Synod Summaries
Friday, May 31
Saturday, June 1
Sunday, June 2
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The Annual Assembly of the Montana Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will be held May 31-June 2, 2019, at the heritage Inn in Great Falls, Montana. Pastor Amanda Liggett, Synod Secretary January 15, 2019 The Assembly will elect a Bishop for a six-year term, a Vice President for a four- year term, and a Treasurer for a four-year term. In addition, the Assembly will elect Synod Council and other committee members, adopt a budget for 2020, and deal with any other resolutions and business as there is time. Because this year is a business session, resolutions and memorials are welcome. Please note the deadlines for submission below. Resolutions and memorials submitted after the deadline will be handled only as time permits. Congregations are encouraged to elect voting members at Annual Meetings or soon thereafter, to insure congregational representation at the Assembly. Watch the Synod website, www.montanasynod.org and the weekly e-news for updates on nominations and resolutions, as well as other pertinent information. The ELCA representative will be the Rev. Chris Boerger, ELCA Secretary. Deadlines are as follows: Nominations: April 12 Resolutions: April 12 Questions submitted to Bishop Candidates : May 1 Registration: May 10 (to get the early registration discount) Hotel Registration: May 10 All materials will be sent via email to rostered leaders and congregations and will also be posted on the Synod website. One mailed packet will be sent to each congregation in early April. |
Accommodations
The Heritage Inn, 1700 Fox Farm Road, Great Falls, MT 59404, (406-761-1900) has a block of rooms reserved for $96 per night. Please call to make your reservation. These rooms will be released after May 10th. Let them know you're there for the Montana Synod Assembly.
Bishop Crist's Sermon for use in your congregation on June 2
Bishop Election
May 1st is the deadline for questions for Bishop candidates
Boundaries Training
Constitutional Amendments
Budget
Come to a hearing on the proposed 2020 Montana Synod Budget: Friday 1-2:00 (Britain Room)
Displays
Elections Information
2018 Assembly Minutes
Highlights
- Boundaries Workshop for Pastors and Lay Persons. Thursday afternoon and Friday morning at New Hope Lutheran Church: Thursday: Boundaries; Friday: Boundaries 2.0
- 2020 Budget hearing: Friday, 1-2:00
- Opening Worship in the evening. Special recognitions.
- Greetings from our South African Companion Synod
- Bible Study
- LPA Recognitions Saturday morning.
- LPA luncheon (RSVP and payment required)
- Workshops (to be announced) Saturday morning and afternoon.
- Campus Ministry Reception Saturday evening prior to the banquet
- Banquet and farewell to Bishop Crist Saturday Evening
- Election of Bishop
- Election of Vice-President
- Election of Treasurer
- Churchwide Report
- Commissioning of Churchwide Assembly Voting Members
Offering
The offering taken on Sunday morning's worship will be for the Montana Synod Fund for Leaders in Mission. Envelopes will be provided in pre-registration packets, or you may mail a check to the Montana Synod office, 1221 24th St. S., Great Falls, MT 59405-5034.
Orientation for Voting Members
Orientation will help all voting members have a better understanding of the agenda, business, and rules of the assembly. Friday at 2:45 in the plenary area.
Pre-Registration
Packets were mailed to each congregation April 2nd, containing all the documents needed for voting members to register and participate at the assembly. Those documents are available here also. Registration and Payment information will be available online.
Reports Book
Resolutions
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Resolutions Information and Committee members
Guidelines for Consideration of Resolutions
Guidelines for Discussion of Resolutions
Memorial and Resolutions Memo
Resolution Form
Guidelines for Consideration of Resolutions
Guidelines for Discussion of Resolutions
Memorial and Resolutions Memo
Resolution Form
Schedule
Travel Equalization Reimbursement
Voting members who drive will be reimbursed on the basis of miles driven and number of voting members who are passengers. Reimbursement will be allowed for all voting members from Montana Synod congregations who reside 100 miles or more from Great Falls. Travel equalization is paid beginning at .14 per round-trip mile if driving alone and increases with each voting member passenger. Cash reimbursements will be made at the Assembly registration desk. After registration closes on Friday at 3:00, both registration and equalization will be moved to the synod office (Montana/Alberta Rooms)