| 8:00 a.m. |
Registration: Ms. Nancy Corey, Registrar |
Centennial Hall (Lobby) |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Orientation for Voting Members |
Bergendoff Hall (Potter Hali) |
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Resolutions Committee Forum: The Reverend Steven Dow |
BergendoffHall (Larson Hall) |
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Plenary Session I |
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Centennial Hall (Auditorium) |
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9:55 a.m. |
Gathering Hymn |
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10:00 a.m. |
Order for Opening of Assembly:
The Reverend Dr. Gary M Wollersheim, Bishop |
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Hymn |
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10:15 a.m. |
Greetings and Introductions |
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Credentials Committee Report: The Reverend Greg Mayer |
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Adoption of Rules of Assembly |
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Assembly Committee Appointments |
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Adoption of Agenda |
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Nominating Committee Report: The Reverend Diane Dardón |
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Explanation of Balloting Process for Bishop and Prayer: ELCA Representative -
The Reverend Sherman Hicks, Executive Director, ELCA Multicultural Ministries |
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Distribution and Collection of First Ballot for Bishop |
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Treasurer's Report: Mr. Michael Brooks First Reading of the 2011 Proposed Budget:
Mr. Michael Brooks
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Election Committee Report:
The Reverend Richard Meier Explanation of Balloting Process and Distribution of the Ballot for General Elections
- (Note: The Ballot for General Elections will be collected at 8:00 p.m. tonight)
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Report of First Ballot for Bishop (three-fourths of the votes cast necessary for election)
- (pastors may withdraw their name from consideration by reporting to the Election Committee Representative located at the registration table in Centennial Hall (lobby) prior to 1 p.m. today, if they so desire.)
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10:45 a.m. |
Bishop's Report
- Honor Retiring Secretary: The Reverend Gary Erickson
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11:15 a.m. |
Bible Study: Faith Practice - Study Scripture:
The Reverend Dr. James Echols,
President, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago |
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11:45 a.m. |
Announcements and Closing Prayer: The Reverend Linda Winkelman |
End of Plenary Session I
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| 11:50 a.m. -
1:45 p.m. |
Choir Rehearsal
(Note: Box lunches will be provided for the choir in the ER Band Room) |
| Lunch Forums ~ Choose one of the following two lunch/forum options: |
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OPTION A |
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12:00 -
12:45 p.m. |
Lunch |
College Center
(Dining Room
& Chicago Room) |
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12:55 -
1:40 p.m. |
Forum: The Reverend Dr. James Echols
Bible Study: Faith Practice - InvitelWitness |
Centennial Hall (Auditorium) |
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OPTION B |
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12:00 -
12:45 p.m. |
Forum: The Reverend Dr. James Echols
Bible Study: Faith Practice - InvitelWitness |
Centennial Hall (Auditorium) |
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12:55 -
1:40 p.m. |
Lunch |
College Center (Dining Room
& Chicago Room) |
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Plenary Session II |
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Centennial Hall (Auditorium) |
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1:50 p.m. |
Gathering Hymn & Opening Prayer: The Reverend Linda Winkelman |
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Credentials Committee Report: The Reverend Greg Mayer |
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1:55 p.m. |
Secretary's Report: The Reverend Gary Erickson
- Certification of 2009 Synod Assembly Minutes: The Reverend Robert Burton
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Synod Council Report: The Reverend Gary Erickson
- Report of Synodical Constitution Changes
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Distribution and Collection of Second Ballot for Bishop |
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2:05 p.m. |
Bible Study: Faith Practice - Serve:
The Reverend Dr. Denver Bitner,
President, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois |
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2:35 p.m. |
Resolutions Committee: The Reverend Steven Dow |
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3:10 p.m. |
Report of Second Ballot for Bishop (three-fourths of the votes cast necessary for election) |
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3:15 p.m. |
Announcements and Closing Prayer: The Reverend Linda Winkelman |
End of Plenary Session II
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| 3:30 p.m. |
Time for Visiting Assembly Display Area |
College Center (Snack Bar) |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Choir Rehearsal |
Bergendoff Hall
(ER Band Room) |
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| Friday Afternoon Forums |
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3:40 -
4:30 p.m. |
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Congregational Life |
College Center
(Chicago Room) |
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Living into the Future Together (LIFT):
Renewing the Ecology of the ELCA |
College Center (Dahl Room) |
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Global Missions |
College Center (Board Room) |
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Ministry Support |
Evald Hall (Room 18) |
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Outreach |
Bergendoff Hall (Potter Hall) |
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Racial Justice and Multicultural Committee |
College Center (Paxton Room) |
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Social Ministry |
Evald Hall (Room 17) |
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Stretch & Pray |
College Center (Loft) |
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Youth |
Bergendoff Hall (Room 113) |
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4:40-5:30 p.m. |
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Budget/Synod Council |
Bergendoff Hall (Larson Hall) |
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Congregational Life |
College Center (Chicago Room) |
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Living into the Future Together (LIFT):
Renewing the Ecology of the ELCA |
College Center (Dahl Room) |
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Global Missions |
College Center (Board Room) |
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Lutheran Advocacy - Illinois |
Evald Hall (Room 120) |
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Ministry Support |
Evald Hall (Room 18) |
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Outreach |
BergendoffHall (Potter Hall) |
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Racial Justice and Multicultural Committee |
College Center (Paxton Room) |
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Run, Walk, 'n' Roll |
Gather in Front of Bergendoff Hall |
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Social Ministry |
Evald Hall ( Room 17) |
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Youth |
BergendoffHall (Room 113) |
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| 4:40 p.m. |
Worship Rehearsal for Friday Evening:
(presiders, Assisting Ministers, and Communion Assistants) |
Centennial Hall (Auditorium) |
| 4:50 p.m. |
Worship Rehearsal for Saturday Morning |
Centennial Hall (Auditorium) |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Ordination Rehearsal |
Centennial Hall (Auditorium) |
| 5:40 p.m. |
Dinner |
College Center
(Dining Room,
and Wilson Faculty Center) |
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NOTE |
The Ballot for General Elections will be collected at 8:00 p.m. tonight. |
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Plenary Session III |
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Centennial Hall (Auditorium) |
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6:30 p.m. |
Gathering Hymn & Opening Prayer: The Reverend Linda Winkelman |
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6:35 p.m. |
Credentials Committee Report: The Reverend Greg Mayer |
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6:40 p.m. |
ELCA Representative: The Reverend Sherman Hicks |
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7:20 p.m. |
Distribution and Collection of Third Ballot for Bishop (seven persons {plus ties}) |
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7:30 p.m. |
Bible Study: Faith Practice - Give:
President Steven Bahls, President, Augustana College |
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7:50 p.m. |
Report of Third Ballot for Bishop (two-thirds of the votes cast necessary for election) |
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8:00 p.m. |
Collection of the Ballot for General Elections: The Reverend Richard Meier |
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8:05 p.m. |
Announcements and Closing Prayer: The Reverend Linda Winkelman |
End of Plenary Session III
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| 8:10 p.m. |
Break |
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| 8:20 p.m. |
Rite of Holy Communion with Ordinations
- The Synod Assembly offering is as follows, 1/2 to support the Synod Youth Ministry Staff position and 1/2 to the ELCA Special Needs Retirement Fund.
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Centennial Hall (Auditorium) |
| 6:00 a.m. |
Run, Walk, 'n' Roll |
Gather in Front of Bergendoff Hall |
| 7:15 a.m. |
Breakfast |
College Center (Chicago Room
& Wilson Faculty Center) |
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Plenary Session IV |
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Centennial Hall (Auditorium) |
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8:30 a.m. |
Rite of Holy Communion and Remembrance |
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9:15 a.m. |
Break |
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9:30 a.m. |
Credentials Committee Report: The Reverend Greg Mayer |
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9:35 a.m. |
Candidates for Bishop Address Assembly (three persons {plus ties}) |
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9:55 a.m. |
Distribution and Collection of Fourth Ballot for Bishop (three persons {plus ties}) |
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10:00 a.m. |
Election Committee Report of General Ballot: The Reverend Richard Meier
- (Distribution of Second General Election Ballot, if needed)
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10:10 a.m. |
Action on 2011 Proposed Budget: Mr. Michael Brooks |
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10:20 a.m. |
Resolutions Committee: The Reverend Steven Dow |
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11:05 a.m. |
Report of Fourth Ballot for Bishop (60% of votes cast necessary for election)
- Collection of Second General Election Ballot (if needed): The Reverend Richard Meier
- Distribution and Collection of Fifth Ballot for Bishop (two persons {plus ties})
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11:10 a.m. |
ELCA Representative: The Reverend Sherman Hicks |
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11:30 a.m. |
Report of Fifth Ballot for Bishop (majority of votes cast necessary for election) |
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11:35 a.m. |
Reception of New Congregation: GPS (God's People Serving) Faith Community,
Machesney Park, IL |
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11 :50 a.m. |
Announcements and Closing Prayer: The Reverend Linda Winkelman |
End of Plenary Session IV
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| Lunch Forums |
Choose one of the following two lunch/forum options: |
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OPTION A |
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12:00-12:30 p.m. |
Special Interest Forum A |
(choose from Forums A
list below) |
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12:45 - 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
College Center (Dining Room
& Chicago Room) |
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OPTION B |
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12:00-12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
College Center (Dining Room
& Chicago Room) |
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12:45 - 1:15 p.m. |
Special Interest Forum B |
(choose from Forums B
list below) |
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12:00 p.m. |
Special Interest Forums A |
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Campus Ministries
- Northern Illinois University (NIU) Campus Ministry
- Augustana College Campus Ministry
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College Center (Dahl Room) |
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Diakonia Program |
College Center (Paxton Room) |
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ELCA Board of Pensions: That You May Be Well |
College Center (Cafe) |
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Lutheran Men in Mission |
Evald Hall (Room 18) |
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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) |
Bergendoff Hall (Room 113) |
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Stewardship |
Evald Hall (Room 17) |
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World Hunger |
Evald Hall (Room 120) |
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12:45 p.m. |
Special Interest Forums B |
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Conversation/Questions with Bishop Wollersheim |
College Center (Board Room) |
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Diakonia Program |
College Center (Paxton Room) |
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ELCA Board of Pensions: That You May Be Well |
College Center (Cafe) |
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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) |
Bergendoff Hall (Room 113) |
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NIS Women of the ELCA |
Evald Hall (Room 18) |
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Outdoor Camping Ministries
- Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center
- Lutherdale Ministries
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College Center (Dahl Room) |
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Stewardship |
Evald Hall (Room 17) |
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Stretch & Pray |
College Center (Loft) |
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World Hunger |
Evald Hall (Room 120) |
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Plenary Session V |
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Centennial Hall (Auditorium) |
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1:30 p.m. |
Gathering Hymn & Opening Prayer: The Reverend Linda Winkelman |
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1:35 p.m. |
Bible Study: Faith Practice - Worship:
The Reverend Diane Dardón, Northern Illinois University Lutheran Campus Pastor |
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1:55 p.m. |
Youth Assembly Report & Installation of LYO Officers |
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2:10 p.m. |
Honor 50th Anniversaries of Ordination: The Reverend Kenneth Storck
- The Reverend Lee Luebke
- The Reverend William Welk
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2:20 p.m. |
Bible Study: Faith Practice - Encourage/Mentor:
Mr. Russ Senti,
Executive Director, Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center |
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2:40 p.m. |
Resolutions Committee: The Reverend Steven Dow |
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2:50 p.m. |
Book of Faith: Ms. Elizabeth Martin, Associate in Ministry and Pr. Janet Lepp |
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3:00 p.m. |
Honor 25 Years for Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries (RALM) |
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3:05 p.m. |
Recognition of Synod Staff for Years of Service
- Ms. Judi Fields (5 years)
- Ms. June Cain (15 years)
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3:10 p.m. |
Recognition of Synod Council Members Completing their Terms
- Ms. DiAnne Beynon
- The Reverend Kim Lee-Brown
- The Reverend Mark Luepke
- Mr. George Sanchez
- Ms. Alicia Dailey, Youth Representative
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3:20 p.m. |
Retirement Recognitions: Rostered Leaders who have retired in the past year
- Pr. Woody Knutson
- Pr. Chris Stienstra
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3:25 p.m. |
Courtesy Committee Report: Ms. Carla Vanatta, AIM |
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3:30 p.m. |
Closing of Synod Assembly |
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End of Plenary Session V
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