Synod Assembly

Synod Assembly 2012

June 7-9 at Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kan.

Please note that in an attempt to be better stewards of our time and resources, the length of the Assembly has been shortened — this year running from Thursday evening through Saturday noon.

Remember that you must register with Bethany College for Housing & Meals. Their registration form is included below and should be returned to Bethany.

Pre-Assembly Materials

General Information/Registration

Dates to Remember
Voting Members to Assembly
Congregations with 500+ members (Allows for additional voting members)
Voting Member Waiver Request (Due in synod office March 1)
Registration Form (for payment by check) OR Register Online (for credit/debit card payment only)
Housing/Meals Registration Form (return completed form to Bethany College)
Display Table Request Form
Partnership Linkage Form
Pre-Assembly Workshops/Opportunities (still in process — subject to change)

Resolutions

Nominations/Elections

Nominating Workbook (Rev. 021612 — Information on elected positions, nomination biographical form, disclosure form [for synod officers and Synod Council members])
Nomination Biographical Form (fillable on your computer)

Synod Assembly Quick Facts & Links

WHEN / WHERE
The Central States Synod Assembly will be held June 7-9, 2012 at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kan. Please note the Assembly “officially” opens with worship on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and will close at or before noon on Saturday. Pre-Assembly workshops will be offered on Thursday afternoon for those who arrive early.

REGISTRATION MATERIALS -- Available NOW!

Assembly Registration Online (payment by credit/debit card only)
Assembly Registration Form (payment by check only)
Housing/Meals Registration Form

WAIVERS for congregations needing to request exceptions for their voting members are due March 1, 2012

NOMINATIONS due May 7, 2012

COMMITTEE, TEAMS, BOARDS reports are due April 16, 2012

RESOLUTIONS DEADLINE due April 23, 2012 -- if pertaining to Assembly business, no later than May 30, 2012.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE Early registration due May 7, 2012 (if not paid by May 7, add $30 per registration)

DISPLAY TABLES forms and payment due May 7, 2012

To be better stewards of resources, we encourage congregations and voting members to download the Assembly materials from the website. There will be two binders to share on each table at the Assembly. Individuals may purchase a set of materials when registering.

Voting members requesting a printed copy of registration materials, may contact the synod office by email at assembly@css-elca.org or by phone, 913-948-9701 or 866-915-3548 (toll-free).