Forms and Documents
Select the form or document you need from this library. If you have questions or can't find what you need, please contact us or call the synod office at 773-248-0021.
2012 Rostered Leader Reports to Synod Bishop
The 2012 Rostered Leader Reports to the Synod Bishop are available online here.
Please e-mail your completed form to Mary Richardson in the synod office at mrichardson@mcselca.org. Thank you.
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Discernment Process for Congregations of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod Considering Dissociation from the ELCA
| Discernment Process Discernment Process for Congregations of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod Considering Dissociation from the ELCA  |
Financial Forms
| Volunteer Expense Voucher 2012 | Synod Team or Committee Deposit, Pre-payment, or Expense Check Request Form |
Implications of the Illinois Civil Union Law
This letter is designed to help pastors, congregations, and individuals in our synod clarify their own understanding of these matters. It represents neither an ELCA policy statement nor a normative legal opinion. It is intended to be as accurately descriptive as possible and does not necessarily reflect the personal opinions and preferences of this or any other bishop of our Church.
| Illinois Civil Union Law with Respect to ELCA Positions and Policies |
Interim Process
Congregation Leader's Evaluation of Interim Ministry  | Sample Interim Ministry Covenant - Hourly |
| Sample Interim Ministry Covenant - Full-Time | Interim Pastor's Evaluation of Interim Ministry |
| Interim Pastor's Report | Sample Installation of the Interim Pastor |
| Interim Ministry Request for Call from Synod Council Form |
Maps
| Conference Map Map of the 8 conferences of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod | Cook County (North) Attendance Congregation Average Attendance in 2007 by Size for Cook County (North) in the Metropolitan Chicago Synod |
| Cook County (Central) Attendance Congregation Average Attendance in 2007 by Size for Cook County (Central) in the Metropolitan Chicago Synod | Cook County (South) Attendance Congregation Average Attendance in 2007 by Size for Cook County (South) in the Metropolitan Chicago Synod |
| DuPage County Attendance Congregation Average Attendance in 2007 by Size for DuPage County in the Metropolitan Chicago Synod | Kane County Attendance Congregation Average Attendance in 2007 by Size for Kane County in the Metropolitan Chicago Synod |
| Lake County Attendance Congregation Average Attendance in 2007 by Size for Lake County in the Metropolitan Chicago Synod | Synod Average Attendance Congregation Average Attendance in 2007 by Size for the Metropolitan Chicago Synod |
Ministries in Specialized Settings
Use these forms to apply for Ministry in Specialized Settings.
| Synod Process | Calls and Appointments to Ministries in Specialized Settings |
Mission Planing Guide
Calling the World to Christ - A Mission Planning Guide
| Mission Planning Guide |
On Leave from Call
Use these documents to apply for On Leave from Call status, and for annual reports and request for extensions. The forms are in PDF and may be filled-out and e-mailed to the synod office. Please save the form with your last name. Save it to your desktop before completing it.
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On Leave from Call Application - PDF
On Leave from Call Annual Report and Request for Renewal - PDF
On Leave from Call Extension - PDF
On Leave from Call - Graduate Study
Use these documents to apply for On Leave from Call Graduate Study status, and for annual reports and request for extensions. The forms are in PDF and may be filled-out and e-mailed to the synod office. Please save the forms using your last name. Save the document to your desktop before completing it.
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On Leave from Call Application - Graduate Study - PDF
On Leave from Call Annual Report Graduate Study - PDF
On Leave from Call Extension - Graduate Study - PDF
On Leave from Call Guidelines
| On Leave from Call Guidelines for Lay Roster | On Leave from Call Guidelines for Ordained Pastors |
Retirement Application and Disability Forms
Use these forms to apply for disability or retirement
| Policies - Retired or Disability - Lay | Policies - Retired or Disability - Ordained |
| Application for Retirement |
Synod Communication Policies
| Synod Web Page Policy | Metro e-Word Policies |
| Use of Synod Mailing Labels | Synod Publications Policies |
Synod Constitution
| MCS_Constitution_Revised_3_2011.pdf |
Synod Participation Form
Use this form to let us know ways you'd like to have greater involvement in the synod.
| Synod Participation Form |
Transition Process
The following forms and documents may be used during the pastoral transition process.
| Service for Installation of a Pastor From Occasional Services for the Assembly (copyright 2009) | A Planning Guide for Ordinations and Installations |
| Ethics of Pastoral Transition | Installation of a Call Committee This document discusses the installation of a call committee, the initial step of the call process. |
| Sample Interim Ministry Covenant - Hourly | Sample Interim Ministry Covenant - Full-Time |
Various Documents
| Marriage Ceremonies. Who Can Perform Them? | Suggestions for Chaplains and Congregations in Time of Military and Involuntary Call-Up |
| Steps in the Dissolution of a Congregation |
On Leave from Call Guidelines
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