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Synod Summaries

Friday, May 31

Saturday, June 1

Sunday, June 2



​Meet the Future Boldly

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​​For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.  Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you.  When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart. (Jer 29:11-13)
 
We will take risks for the sake of the Gospel, remembering that Jesus said that whoever wants to save your life will lose it, and the only way to be a disciple is to pick up a cross and follow.  We will learn from our conversations with congregations and we will model faithful, visionary ministry that is more prophetic than safe.

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
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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 Crist Sermon 2019 from Montana Synod of the ELCA on Vimeo.

Download Bishop Crist's Sermon Manuscript here
Prayers for June 2nd
Litany for Worship Planners for Pentecost Sunday

Bishop Election

May 1st is the deadline for questions for Bishop candidates
Schedule for Ballot for Bishop
​2019_toolkit_for_synod_bishop_elections.pdf
Biographical Information Form
Disclosure Form for Nominees
Authorization and Release

Boundaries Training​

Boundaries Workshops Brochure

    2019 Boundaries Training

    Please send your payment to:
    ​
    Montana Synod
    1221 24th St. S
    ​Great Falls, MT 59405

    Memo as: Boundaries
Submit

Constitutional Amendments

Constitutional Changes to be voted on

Budget

Come to a hearing on the proposed 2020 Montana Synod Budget: Friday 1-2:00 (Britain Room)
Proposed 2020 Budget

Displays

​display_request_form.pdf

Elections Information

​elections_information.pdf
Nomination Form

2018 Assembly Minutes

​assembly_minutes_2018.pdf

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. 
​bishops_letter_2019_.pdf
​2019_montana_synod_assembly_rules_of_organization_and_procedure.pdf
​highlights_brochure_2019.pdf
​registration_form_2019.pdf
​business_2019.pdf

Reports Book

​report_request_2019.pdf

Resolutions

2019_mt_synod_assembly_resolution_to_be_a___creation_care_synod__final_draft_approved_8_may.docx
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resolution_“standing_for_racial_justice_and_cultural_competency_in_the_montana_synod”_final_draft_approved_8_may.pdf
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Resolutions Information and Committee members
Guidelines for Consideration of Resolutions
Guidelines for Discussion of Resolutions
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Memorial and Resolutions Memo
Resolution Form

Schedule

FINAL schedule and agenda

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)

Workshops

Workshop Schedule

1221 24th Street South - Great Falls, MT 59405-5034  [Phone] 406.453.1461 
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