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2019 MNYS ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
CARE FOR CREATION
The 2019 Synod Assembly is scheduled for  May 16-18 at the  Westchester Marriott hotel.

" On behalf of the Synod Council, I announce to you that the 2019 annual Metropolitan New York Synod Assembly will be held May 16-18, 2019, at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, New York.

The theme for the Assembly is Care for Creation . We will focus on how, as disciples of Christ, we are called, more than ever, before to care for the wonderful creation of God.

This is a significant Assembly in that we will be electing a new bishop to lead us forward . Information from the Town Hall meetings will be distributed in January, together with devotional and worship materials to help us discern whom God will raise up as our new bishop . "

Read the official memorandum from MNYS Secretary Robert Schoepflin,  here .
ELCA Representative
Our Presiding Bishop, The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, will be present as our ELCA representative and will be leading our bishop's election throughout the assembly.
Bulletin of Reports
MNYS Committees & Partner Organizations are invited to share their work with the synod in our annual Bulletin of Reports.

All reports are due by  March 6, 2019.

Bishop's Election Process
Learn more about the process of election of the bishop,  here.
Bishop's Election: A Conversation of Mutual Discernment
"The important thing to focus on is that this is about discernment  together . It is not a competition, it is not about seeking a “promotion,” it is not about campaigning. It is an ongoing, mutual, conversation  together , to discern together  whom God is calling to serve as our bishop."

Get Involved!
Our 2019 Synod Assembly promises to be an exciting time for us to be together as church!

Click  here to request display tables, forums, workshops, plenary time, and more!
Assembly Basic Information
During the Synod Assembly, decisions will be made for the well-being of our synod and the whole church.

Click  here to learn more about our Annual Assembly.
Care for Creation:
We're a Paperless Assembly
We will be using our mobile app during the Assembly. This is an app for laptops or mobile devices that enables you to have everything you'll need at your fingertips. Assembly resources will also be available on our website.

Synod Assembly resources will be available on  May 1 .
––––– DEADLINES –––––
JANUARY 19: Assembly Registration & Hotel Registration Open
FEBRUARY 1- MARCH 1: Bishop's Pre-Identification Process
FEBRUARY 6: Deadline for Plenary Time
FEBRUARY 6: Deadline for Resolutions & Memorials
MARCH 6: Retired ELCA Rostered Ministers Registration, Synod Council Members Registration, and Early Registration Close
MARCH 6: Deadline for Bulletin of Reports, Workshops/Forums & Display Table Requests
MARCH 14: Payments for Display Table Requests are due by End of Day
APRIL 1: Posting of Pre-Identified Pastors
APRIL 24: Online Registration Closes
MAY 1: Synod Assembly Resources are Made Available through Guidebook Mobile App and the Synod's Website
MAY 16-18: MNYS Annual Assembly
SUMMER/FALL 19: Assembly Planning Committee, Worship Committee, Executive Committee, and Synod Council all debrief/assess the Assembly

LET US PRAY
Almighty and everliving God, in all ages you have raised up faithful servants to shepherd and guide your holy people and to make known your will among us; increase in us the gifts of discernment and understanding, that we might know and do your will as we prepare to elect a bishop for your Church.
Send your Holy Spirit among us, O God!