Voting Members of the Synod Assembly serve as the liaison between the Synod Assembly and the congregation that elects them. With the permission of their congregational  meeting, they are to report to the congregational meeting on the actions of the Synod Assembly and relevant points of discussion. With the permission of the congregational council, they are to report to the congregational council on the actions of the Synod Assembly and relevant points of discussion. Additionally, with the permission of the congregational council, they are to consult with the congregational council on the development of the mission support commitment of the congregation.

Submit Assembly Documents Now!

Click on the appropriate link below to access and submit forms:

• Synod Assembly - Who Goes? Who Pays?
• Resolution - Deadline is 10 April 2017 
• Report for Bulletin of Reports - Deadline is 3 April 2017
• Nominations Information/Vitae Form - Deadline is 04 April 2017
• Request for Agenda Time - Deadline is 21 March 2017
• Display Space Reservation - Deadline is 19 May 2017

Note: Assembly packet materials are due on or before Monday, 9 May 2017. Mail to: First Lutheran, 1701 19th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101.

Register Now!

Reservations must be received by 07 May 2017. Click on the appropriate link below to register:

I am a ...

• Clergy (Active)/Lay (Congregation) Voting Member
• Interim Pastor (Serving a Congregation) 
• Clergy (Retired)
• Synod Council Member Who Is Not A Congregation Voting Member
• Spouse of Clergy (Retired)
• Seminarian
• Synod Committee Chair Who Is Not A Congregation Voting Member
• Visitor
• Synod Staff/Presenter/Guest

Assembly Menu 

Friday:

Brunch Buffet 

• Mixed greens salad with ripe tomatoes, English cucumbers, and shredded carrots - with assorted dressings
• Fresh seasonal fruit
• Steel cut oats with assorted toppings
• Scrambled eggs
• Buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy
• Crispy bacon
• Sausage links
• Fresh assorted breakfast pastries and breads
• Orange glazed ham
• Maryland lump crab cakes with lemon aioli
• Buttered leek whipped potatoes
• Balsamic grilled vegetable medley
• Fresh orange juice, apple juice, and cranberry juice
• Freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee
• Assorted herbal teas

Afternoon Break

• Caprese skewers
• Smoked salmon rounds
• Spinach and Feta Spanakopita
• Fresh brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee
• Hot tea and water
• Assorted soft drinks and bottled water

Dinner Buffet

• Beefsteak tomato salad
• Classic Caesar salad
• Roast turkey breast with gravy
• Buckwheat stuffed zucchini
• Garlic and herb roasted new potatoes
• Steamed and buttered soycotash
• Honey and ginger glazed carrots
• Fresh baked breads and butter
• Assorted cookies
• Iced tea
• Freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee

Saturday:

Breakfast Buffet

• Fresh seasonal fruit
• A selection of yogurts, granolas, and berries
• Assorted dry cereals and milk
• Fresh assorted breakfast pastries and breads
• Buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy
• Farm fresh scrambled eggs
• Applewood smoked bacon
• Sausage links
• Redskin potatoe salad
• Fresh orange juice, apple juice, and cranberry juice
• Freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee
• Assorted herbal teas

Morning Break

• Mini assorted berry and lemon cream tarts
• Assorted cubed cheese with dries fruits and nuts
• Vegetable spring rolls with sweet and sour dipping sauce
• Fresh brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee
• Hot tea and water
• Assorted soft drinks and bottled water

Lunch Buffet

• Classic Caesar salad
• Traditional Greek salad
• Roasted tomato basil bisque
• Minestrone
• Herb grilled chicken
• Grilled salmon fillet
• Balsalmic grilled vegetable medley
• Freshly baked rolls
• Assorted cookies and brownies
• Freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee
• Iced tea

Contact

Barbara Higgins
WV-WMD Synod, ELCA
barbara.higgins@wv-wmd.com
304-363-4030