2014 ELCA-SOUTHEASTERN SYNOD ASSEMBLY May ...
2014 ELCA-SOUTHEASTERN SYNOD ASSEMBLY May 30, 31 & June 1, 2014 Chattanooga Convention Center Chattanooga, TN
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Synod Council Executive Committee
Chattanooga Marriott Boardroom
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Assembly Office Set-up
Chattanooga Convention Center Meeting Room 17
8:00 AM
Set-up of Plenary Hall
Convention Center Exhibit Hall C
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Synod Council
Chattanooga Marriott Plaza A
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Worship Space Set-Up
Convention Center F, I, G, J
Noon - 1:00 PM
Synod Council Luncheon
Chattanooga Marriott Plaza B
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Synod Assembly Committee Mtg
Chattanooga Convention Center Meeting Room 16
5:00 - 5:45 PM
Registration Set-up
Chattanooga Convention Center Meeting Room 16
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Synod Council Dinner
Chattanooga Marriott Plaza B
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Assembly Registration Begins
Chattanooga Convention Center Meeting Room 16
THURSDAY, MAY 29
A-1
FRIDAY, MAY 30 Events at Chattanooga Convention Center unless otherwise noted Today’s deadlines: 2:45 PM Biographical Forms Due for Floor Nominees Form found in Assembly materials-Tab D-5-6
Assembly Office Meeting Room 17
or in the Assembly Office
8:00 AM
Set-up of Plenary Hall
Convention Center Exhibit Hall C
8:00 AM
Exhibitors Begin Set-up
Convention Center Main Corridor & Meeting Room Corridor
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Food Available for Purchase
Convention Center Concessions
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Volunteer Training
Meeting Room 8
8:00 AM - 2:45 PM
Registration
Meeting Room 16
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Pre-Assembly Workshops Practicing Your Theology Narrative Lectionary Public Mission: Social Action and Advocacy
Meeting Room H Meeting Room 12 Meeting Room E
10:00 AM
First Call Rostered Persons Meeting Committee on Reference and Counsel Meets
West Room Meeting Room 7
10:30 AM
Technical/Sound Check
Plenary Hall
11:00 AM
Minutes Committee Meets Elections Committee Meets
Meeting Room 9 Meeting Room 18
11:30 AM
Credentials Committee Meets
Plenary Hall Annex
A-2
12:30 - 2:30 PM
A.
PLENARY SESSION ONE
Plenary Hall (Exhibit Hall C)
Call to Order 1. Order for Opening of Assembly 2. Assembly Objectives 3. Declaration of Bounds
Tab J
B.
Opening Prayer - Assembly Chaplain
C.
Report of the Credentials Committee
D.
Adoption of the Agenda Resolved, that the Agenda for the four plenary sessions and two workshop sessions be adopted as the Orders of the Day.
Tab A
E.
Adoption of the Rules of Organization and Procedure Resolved, that the Rules of Organization and Procedure recommended by the Synod Council be adopted. 1. Introduction of Parliamentarian 2. Roberts Rules of Order Quick Reference Guide
Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
F.
Report of the Nominating Committee
Tab D
G.
Report of the Bishop
Tab B
H.
Mission & Outreach Committee – Missional Planning and Congregational Renewal
I.
Bible Study/Keynote Session 1 – The Rev. Dr. Rolf Jacobson, Assistant Professor Of Old Testament, Luther Seminary
J.
Greetings from Thrivent Financial
K.
Election Procedures – VP Candidate Speeches
L. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Recognitions (Since Last Assembly) Retiring Rostered Persons First Call Rostered Persons Rostered Persons New to Our Synod Rostered Persons Ordination, Commission & Consecration Anniversaries
M.
Announcements
N.
Closing Prayer - Assembly Chaplain
O.
Recess
2:45 PM
Tab D
Registration & Assembly Offices Close Deadline for Floor Nominee Biographical Forms Form found in Assembly Materials on pp. D-5-6 or in the Assembly Office
A-3
Meeting Room 17
2:45 - 4:15 PM
ASSEMBLY WORSHIP
4:15 PM
Registration and Assembly Office Reopen
4:30 – 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
Worship Space (F, I, G, J)
WORKSHOP SESSION 1
Tab A
Conference Caucuses (as needed) See room assignments below
Conference Caucus room assignments Conference # 1 Conference # 2 Conference # 3 Conference # 4 Conference # 5
Meeting Rm 8 Meeting Rm 9 Meeting Rm 2 Meeting Rm 3 Meeting Rm 11
Conference # 6 Conference # 7 Conference # 8 Conference # 9
Meeting Rm 12 Meeting Rm E Meeting Rm H West Meeting Rm (top of escalator)
6:00 PM
Dinner
6:00 PM
Committee on Reference and Counsel Meets
Meeting Room 7
6:00 PM
Worship Team Meeting and Preparation
Meeting Room 1
6:30 PM
Conference Caucus Election Results Due
Assembly Office Meeting Room 17
7:00 PM
Registration and Assembly Office Close
9:00 PM
Deans Reception
Chattanooga Marriott Presidential Suite
8:30 – 9:30 PM
Young Adult Reception
Staybridge Suites Lobby
A-4
SATURDAY, MAY 31 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Food Available for Purchase
Convention Center Concessions
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Friends of Bill – All Welcome
Meeting Room 12
7:00 - 8:15 AM
Global Mission Breakfast
Marriott Plaza A/B/C
8:00 AM
Credentials Committee Meets
Plenary Hall Annex
8:00 AM - Noon
Registration Continues
Meeting Room 16
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Ministry Exhibits Available
8:30 – 10:30 AM
PLENARY SESSION TWO
Plenary Hall
A.
Call to Order
B.
Opening Prayer - Assembly Chaplain
C.
Report of the Credentials Committee
D.
Discussion and Vote on the 2015 Ministry Funding Plan Resolved, that the 2015 Ministry Funding Plan recommended by the Synod Council be adopted.
Tab E
E.
Election Procedures
Tab D
F.
Report of the Churchwide Representative The Rev. Dr. Wyvetta Bullock, Assistant to the Presiding Bishop, Executive for Administration
Tab C
G.
Campaign for the ELCA – Stewardship Table
H.
Mission & Outreach Committee – Multicultural/Ethnic Ministry
I.
ELCA and Southeastern Synod Malaria Campaign
J.
NovusWay – Standing on the Promise Campaign Update
K.
Lutheran Services of Georgia
L.
ELCA Justice for Women Task Force
M.
Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Services (LIRS) 75th Anniversary A-5
N.
Election Procedures
O.
Announcements
P.
Closing Prayer – Assembly Chaplain
Q.
Recess
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Tab D
WORKSHOP SESSION 2
Noon
Registration Moves to Assembly Office
12:15 – 1:15 PM
Lunch Break
12:15 – 1:15 PM
LIRS Lunch & Conversation
Tab A Meeting Room 16
Meeting Room H
Grab your lunch at the Convention Center Concessions and join Matthew Herzberg to learn more about Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Services and opportunities for partnership and engagement.
RIC Lunch & Conversation
Meeting Room E
Or, grab your lunch at the Convention Center Concessions and join Bridget Radford to learn more about Reconciling in Christ and opportunities for participation in the work that RIC does.
1:15 – 2:00 PM
Exhibit Time
1:30 PM
Credentials Committee Meets
Plenary Hall Annex
2:00 – 3:15 PM
ASSEMBLY WORSHIP
3:30 – 6:00 PM
PLENARY SESSION THREE
Worship Space (F, I, G, J)
Plenary Hall
A.
Call to Order
B.
Opening Prayer - Assembly Chaplain
C.
Report of the Credentials Committee
D.
Elections Procedures
Tab D
E.
Presentation of 2015 Compensation Guidelines
Exhibit 3
A-6
Resolved, that the 2015 Compensation Guidelines recommended by the Synod Council be adopted. F.
Report of the Committee on Reference & Counsel
Tab G
G.
Greetings from Newberry College, The Rev. Ernie Worman
H.
Southeastern Synod Lutheran Youth Organization (SESLYO)
I.
Bible Study/Keynote Session 2 - The Rev. Dr. Rolf Jacobson, Assistant Professor Of Old Testament, Luther Seminary
J.
Global Mission Accompaniment – Mary Campbell, ELCA Global Mission, Manager For Companion Relationships in Latin America and the Caribbean Greetings from Iglesia Luterana Agustina de Guatemala (ILAG) - Rev. Karen Castillo, President, ILAG
K.
Campus Ministry Report, Lutheran Campus Ministry Atlanta
L.
Lutheran Theological Center in Atlanta (LTCA)
M.
Consideration of Synod Council Resolutions (if needed)
Tab G
N.
Discussion and Vote on Resolutions and Memorials Brought by the Committee on Reference and Counsel
Tab G
O.
Report of the Disaster Preparedness Task Force
P.
ELCA Mission Investment Fund
Q.
Election Procedures
R.
Announcements
S.
Closing Prayer - Assembly Chaplain
T.
Recess
Tab D
6:00 PM
Dinner
6:00 PM
Worship Team Meeting & Preparation
Meeting Room 1
6:00 PM
Assembly Choir Rehearsal
Worship Space
A-7
SUNDAY, JUNE 1 6:30 - 10:00 AM
Breakfast/Coffee Available for Purchase
Convention Center Concessions
6:30 - 8:00 AM
Worship Team Meeting and Preparation
Worship Space
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Friends of Bill Meeting – All Welcome
Meeting Room 12
8:00 -10:30 AM
Ministry Exhibits Available
8:30 - 9:45 AM
9:45 AM
ASSEMBLY WORSHIP
Worship Space (F, I, G, J)
Credentials Committee
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PLENARY SESSION FOUR
Plenary Hall Annex
Plenary Hall
A.
Call to Order
B.
Opening Prayer - Assembly Chaplain
C.
Final Report of the Credentials Committee
D.
Election Procedures
Tab D
E.
Description of proposed Constitution Changes The Rev. Dr. Ruth Hamilton, Secretary Resolved, that the constitution amendments recommended by the Synod Council be adopted.
Tab F
F.
Mission & Outreach Committee – New Starts
G.
Mission & Outreach Committee - Reception of New Congregation Celebration of Congregational Anniversaries
H.
Discussion and Vote on Resolutions and Memorials Brought by the Committee on Reference and Counsel Con’t, if necessary
I.
Southeastern Synod Women of the ELCA
J.
Lutheran Men in Mission A-8
Tab G
K.
Southeastern Synod Green Team
L.
Thanks to outgoing Synod Council members and Deans
M.
Other unfinished business as needed
N.
Installation of persons elected at this assembly
O.
Closing of an Assembly
12:15 PM
Tab J
Synod Council/Deans Luncheon
A-9
Tennessee River Room
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Synod Council Executive Committee
Chattanooga Marriott Boardroom
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Assembly Office Set-up
Chattanooga Convention Center Meeting Room 17
8:00 AM
Set-up of Plenary Hall
Convention Center Exhibit Hall C
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Synod Council
Chattanooga Marriott Plaza A
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Worship Space Set-Up
Convention Center F, I, G, J
Noon - 1:00 PM
Synod Council Luncheon
Chattanooga Marriott Plaza B
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Synod Assembly Committee Mtg
Chattanooga Convention Center Meeting Room 16
5:00 - 5:45 PM
Registration Set-up
Chattanooga Convention Center Meeting Room 16
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Synod Council Dinner
Chattanooga Marriott Plaza B
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Assembly Registration Begins
Chattanooga Convention Center Meeting Room 16
THURSDAY, MAY 29
A-1
FRIDAY, MAY 30 Events at Chattanooga Convention Center unless otherwise noted Today’s deadlines: 2:45 PM Biographical Forms Due for Floor Nominees Form found in Assembly materials-Tab D-5-6
Assembly Office Meeting Room 17
or in the Assembly Office
8:00 AM
Set-up of Plenary Hall
Convention Center Exhibit Hall C
8:00 AM
Exhibitors Begin Set-up
Convention Center Main Corridor & Meeting Room Corridor
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Food Available for Purchase
Convention Center Concessions
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Volunteer Training
Meeting Room 8
8:00 AM - 2:45 PM
Registration
Meeting Room 16
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Pre-Assembly Workshops Practicing Your Theology Narrative Lectionary Public Mission: Social Action and Advocacy
Meeting Room H Meeting Room 12 Meeting Room E
10:00 AM
First Call Rostered Persons Meeting Committee on Reference and Counsel Meets
West Room Meeting Room 7
10:30 AM
Technical/Sound Check
Plenary Hall
11:00 AM
Minutes Committee Meets Elections Committee Meets
Meeting Room 9 Meeting Room 18
11:30 AM
Credentials Committee Meets
Plenary Hall Annex
A-2
12:30 - 2:30 PM
A.
PLENARY SESSION ONE
Plenary Hall (Exhibit Hall C)
Call to Order 1. Order for Opening of Assembly 2. Assembly Objectives 3. Declaration of Bounds
Tab J
B.
Opening Prayer - Assembly Chaplain
C.
Report of the Credentials Committee
D.
Adoption of the Agenda Resolved, that the Agenda for the four plenary sessions and two workshop sessions be adopted as the Orders of the Day.
Tab A
E.
Adoption of the Rules of Organization and Procedure Resolved, that the Rules of Organization and Procedure recommended by the Synod Council be adopted. 1. Introduction of Parliamentarian 2. Roberts Rules of Order Quick Reference Guide
Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
F.
Report of the Nominating Committee
Tab D
G.
Report of the Bishop
Tab B
H.
Mission & Outreach Committee – Missional Planning and Congregational Renewal
I.
Bible Study/Keynote Session 1 – The Rev. Dr. Rolf Jacobson, Assistant Professor Of Old Testament, Luther Seminary
J.
Greetings from Thrivent Financial
K.
Election Procedures – VP Candidate Speeches
L. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Recognitions (Since Last Assembly) Retiring Rostered Persons First Call Rostered Persons Rostered Persons New to Our Synod Rostered Persons Ordination, Commission & Consecration Anniversaries
M.
Announcements
N.
Closing Prayer - Assembly Chaplain
O.
Recess
2:45 PM
Tab D
Registration & Assembly Offices Close Deadline for Floor Nominee Biographical Forms Form found in Assembly Materials on pp. D-5-6 or in the Assembly Office
A-3
Meeting Room 17
2:45 - 4:15 PM
ASSEMBLY WORSHIP
4:15 PM
Registration and Assembly Office Reopen
4:30 – 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
Worship Space (F, I, G, J)
WORKSHOP SESSION 1
Tab A
Conference Caucuses (as needed) See room assignments below
Conference Caucus room assignments Conference # 1 Conference # 2 Conference # 3 Conference # 4 Conference # 5
Meeting Rm 8 Meeting Rm 9 Meeting Rm 2 Meeting Rm 3 Meeting Rm 11
Conference # 6 Conference # 7 Conference # 8 Conference # 9
Meeting Rm 12 Meeting Rm E Meeting Rm H West Meeting Rm (top of escalator)
6:00 PM
Dinner
6:00 PM
Committee on Reference and Counsel Meets
Meeting Room 7
6:00 PM
Worship Team Meeting and Preparation
Meeting Room 1
6:30 PM
Conference Caucus Election Results Due
Assembly Office Meeting Room 17
7:00 PM
Registration and Assembly Office Close
9:00 PM
Deans Reception
Chattanooga Marriott Presidential Suite
8:30 – 9:30 PM
Young Adult Reception
Staybridge Suites Lobby
A-4
SATURDAY, MAY 31 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Food Available for Purchase
Convention Center Concessions
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Friends of Bill – All Welcome
Meeting Room 12
7:00 - 8:15 AM
Global Mission Breakfast
Marriott Plaza A/B/C
8:00 AM
Credentials Committee Meets
Plenary Hall Annex
8:00 AM - Noon
Registration Continues
Meeting Room 16
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Ministry Exhibits Available
8:30 – 10:30 AM
PLENARY SESSION TWO
Plenary Hall
A.
Call to Order
B.
Opening Prayer - Assembly Chaplain
C.
Report of the Credentials Committee
D.
Discussion and Vote on the 2015 Ministry Funding Plan Resolved, that the 2015 Ministry Funding Plan recommended by the Synod Council be adopted.
Tab E
E.
Election Procedures
Tab D
F.
Report of the Churchwide Representative The Rev. Dr. Wyvetta Bullock, Assistant to the Presiding Bishop, Executive for Administration
Tab C
G.
Campaign for the ELCA – Stewardship Table
H.
Mission & Outreach Committee – Multicultural/Ethnic Ministry
I.
ELCA and Southeastern Synod Malaria Campaign
J.
NovusWay – Standing on the Promise Campaign Update
K.
Lutheran Services of Georgia
L.
ELCA Justice for Women Task Force
M.
Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Services (LIRS) 75th Anniversary A-5
N.
Election Procedures
O.
Announcements
P.
Closing Prayer – Assembly Chaplain
Q.
Recess
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Tab D
WORKSHOP SESSION 2
Noon
Registration Moves to Assembly Office
12:15 – 1:15 PM
Lunch Break
12:15 – 1:15 PM
LIRS Lunch & Conversation
Tab A Meeting Room 16
Meeting Room H
Grab your lunch at the Convention Center Concessions and join Matthew Herzberg to learn more about Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Services and opportunities for partnership and engagement.
RIC Lunch & Conversation
Meeting Room E
Or, grab your lunch at the Convention Center Concessions and join Bridget Radford to learn more about Reconciling in Christ and opportunities for participation in the work that RIC does.
1:15 – 2:00 PM
Exhibit Time
1:30 PM
Credentials Committee Meets
Plenary Hall Annex
2:00 – 3:15 PM
ASSEMBLY WORSHIP
3:30 – 6:00 PM
PLENARY SESSION THREE
Worship Space (F, I, G, J)
Plenary Hall
A.
Call to Order
B.
Opening Prayer - Assembly Chaplain
C.
Report of the Credentials Committee
D.
Elections Procedures
Tab D
E.
Presentation of 2015 Compensation Guidelines
Exhibit 3
A-6
Resolved, that the 2015 Compensation Guidelines recommended by the Synod Council be adopted. F.
Report of the Committee on Reference & Counsel
Tab G
G.
Greetings from Newberry College, The Rev. Ernie Worman
H.
Southeastern Synod Lutheran Youth Organization (SESLYO)
I.
Bible Study/Keynote Session 2 - The Rev. Dr. Rolf Jacobson, Assistant Professor Of Old Testament, Luther Seminary
J.
Global Mission Accompaniment – Mary Campbell, ELCA Global Mission, Manager For Companion Relationships in Latin America and the Caribbean Greetings from Iglesia Luterana Agustina de Guatemala (ILAG) - Rev. Karen Castillo, President, ILAG
K.
Campus Ministry Report, Lutheran Campus Ministry Atlanta
L.
Lutheran Theological Center in Atlanta (LTCA)
M.
Consideration of Synod Council Resolutions (if needed)
Tab G
N.
Discussion and Vote on Resolutions and Memorials Brought by the Committee on Reference and Counsel
Tab G
O.
Report of the Disaster Preparedness Task Force
P.
ELCA Mission Investment Fund
Q.
Election Procedures
R.
Announcements
S.
Closing Prayer - Assembly Chaplain
T.
Recess
Tab D
6:00 PM
Dinner
6:00 PM
Worship Team Meeting & Preparation
Meeting Room 1
6:00 PM
Assembly Choir Rehearsal
Worship Space
A-7
SUNDAY, JUNE 1 6:30 - 10:00 AM
Breakfast/Coffee Available for Purchase
Convention Center Concessions
6:30 - 8:00 AM
Worship Team Meeting and Preparation
Worship Space
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Friends of Bill Meeting – All Welcome
Meeting Room 12
8:00 -10:30 AM
Ministry Exhibits Available
8:30 - 9:45 AM
9:45 AM
ASSEMBLY WORSHIP
Worship Space (F, I, G, J)
Credentials Committee
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PLENARY SESSION FOUR
Plenary Hall Annex
Plenary Hall
A.
Call to Order
B.
Opening Prayer - Assembly Chaplain
C.
Final Report of the Credentials Committee
D.
Election Procedures
Tab D
E.
Description of proposed Constitution Changes The Rev. Dr. Ruth Hamilton, Secretary Resolved, that the constitution amendments recommended by the Synod Council be adopted.
Tab F
F.
Mission & Outreach Committee – New Starts
G.
Mission & Outreach Committee - Reception of New Congregation Celebration of Congregational Anniversaries
H.
Discussion and Vote on Resolutions and Memorials Brought by the Committee on Reference and Counsel Con’t, if necessary
I.
Southeastern Synod Women of the ELCA
J.
Lutheran Men in Mission A-8
Tab G
K.
Southeastern Synod Green Team
L.
Thanks to outgoing Synod Council members and Deans
M.
Other unfinished business as needed
N.
Installation of persons elected at this assembly
O.
Closing of an Assembly
12:15 PM
Tab J
Synod Council/Deans Luncheon
A-9
Tennessee River Room
