Synod Assembly 2016

June 2-4, 2016

Carthage College, Kenosha

Elections

ELCA Church Council

  • Carolyn Jewett – Lay Female

Discipline Committee

  • Rev. Nancy J. Eggert – Clergy
  • Rev. Tim Tahtinen – Clergy
  • Laura B. Dessereau – Lay Female
  • Jerry Key – Lay Male

Synod Council

  • Amber Davis – At-Large, Lay Female

Bishop

  • Rev. Paul D. Erickson – Bishop

Budget

The Assembly voted to approve synodical budget for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2018 as amended, with total contributions and support of $2,102,780 and total ministries (expenses) of $2,160,095.

Resolutions

  • The Assembly voted to approve Resolution 1 – Access to The Emergency Food Assistance Program, as presented.
  • The Assembly voted to approve Resolution 2 – Resolution to Establish an Annual Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan as presented.
  • The Assembly voted to reject a motion to postpone indefinitely consideration of Resolution 3 – Memorial to the Churchwide Assembly on Black Lives Matter.
  • The Assembly voted to end debate on Resolution 4.
  • The Assembly voted to approve Resolution 5 – Resolution Honoring Bishop Jeff Barrow, as presented.
  • The Assembly voted to approve Resolution 6 – Resolution in support of Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities, as presented.

 

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