Prep from our annual synod assembly is underway

It wasn’t long after we left our 2016 Synod Assembly that we began to look ahead to this year’s assembly. Held May 11-13 at the Westchester Marriott, we expect this assembly to be a rich time together as we gather under the theme "Reformation 500: Faith Not Fear."

During our first two days of assembly voting members will elect three synod council members, consider resolutions for the future work of our synod, and complete the business of our cancelled special synod assembly. These pieces will be intertwined with worship, testimonies, and opportunities to learn about our church and its mission. On Saturday, May 13 we will be hosting a special event in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the reformation. It will be a day that is free and open to all filled with workshops, speakers, a banquet lunch, and culminating in a Festival Eucharist.

Here are some quick highlights for how you can start preparing:

• Many congregations will be electing voting members to the assembly at their annual meetings. See the formula for how many voting members are able to attend per congregation in the memo from Pr. Robert Schoepflin, secretary of our synod.
• Registration has opened on our website. Congregations and individuals can take advantage of a discount by completing their registration and submitting their payment by March 1.
• Learn more about the three synod council seats that will be filled at the assembly. Open nominations are through January 31; you may submit a name and contact to the Nominations and Elections Committee for their consideration. See how here.
• Resolutions and Memorials must be received by February 15 for the Reference and Counsel Committee to begin their work.
• See a full timeline leading up to our assembly here.