2021 Bishop Election

On Sun., June 13, following the Fifth Ballot, Rev. Felix Malpica was presented to the assembly as our new bishop. Rev. Malpica will begin the transition process over the next few weeks and months. He will be installed as Bishop on Sun., Sept. 26 with ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton presiding. Site for this service has not yet been determined.

2021 Assembly Info & Documents

• Assembly Summary (see assembly edition of Synod Spotlight below)

• Assembly Agenda

• 2021 Assembly Book of Reports - Part 1 and Part 2

• Minutes of 2021 Synod Assembly

• 2022 Proposed Mission Support Budget and Detailed Explanation of the 2022 Proposed Budget

• 2021 Treasurer’s Report

• Bishop’s Rostered Leaders’ Report for 2020

• Bishop’s Rostered Leaders’ Report for 2021

• 2022 Proposed Minimum Guidelines for Rostered Leaders with a parsonage

• 2022 Proposed Minimum Guidelines for Rostered Leaders with no parsonage

• For voting members and non-voting members: Read here about the synod Church in Society Committee’s “HOUSELESS-NESS” ACCOUNT and how YOU can join their effort to assist those in our synod who are without a house.

Resolutions

• R1 - Resolution Conferring Bishop Emeritus Status

• R2 - Resolution in Support of ELCA World Hunger