2019 Synod Assembly Agenda
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019
8 am – 10:30 am
Registration and Check-In
Grand Ballroom Foyer
9:00 am
Synod Assembly Orientation
Grand Ballroom
10:00 am
Opening of the Assembly
Grand Ballroom
10:15 am – 12:35 pm
PLENARY SESSION I
Grand Ballroom
Welcome, Bishop Donald J. McCoid
Introductions:
Bishop John Macholz, Chaplain
The Rev. C. Anderson James, Parliamentarian
The Rev. Joel Brandt, Reference and Counsel
The Rev. Paul Johnsen, Assembly Planning Coordinator
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, ELCA Representative
Synod Staff
Robert’s Rules
Synod Assembly Resources
Introduction to voting devices, Ms. Jean Knight
Registration and Attendance, Ms. Cynthia Corley
Adoption of the Agenda, Bishop Donald J. McCoid
Rules and Procedures, Bishop Donald J. McCoid
Bishop’s Election VP
Explanation of 1st Ballot and Voting Procedures, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Prayer, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
1st Ballot for Bishop, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Introduction of Synod Officers and Synod Council, Bishop Donald J. McCoid
Synod Council Report, Ms. Renee Wicklund, Vice-President
Report of the Treasurer, Mr. John Litke
Presentation of the Proposed 2019 Revised Budget and 2020 Budget
Mr. Edward Wagner, Chair Financial Management Committee; and Mr. John Litke, Treasurer
Discussion will be held at the Budget Breakfast, Friday, May 17.
Introduction of the Deans
Anniversaries / Rostered Leaders / Congregations
John Krahn Presentation (Golden Jubilee)
Silver Jubilees
Report of 1st Ballot, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Announcements
Prayer, Chaplain
12:35pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch
11:30am – 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Registration and Check-In
Grand Ballroom Foyer
2:00 pm – 5:45 pm
PLENARY SESSION II
Grand Ballroom
Call to Order, Bishop Donald J. McCoid
Registration and Attendance, Ms. Cynthia Corley
Prayer, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
2nd Ballot for Bishop, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Bishop's Report, Bishop Donald J. McCoid
Keynote Address (Care for Creation)🌿
Coffee Break
We Are Church Together, Communications Report
Confronting Racism, The Rev. Becca Seely & The Rev. Marcia Parkinson-Harrison
We Are a Sanctuary Synod, Sanctuary Ministry
Vibrant Congregations, Ms. Hazel Goldstein
Project Redevelopments, Mr. Renato Matos
Ecumenical Greetings
Report of the 2nd Ballot for Bishop
Announcements
Prayer, Chaplain
6:00 pm 7:30 pm
Dinner
7:30pm
Festival Eucharist
Grand Ballroom
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2019
8 am – 10:30 am
Registration and Check-In
Grand Ballroom Foyer
7:00 am
Budget Breakfast
7:00 am
Hearing Breakfast | Memorial 1
8:30 am
Morning Prayer
Grand Ballroom
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
PLENARY SESSION III
Grand Ballroom
Call to Order, Bishop Donald J. McCoid
Prayer, Chaplain
Registration and Attendance
Nominees for Bishop: Personal Presentations, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Top seven nominees plus ties will present 5 minutes each.
Registration and Attendance Report
Prayer, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Third Ballot for Bishop, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Reference & Council
Environmental Stewardship Committee 🌿
Announcements
Prayer, Chaplain
11 am – 1:00 pm
Registration and Check-In
Grand Ballroom Foyer
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
PLENARY SESSION IV
Grand Ballroom
Call to Order, Bishop Donald McCoid
Prayer, Chaplain
Registration and Attendance Report
Report of the 3rd Ballot
Adoption of Revised 2019/Proposed 2020 Budgets, Mr. John Litke & Mr. Edward Wagner
PINECREST
Lutheran Ministries in Higher Education
United Lutheran Seminary
In Memoriam
2:35 pm – 3:10 pm
Coffee Break
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Registration and Check-In
Grand Ballroom Foyer
Questions of Nominees for Bishop, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Top three nominees plus ties will answer questions previously submitted.
Registration and Attendance Report
Prayer, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
4th Ballot for Bishop, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Pause
Report of the 4th Ballot for Bishop
Pause
Prayer, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
5th Ballot for Bishop, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Report of the 5th Ballot
Acknowledgment of New Bishop Elect
Announcements
Prayer, Chaplain
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:00pm – 8:30 pm
Festival Eucharist
Grand Ballroom
Bishop McCoid, presiding
The Rev. abby mohaupt, preaching
8:30 pm
Appreciation Reception | Bishop Donald McCoid
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019
8 am – 10:30 am
Registration and Check-In
Grand Ballroom Foyer
7:30 am
Welcome Breakfast | Bishop Elect
8:30 am
Morning Prayer
Grand Ballroom
9:00 am
Workshops & Forums
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Registration and Check-In
Grand Ballroom Foyer
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
PLENARY SESSION III
Grand Ballroom
Call to Order, Bishop Donald J. McCoid
Prayer, Chaplain
Final Registration and Attendance
Lutheran Social Services of NY
Evangelical Mission
Congregational Financial Accountancy Task Force
Ecumenical Greetings
Announcements
Closing of the Assembly
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Closing Eucharist
Grand Ballroom
Bishop-Elect, presiding
Bishop McCoid, preaching