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Biographical Information Form for General Elections Nominated from the floor
Please return this completed form via email to charlene@scsynod.com by 10:45 AM June 8, 2024
Post-Deadline Resolutions or Memorials Form
Post-Deadline Resolutions or Memorials Form.
Please note this is only for items that COULD NOT have been submitted by the 15 day pre-assembly deadline.
Additional Information
Synod Assembly Greetings from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
In English
Saludos de la Asamblea Sinodal de la Obispa Presidente Elizabeth Eaton
En español
Minutes from the 2024 Synod Assembly
From the 2024 Synod Assembly
Mission and Vision of the South Carolina Synod
Mission and Vision of the South Carolina Synod
Parliamentary Procedure
Helpful tips about parliamentary procedure. (White Paper)
10 Things to Know About Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Augsburg Fortress Information Including Discount Code
Generous Stewardship: God’s Story and Our Story
Synod-Wide Stewardship Day featuring Rev. Timothy Brown and Nick Kiger
LDR Carolinas: Hope. Healing. Renewal.
The ministry of LDR Carolinas has been funded by a grant from Lutheran Disaster Response
The Impact of our Benefits
Portico Benefit Services
The James R. Crumley, Jr. Archives
A ministry service Region 9 of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
The Lifeline Fund: Insurmountable
A Lifeline Fund Story
The Mission Investment Fund: Empowering communities with financial services
Thank you to ELCA Mission Investment Fund for making it possible to stream this year’s assembly.
The Mistakes that Really Good Change Leaders Make
featuring: Tod Bolsinger
Voices of Deliverance
Group helping to lead the music during opening worship.
FAQs for the 2025 South Carolina Synod Assembly
FAQs for the 2025 South Carolina Synod Assembly
Mission Funding/Spending Plan
2026-2027 Mission Funding-Spending Plan
2026-2027 Mission Finding-Spending Plan
Questions and Answers from the pre assembly mission funding/spending plan session
Proposed Amendment to the Mission Funding/Spending Plan Form.
Proposed Amendment to the Mission Funding/Spending Plan Form.
Proposed amendments to The Plan must be submitted to the secretary of the synod by 9:00 a.m. on June 5, 2024.
The Synod Finance Committee shall meet at 11:00 a.m. on June 5, 2024, to consider each properly submitted amendment proposal.
Bulletin of Reports
Bulletin of Reports - Full
Bulletin of Reports – Full
Bulletin of Reports Chapter 1
Bulletin of Reports Chapter 1
Bulletin of Reports Chapter 2
Bulletin of Reports Chapter 2
Bulletin of Reports Chapter 3
Bulletin of Reports Chapter 3
Bulletin of Reports Chapter 4
Bulletin of Reports Chapter 4
Bulletin of Reports Chapter 5
Bulletin of Reports Chapter 5
Bulletin of Reports Chapter 6
Bulletin of Reports Chapter 6
Bulletin of Reports Chapter 7
Bulletin of Reports Chapter 7
Eligible Voting Members per Congregation Information Sheet
The number of voting members is determined from the most recent Congregational Report Form. Congregations are added to this list after we receive their Form A.
South Carolina Synod Congregations by Name and City
South Carolina Synod Congregations by Name and City
Constitution
South Carolina Synod Constitution
As amended November 2024
Elections
Biographies for Vice President
Biographies for Vice President
Report of the First Ballot for Vice President of the South Carolina Synod 2025
Report of the First Ballot for Vice President of the South Carolina Synod 2025
Election of Vice President: Rules of Procedure
Election of Vice President: Rules of Procedure
Synod Vice President Job Description
Synod Vice President Job Description
Biographical Information Form for General Elections Nominated from the floor
Biographical Information Form for General Elections Nominated from the floor.
Biographical Information Form for Vice President of the South Carolina Synod
Biographical Information Form for Vice President of the South Carolina Synod
Withdrawal Form for Vice President of the South Carolina Synod
Withdrawal Form for Vice President of the South Carolina Synod
Nominating Committee Report (Pink)
Biographical Information for the 2025 South Carolina Synod Assembly Elections
General Election: Biography for Eric Little
General Election: Biography for Eric Little
Memorials and Resolutions
Matters Pertaining to Resolutions and Memorials
Our constitution provides a way for voting members of the assembly to offer a matter for discussion through a resolution. Such resolutions may refer the issue to synodical or churchwide units for action.
Resolution on Child Protection
Resolution on Child Protection
Resolution on Refugee Resettlement
Resolution on Refugee Resettlement
Resolution on Fulfilling Our Baptismal Call Through Truth, Unity, and Transparency in the South Carolina Synod
Resolution on Fulfilling Our Baptismal Call
Through Truth, Unity, and Transparency in the South Carolina Synod
Recommendations and Notices from the Synod Council for Action by the Assembly
Recommendations and Notices from the Synod Council to 2025 Assembly with Spending Plan
Recommendations and Notices from the Synod Council to 2025 Assembly with Spending Plan
2026 Compensation Guidelines for Rostered Ministers (Yellow)
2026 Compensation Guidelines for Rostered Ministers
Report of Committee on Agenda and Program (Off-White)
Report of Committee on Agenda and Program
(Proposed Assembly Agenda)
2025 SOUTH CAROLINA SYNOD – ELCA ASSEMBLY
Worship Materials
Service of Holy Communion - June 12, 2025
Service of Holy Communion – June 12, 2025
A Service of Lament - June 13, 2025
A Service of Lament – June 13, 2025
Friday Banquet Program and Worship
Friday Banquet Program and Worship
Order for Opening A Synod Assembly & Order for Closing A Synod Assembly
Order for Opening A Synod Assembly & Order for Closing A Synod Assembly (Yellow Paper)
Order for Worship
This resource includes the order for our worship service in two parts.