A Word About Upcoming Nominations

 

Dear Friends in Christ, 

As we approach the 2023 Synod Assembly, I am eager to see each of you and share in this first in-person gathering of our synod in three years.  As our theme reflects, we are “Better Together” as we worship together again and do the important work of our synod together.  

One of the most important things we do in Synod Assembly is to elect officers of the synod, members of the Synod Council, and members of the vitally important Committees on Discipline and Consultation. We are still seeking nominees for all of these areas of ministry in our synod. Would you consider being a nominee or offering the names of those who would consider sharing their gifts and serving in these important roles in our synod?

Having served in most of these areas of synod life, I can tell you of the fulfilling work that these areas of ministry have been for me.  Helping to lead the synod through transitions of bishops and in continuing to define our mission as we go on the road together has opened my eyes to the incredible depth of faith and care that we all have in the work and power of the Gospel in or synod, congregations, and communities.  

Having served on the Committee on Discipline and seeing the work that the Consultation Committee does for the people in their care is work our synod needs to do.  It usually comes when our rostered leaders, members, or congregations may be struggling, but it is what helps healing to begin.  

If you have names of people who you would like to offer in nomination, or to place your name in nomination, please send an email to the chairperson of the Nominations Committee, the Rev. Erin Evans, at nominations@swpasynod.org.

Yours gifts are important and needed for these vital ministries of our synod.  Join me in this work because we are “Better Together”. 

Yours in Christ, 

 

Rev. William A. Schaefer
Synod Secretary
 

NOMINEES NEEDED FOR:

  • Synod Vice President (4-year term) Layperson
     

  • Synod Council At Large (4-year term) Layperson

  • Synod Council At Large (4-year term) Rostered Minister

  • Synod Council Young Adult (4-year term) Layperson 18-30yo

  • Synod Council Youth (2-year term) Layperson <18yo
     

  • Consultation Committee (6-year term) Layperson

  • Consultation Committee (6-year term) Rostered Minister
     

  • Committee on Discipline (6-year term) Layperson

  • Committee on Discipline (6-year term) Rostered Minister

 
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