- Informally then formally, we passed the peace.
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- Reading during Opening Worshop
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- Business began
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- Report by the Rev. Phil Hirsch
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- Videos from the synod’s Racial Equity Team helped inspire our discussions.
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- She read, she serves on Synod Council, and she blogged “From the Floor” during proceedings. Thanks Margretta Williams!
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- Pr. Beck our churchwide rep
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- Lunch discussion led by Pr. Cherlyne Beck, our ELCA churchwide representative
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- Shared time
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- Shared time
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- Volunteers combed lunch discards for recyclables. Thanks!
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- Petitions for the healing of the nations
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- Crystal waters
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- Hands became leaves on a tree of life
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- No downtime for Katharyn Wheeler, Synod Assembly Coordinator!
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- Pr. Karen Brau and Pr. James Phillips inspired us as members of the synod’s Racial Equity Tea
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- Installation of newly elected rostered leaders
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- Stations around the room made for several opportunities to contemplate during Closing Worship
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- Closing worship included candles and prayers for the nations
