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2012 Southeastern Synod Assembly
What is the Synod Assembly and who can attend? According to our Synod Constitution, “This synod shall have a Synod Assembly, which shall be its highest legislative authority.” (S7.01.) Anyone can attend the Synod Assembly as a visitor. Our Synod Constitution outlines that Lay Voting Members should be elected from each congregation and, of course, all Ordained Ministers, Associates in Ministry, Deaconesses and Diaconal Ministers under call on the roster of this synod should attend. Congregations with: Synod Council Action January 17‑18, 1992 Bookmark this page! To save postage and printing costs,
On-line registration for the 2012 Southeastern Synod Assembly will open March 1, 2012. Voting members…………………………..$125
On-site Registration will be available at the assembly - June 1 & 2, 2012
Assembly Materials will be posted here. Please note the revision/posting dates on these materials; additions and corrections may be made after intial posting. A set of materials containing all items required for action at the Assembly will be provided to all voting members upon check-in at the registration desk at Synod Assembly. If attendees would like a 3-ring binder for materials, please bring one with you. Information coming soon!
Meals are not included as part of synod assembly registration. Please note: Breakfast will not be provided this year. Cash concession areas will be available at the hotel throughout the weekend, as well as The Atrium Café in the hotel lobby (featuring a daily breakfast buffet) and Medici restaurant, open for lunch and dinner. Across the street from the hotel is Cumberland Mall, with Jason's Deli, Maggiano's Little Italy, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Stoney River Legendary Steaks, Ted's Montana Grill, and the Mall Food Court.
SPECIAL GUESTS AND ASSEMBLY OFFERINGS Information coming soon!
OFFERINGS The Synod Council has designated the 2012 Assembly Offerings as follows:
Nominations are currently being accepted for several positions to be elected at the 2012 Synod Assembly. Positions to be elected include:
The Nominating Committee intends to nominate two to four persons for each position. Individual skills and qualifications, as well as the Synod’s inclusivity goals, will be considered. The inclusivity goals address the balance between lay persons and pastors, gender, status as a youth or young adult, and racial/ethnic background. Achieving some geographical diversity of nominees will also be a factor in the Nominating Committee’s decisions. Click here for more information about these positions. DEADLINE for submission of biographical forms to be considered by the Nominating Committee: March 15, 2012. (Call the synod office at 404-589-1977 if you would like a paper form mailed to you.)
To submit a resolution for consideration by the synod assembly, download and complete a Resolution Submittal form. Mail or fax both pages to the Committee on Reference and Counsel, ELCA-Southeastern Synod, 100 Edgewood Ave. NE, Suite 1600, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, fax number 404-521-1980, by April 15; or submit to the committee prior to the Friday before assembly (5/25/2012). Resolutions submitted after 5:00 pm on the Friday before the assembly will not be considered unless the issue is of such an immediate and urgent nature that it clearly cannot be postponed until the next assembly. Such resolutions shall be placed on the agenda only after written or electronic submission to the Committee on Reference and Counsel, with a 2/3 vote of the assembly approving consideration. If you have any questions, have difficulty with forms or need any assistance, please contact the synod office at 404-589-1977 or synod.office@elca-ses.org.
HOTEL INFORMATION & REGISTRATION Registration for Synod Assembly DOES NOT include a hotel reservation. A block of rooms for the Southeastern Synod is available at the Marriott Renaissance Waverly. The assembly hotel rate is $112 per night, plus tax. Free parking is available at the hotel. To get the special assembly rate at the Waverly CLICK HERE or call the Waverly at 770-953-4500 and mention that you are attending the ELCA-Southeastern Synod Assembly. The hotel has set the cut-off date for the discounted rate as Friday April 27, 2012. After the cut-off, the discounted group rates may no longer be available. The hotel may have another group booked for the weekend of the assembly so make your reservations as soon as possible to avoid possible issues. Shipping items to the hotel: Ship items to: Individual's name
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