Book of Reports - 2012
COMPLETE BOOK OF REPORTS - this is a very large file (4.92MB). You may wish to simply browse the individual links below, and only download Recommended Items to Bring to the Assembly.
RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO BRING TO THE ASSEMBLY - (164KB). This includes the proposed Budget for 2013 with Explanation, and resolutions. You may also download these pages individually below; they are marked with an asterisk (*).
Section I - TABLE OF CONTENTS
FINAL ASSEMBLY AGENDA – will replace tentative agenda. (Subject to change without notice. Will also be included in the Supplement provided at the assembly.)
TENTATIVE AGENDA - (Subject to change without notice.)
REPORT OF THE SYNOD ASSEMBLY PLANNING COMMITTEE
REPORT OF THE ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP
Section II - REPORTS OF THE SYNOD OFFICERS
v Report of the Vice President
o Actions by the Synod Council
o Report of the Necrologist and
Changes in the Clergy and Lay Rosters
o Implementation of previous year's resolution
packet
Packet includes:
· Cover Letter
· Information for Prospective Voting Members
· Proposed Revisions
· Cover for Resolutions Adopted
· Relevant Continuing Resolutions
· Resolutions Adopted By Synod Assemblies 1988-2011
o Rostered Leader Anniversaries - Biographical Information
Rostered Leaders in the Metropolitan
Celebrating Significant Anniversaries in 2012
o Congregation Anniversaries
Congregations in the Metropolitan
Celebrating Significant Anniversaries in 2012
Section II - A
o Reports on Audit of Financial Statements
o Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year February 1,
2013 to January 31, 2014 *
· Explanation of Proposed Budget *
o Congregational Intents and Receipts
o Monthly Cumulative Benevolence
1. RES. 01-12 Supporting the Illinois Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act *
2. RES. 02-12 Calling for Banking and Corporate Responsibility *
Section IV - REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Section V - CONFERENCE REPORTS
v Central Conference (no report received)
Section VI - MINISTRY THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
v African American Strategy Team
Section VII - MINISTRY THROUGH GROUPS AND TEAMS
Section VIII - RECEIVED REPORTS FROM PARTNERS IN MINISTRY
v Augsburg Fortress Publishers
v Lutheran Campus Ministry of Illinois
v Lutheran Outdoor
v Lutheran Social Services of
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v Region 5
v Synodical Women's Organization
Section IX - COVENANT CLUSTER SEMINARIES
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Section X - RECEIVED REPORTS FROM COLLEGES
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Section XI - MINUTES OF THE 24th REGULAR ASSEMBLY - 2011
Section XII - METROPOLITAN