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Metropolitan Chicago Synod Book of Reports 2020, 2020-12-01assembly-docs reports
Book of Reports Synod Assembly MCSELCA 2022 First Edition Clickable Table of Contents, 0000-00-00assembly-docs reports
Report on the 33rd and 34th Annual Assembly c0000-00-00assembly-docs
Book of Reports Synod Assembly MCSELCA 2021 updated 07 14 2021, 0000-00-00assembly-docs reports
Book of Reports MCSELCA Synod Assembly 6-30-2021 clickable PDF, 0000-00-00assembly-docs reports
_MCS Voting Member handbook 06 03 2021.docx0000-00-00assembly-docs
MCS Assembly Voting Member Handbook Update 06 02 20210000-00-00assembly-docs
Book of Reports MCS-ELCA Synod Assembly 6-2-2021 clickable PDF, 0000-00-00assembly-docs reports
_MCS Voting Member handbook final updated 5 27 2021 .docx (1)0000-00-00assembly-docs
2021 Book of Reports, Revised 05-11-2021, 0000-00-00assembly-docs reports
Care for BIPOC Leaders and Congregations During Times of Alleged Misconduct and Discipline 05.24.22, 0000-00-00assembly-docs resolutions
Governance Policy for Fundraising by Primary Organizational Partners Adopted June 2011 MCSELCA, 2018-06-01assembly-docs synod-council
Guidelines for Creating Synod Council Governance Policies 2018 MCSELCA, 2018-10-17assembly-docs synod-council
Enrich and Transform Welcoming LGBTQ Candidates into the Call Process MCSELCA0000-00-00call-process-docs congregation-docs
Pastors Assistance Draft Guidelines 7.23.24, 2024-09-23leader-docs leadership-support
Guidelines for calls to Ministry in-Special Settings, 0000-00-00leader-docs ministries-in-special-settings
Application for Disability MCSELCA, 2022-09-30leader-docs retirement-and-disability
ON-LEAVE-FROM-CALL-STATUS-Application-for-Extension-_-FAMILY-LEAVE, 2022-09-30leader-docs on-leave-forms
On-Leave-from-Call-Extension-MCSELCA, 2022-09-30leader-docs on-leave-forms
On-Leave-from-Call-Extension-Graduate-Study-MCSELCA, 2022-09-30leader-docs on-leave-forms
Current MCS Constitution – June 2023 FINAL updated0000-00-00assembly-docs
Mission Table Job Description MCSELCA 6-19-232023-06-19mission-table
Launch Team Toolkit MCSELCA0000-00-00mission-table
Launch Team Document MCSELCA2023-06-15mission-table
Synod Publications Communications and Media Policy MCDELCA 20202020-04-01misc-docs
Synod Council Minutes – January 29, 20222022-05-02synod-council assembly-docs
Ecumenical Covenant MCSELCA Roman Catholic Church2017-10-31ecumenical-covenants
Companion Synod Covenant between Central Diocese, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa and Metropolitan Chicago Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America1997-06-13ecumenical-covenants
Resolution_-Affirming-Reconciling-in-Christ-Synod-Status, 0000-00-00assembly-docs resolutions
Resolution-Affirming-Reconciling-in-C.nod-Status-v.2-DRAFT, 0000-00-00assembly-docs resolutions
Pastors Assistance Fund Application 7.22.24, 2024-09-23leader-docs leadership-support
Book of Reports 2023 MCSELCA | Edition June 28, 2023 with Clickable Links, , , , , , , , , 2023-06-28assembly-docs budget election-results memorials minutes misc nominations reports resolutions synod-council
Book of Reports 2023 MCSELCA | Edition May 19 2023 Clickable Links, , , , , , , 2023-05-26assembly-docs budget memorials minutes misc reports resolutions synod-council
Book of Reports 2023 MCSELCA | Edition May 14 2023, 2023-05-14assembly-docs reports
Memorial to Uphold the dignity of the office of ministry FINAL, 2022-06-16assembly-docs memorials
Memorial to Restructure the Governance of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America FINAL, 2022-06-16assembly-docs memorials
Memorial on Support for the First Amendment Right to Boycott FINAL, 2022-06-16assembly-docs memorials
Resolution on Right to Boycott FINAL, 2022-06-16assembly-docs resolutions
Resolution on Care for Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color Leaders (BIPOC) FINAL, 2022-06-16assembly-docs resolutions
Memorial to Restructure the Governance of the ELCA 06.02.22, 0000-00-00assembly-docs resolutions
Model Covenant for Congregations and Non-Rostered Parish Deacons MCSELCA, 0000-00-00congregation-docs leader-docs
Interim Pastor’s Evaluation of Interim Ministry MCSLECA, 2014-12-31congregation-docs transition-process
Engagement Form for Congregations2023-10-17congregation-docs
Three Pathways Guide _ 2022, , , 0000-00-00congregation-docs leader-docs transition-process transitions
Sample Installation of an Interim Pastor, , , , 2022-09-08congregation-docs interim-ministry leader-docs transition-process transitions
Interim Pastor’s Report, , , , 2022-09-08congregation-docs interim-ministry leader-docs transition-process transitions
Congregational Interim Ministry Survey, , , , 2022-09-08congregation-docs interim-ministry leader-docs transition-process transitions
Congregation Leader’s Evaluation of Interim Ministry, , , , 2022-09-08congregation-docs interim-ministry leader-docs transition-process transitions
Ordination Policies and Procedures, 2020-12-01call-process-docs congregation-docs
MCSELCA Logo Files, 2020-05-01congregation-docs misc-docs
ELCA Metropolitan Chicago Synod Color Coded by Conferences2018-09-01congregation-docs
Conference Map Metropolitan Chicago Synod, 0000-00-00congregation-docs misc-docs
On-Leave-from-Call-Application-Graduate-Study-MCSELCA, 2022-09-30leader-docs on-leave-forms
The Ethics of Pastoral Transition MCSELCA, , , 0000-00-00congregation-docs leader-docs transition-process transitions
Stewardship Vision and Plan MCSELCA0000-00-00congregation-docs
Steps for Dissolution of a Congregation ELSA MCSELCA0000-00-00congregation-docs
Statement Of Policy Regarding Sexual Misconduct By Members Of The Clergy And Rostered Lay People MCSELCA0000-00-00congregation-docs
Service for Installation of a Pastor From Occasional Services for the Assembly (copyright 2009) MCSELCA2009-06-09congregation-docs
Maintaining ELCA Benefit Coverage in Times of Transition MCSELCA, , , 2017-02-28congregation-docs leader-docs transition-process transitions
Discernment Process for Termination ELCA0000-00-00congregation-docs
Concealed Carry in Places of Worship0000-00-00congregation-docs
Checklist for Congregations in Transition MCSELCA, , , 0000-00-00congregation-docs leader-docs transition-process transitions
Authorization Request for Criminal Records Verification and Fingerprint Records MCSELCA0000-00-00congregation-docs
Interim Ministry Handbook 2023, , , , 2023-12-15congregation-docs interim-ministry leader-docs transition-process transitions
On-Leave-from-Call-Application-MCSELCA, 2022-09-30leader-docs on-leave-forms
On-Leave-from-Call-Application-Family-Leave-MCSELCA, 2022-09-30leader-docs on-leave-forms
On-Leave-from-Call-Annual-Report-and-Request-for-Renewal-MCSELCA, 2022-09-30leader-docs on-leave-forms
On-Leave-from-Call-Annual-Report-and-Request-for-Renewal-Graduate-Study-MCSELCA, 2022-09-30leader-docs on-leave-forms
ON-LEAVE-FROM-CALL-Annual-Report-and-Request-for-Renewal-_-Family-Leave, 2022-09-30leader-docs on-leave-forms
Diakonia Application for Enrollment 2022 – Updated, 2022-09-06diakonia-docs leader-docs
Growing in Faith – Diakonia – Brochure, 2022-08-30diakonia-docs leader-docs
Marriage Ceremonies. Who Can Perform Them, 0000-00-00leader-docs weddings
Disability and Retirement Word and Service MCSELCA, 0000-00-00leader-docs retirement-and-disability
On Leave from Call Guidelines for Word and Sacrament MCSELCA, 0000-00-00leader-docs on-leave-forms
Interim-Ministry-Handbook-2022-1, , , , 2023-12-08congregation-docs interim-ministry leader-docs transition-process transitions
Interim-Pastors-Report-MCSELCA, , , , 0000-00-00call-process-docs congregation-docs interim-ministry leader-docs transition-process
Application for Calls and Appointments to Ministries in Specialized Settings MCSELCA, 0000-00-00leader-docs ministries-in-special-settings
Part-time Ministry Guidelines MCSELCA0000-00-00leader-docs
Disability and Retirement Word and Sacrament MCSELCA, 0000-00-00leader-docs retirement-and-disability
On Leave from Call Guidelines for Word and Service MCSELCA, 0000-00-00leader-docs on-leave-forms
50 Ways to Welcome Your New Pastor MCSELCA, , 0000-00-00congregation-docs transition-process transitions leader-docs
2014 – 27th Annual Synod Assembly, 2014-05-31assembly-docs minutes
2015 – 28th Annual Synod Assembly, 2015-05-30assembly-docs minutes
2016 – 29th Annual Synod Assembly, 2016-06-11assembly-docs minutes
2017 – 30th Annual Synod Assembly, 2017-06-10assembly-docs minutes
2018 – 31st Annual Synod Assembly, 2018-06-09assembly-docs minutes
2019 – 32nd Annual Synod Assembly, 2019-07-01assembly-docs minutes
2020 and 2021 – 33rd and 34th Annual Synod Assembly, 2021-07-01assembly-docs minutes
2022 Assembly – Rules of Organization and Procedure, 0000-00-00assembly-docs misc
2022 Book of Reports – Final, 2022-07-05assembly-docs reports
2023 Synod Assembly Elections Guide, 0000-00-00assembly-docs nominations
2024-Book-of-Reports-Metropolitan-Synod-2nd-Edition-with-Bishops-Report, , , , , , , , , 2024-07-10assembly-docs budget election-results memorials minutes misc nominations reports resolutions synod-council
2024-Book-of-Reports-Metropolitan-Synod-1st-Edition, 0000-00-00assembly-docs reports