FRIDAY, JUNE 12 @ 10 AM — SATURDAY, JUNE 13 @ 12:30 pm

In-Person Only at
PennWest California: 250 University Ave, California, PA 15419

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Registration is now closed. For questions about your registration, contact the Registrar: Pastor Eric Damon registration@swpasynod.org

 

Jesus reminds us in Matthew 5 that faith is meant to be shared and lived openly. Our witness is offered so others may find hope and see God’s love at work.

This year’s theme invites us to notice and celebrate the many ways God’s presence is already shining through our communities. In acts of care, justice, welcome, and creativity, vibrant faith takes shape in everyday ministry.

As we gather, may we be encouraged by one another’s witness and renewed in our calling to reflect God’s grace together.

 
 
 

Voting members from your congregation have an important responsibility on behalf of all the members of our synod. This assembly is the highest legislative authority of our synod; they will be making decisions that impact 140 congregations covering 10 counties in southwest PA.

Agenda

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

8:30 AM: Registration Opens

10:00 AM: Plenary 1

  • Report of Registration and Attendance

  • Report of Nominations Committee

  • Budget Presentation

  • Report of the Vice President

  • Report of the Secretary

  • Report of Treasurer

12:00 PM: Lunch

1:15 PM: Plenary 2

  • Bishop’s Report

  • ELCA Representative: Pastor Norma Malfatti

  • Report of Memorials Committee

  • First Ballot

4:00 PM: First Forum

5:00 PM: Second forum

6:10 PM: Dinner

7:40 PM: Worship

9:15 PM: Announcements & Adjourn for Evening

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

7:30 AM: Breakfast

8:45 AM: Morning Prayer

10:00 AM: Plenary 3

12:30 PM: Closing of Assembly

 

ELECTIONS

At Synod Assembly we will elect leaders who help guide the shared ministry of our synod. As they serve on Synod Council and other committees, their leadership helps reflect God’s work through our congregations. Please consider whether you or someone you know may be called to serve and submit a nomination.

  • Synod Council

    • Conference 5 Clergy Representative

    • Youth Representative (Age 18 or Under)
       

  • Committee on Discipline

    • Clergy (Term Expiring in 2027)

    • Clergy (Term Expiring in 2031)

Nomination Form
 

CHURCHWIDE REPRESENTATIVE

Pastor Norma Malfatti serves as the Senior Director for Director for Evangelical Mission Relationships in the Christian Community and Leadership Home Area of the ELCA’s churchwide organization.

In this role, she accompanies and equips the nearly 75 Directors for Evangelical Mission (DEMs) across the United States and Caribbean. Leaning into her passions for evangelism and sharing God’s love for all people, Pastor Norma serves alongside the New Ministry Development and Evangelism Team as they equip both DEMs and rostered and lay leaders across the ELCA to be more effective and confident evangelists, as well as serving on the Churchwide organization’s Synod Engagement Team.  

 
 

Memorials

Memorials are submitted to conferences to be adopted by the Synod Assembly and then passed on to the Churchwide Assembly if applicable. Every conference shall have the right to memorialize this synod on any matter affecting the welfare of the church. How Change Happens >>

Submit a Memorial
Motions / Amendments
 

CONFERENCE CAUCUS MEETINGS

Pre-meeting business will prepare voting members prior to attending the assembly. Caucus meetings are also where memorials—action items that address broad policy issues in the synod or churchwide organization—are sent on to be adopted by the Synod Assembly and then passed on to the Churchwide Assembly. Parliamentary Procedure Cheat Sheet >>

CONFERENCE 1
Wednesday, May 27 @ 7 PM
House of Prayer Evangelical Lutheran Church
2100 W Irwin St, Aliquippa, PA 15001

CONFERENCE 2
Wednesday, May 13 @ 7 PM
Nativity Lutheran Church
4517 Mt Royal Blvd, Allison Park, PA 15101

CONFERENCE 3
Sunday, May 17 @ 2:30 PM
St. Paul’s Highfield Lutheran Church
1595 Dime Rd, Vandergrift, PA 15690

CONFERENCE 4
Sunday, May 31 @ 6:30 PM
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church
4329 PA-982, Youngstown, PA 15696

CONFERENCE 5
No Caucus Meeting

CONFERENCE 6
Tuesday, May 19 @ 7 PM
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
105 Gateshead Dr, McMurray, PA 15317