2020 MNYS Annual Assembly: Nominations & Elections. *Nominations by the Conference
BALLOT 1: Synod Council Clergy | West Nassau
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Church Leadership
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Community Leadership
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Statement
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BALLOT 2: Synod Council Clergy | Peconic
The Rev. Paul Downing
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Port Jefferson Station
Church Leadership
Pastor
Secretary - Treasurer of Peconic Conference
Peconic Conference Steering Committee
Community Leadership
Protestant Campus Ministry Board (PCM)
Convener Port Jefferson Ecumenical Clergy Association (PJECA)
Statement
I have grown up in the Metro NY Synod and love this region and the church. Having moved out from the boros to the heart of Suffolk I have a new perspective on the variety and diversity we represent. I would be, like any good Lutheran, both proud and humbled to serve our Synod Council.
The Rev. George W. Dietrich
Hamptons Lutheran Parish, Amagansett
Church Leadership
Peconic Conference Steering Committee member
Pastor of Hamptons Lutheran Parish
Community Leadership
Board Member of St. Michael's Housing
Member of Interdependence March Committee of the East End
Statement
Walking together as a Synod is important to me. When we come together in Word and Sacrament, evangelism, advocating -doing God's work with our hands through the many ministries of our vibrant region; lives are changed. I would be honored to serve on Synod Council.
BALLOT 3: Synod Council Clergy | Manhattan
The Rev. Brooke L. Swertfager
Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan
Church Leadership
Dean of Manhattan
Member of the Lutheran/Roman Catholic Dialog of the Archdiocese of New York
Partner Pastor with Seafarer's International House
Community Leadership
Member of the Spiritual Care Committee for NYU Langone Medical Center
Founding Sponsor for NYC Gay Hockey Assoc.'s Annual Pride Chelsea Challenge
Almoner, The Havens Relief Fund Society
Statement
Serving our synod for 30+ years, as a long-time pastor and hockey mom, I've learned a lot about diversity, cooperation, and staying warm. Happy to share my experience!
BALLOT 4: Synod Council Clergy | Staten Island
The Rev. Garry W. Squire
Messiah Lutheran Staten Island, Staten Island
Church Leadership
Synod Council
Secretary of the Staten Island Conference
President of Messiah Lutheran
Community Leadership
President of the Staten Island Community Band
Vice President of the Family Council at the Brielle at Seaview
Statement
It has been a privilege and honor to have served on the Synod Council the past four years. As I expected the responsibility of serving the Synod Council little did I know the phrase "For such a time as this" would take on a profound meaning in the life of our Synod.
BALLOT 5: Synod Council Lay Female | Southwest Queens
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BALLOT 6: Synod Council Lay Female | Northwest Queens
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Church Leadership
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BALLOT 7: Synod Council Lay Male | Eastern Nassau
Mr. Thomas Sargent
Saint John Lutheran Church, Bellmore
Church Leadership
Currently finishing MNYS council seat to which I was appointed. Current Congregational Council President, Saint John Lutheran Church in Bellmore, NY. I also spent 42 years as a leader/ participant in Pinecrest Lutheran Leadership Ministries.
Community Leadership
Past Board Member, West Hempstead PTSA. Past member, Site Based Team, West Hempstead Middle School. Current member, West Hempstead school district counceling committee.
Statement
I have been a life-long Lutheran, and I have always played an active role in the life of the church. I have been involved in numerous youth ministries committees on both the local and synod level. I am currently the president of the church council at Saint John in Bellmore. I am also finishing a term on the MNYS council, and am seeking election for my first full term.
BALLOT 8: Synod Council Lay Male | South Shore Brooklyn
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Church
Church Leadership
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BALLOT 9: Synod Council Lay Male | Hudson
Mr. Brent Thompson | Conference Nomination
St. John's Lutheran Church, Poughkeepsie
Church Leadership
Confirmation Instructor for 11 years
Call committee Chair person
Altar Guild
Community Leadership
Tres Dias 3 time team member
Love in the name of Christ volunteer
Habitat of Humanity Volunteer
Statement
It would be a honor to serve this Synod and represent the northern region. I feel that my global experience from my job at IBM will provide a different insight to issues at hand.
I have been a Lutheran my whole life. I have had the privilege to serve as a page for Rev Kenneth May back in the late 1970's
Mr. Erich Markert | Conference Nomination
Redeemer, New Paltz
Church Leadership
Property chair
Technology
Financial secretary
Community Leadership
Community coordinator
Statement
I am honored to be nominated to serve on our Synod Council. I am self-confessed church nerd and enjoy getting involved with the inner workings of church. I bring to the table an analytical mind and creativity that lends well to long-term planning and big picture thinking while remaining focused on God's work.
BALLOT 10: Synod Council Lay Male | Tappan Zee
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BALLOT 11: Synod Council Lay Female | At Large
Ms. Cynthia D. Corley
New Hope, Jamaica
Church Leadership
Current Synod Council member
Region 7 representative to ADLA Exec Bd.
MNYS Executive Board
Community Leadership
Statement
I have had the privilege of serving on the syno council for the last 4 years. Through this service I have grown in my relationship with God ad my understanding of his call for my life. I would consider it an honor to be able to continue to serve in this capacity.
BALLOT 12: Synod Council Multicultural Female | At Large
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BALLOT 13: Synod Council Young Adult
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BALLOT 14: Synod Council Youth (16 - 17 years) | At Large
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BALLOT 15: Consultation Committee | Clergy Female
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BALLOT 16: Consultation Committee | Clergy Male
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BALLOT 17: Consultation Committee | Lay Female
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BALLOT 18: Consultation Committee | Lay Male
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BALLOT 19: Discipline Committee | Clergy Female
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BALLOT 20: Discipline Committee | Clergy Male
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BALLOT 21: Discipline Committee | Lay Female
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BALLOT 22: Discipline Committee | Lay Male
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