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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
Welcome Letter from Bishop Ginny Aebischer
Welcome Letter from Bishop Ginny Aebischer
Synod Assembly Greetings from Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry
In English
Synod Assembly Greetings from Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry
En español
Minutes from the 2025 Synod Assembly
From the 2025 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)
Mission Funding/Spending Plan
2027-2028 Mission Funding-Spending Plan
2027-2028 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
South Carolina Synod Constitution
Elections
Election of a Bishop Ballot Four Results
Election of a Bishop Ballot Four Results
Report of the First Ballot for Bishop of the South Carolina Synod
Report of the First Ballot for Bishop of the South Carolina Synod
Nominees for Bishop bios
Nominees for Bishop Bios
Stephanie Shealy Biographical Information Form for General Elections
Stephanie Shealy Biographical Information Form for General Elections
Biographical Information Form for General Elections Nominated from the floor
Biographical Information Form for General Elections Nominated from the floor.
Official Biographical Information Form Nominee for Bishop of the South Carolina Synod
Official Biographical Information Form
Nominee for Bishop of the South Carolina Synod
Withdrawal Form for Bishop of the South Carolina Synod
Withdrawal Form for Bishop of the South Carolina Synod
South Carolina Synod Ministry Site Profile
South Carolina Synod Ministry Site Profile
The Bishop Election Process
Introduction and FAQ
Nominating Committee Report (Pink)
Biographical Information for the 2026 South Carolina Synod Assembly Elections
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 Commitment to In-Person Synod Assemblies
Including Alternative Text and Original Text
Assembly Evaluation Form
Assembly Evaluation Form
Recommendations and Notices from the Synod Council for Action by the Assembly
Recommendations and Notices from the Synod Council to 2026 Assembly with Spending Plan (Green)
Recommendations and Notices from the Synod Council to 2026 Assembly with Spending Plan
2027 Compensation Guidelines for Rostered Ministers
2027 Compensation Guidelines for Rostered Ministers
Report of Committee on Agenda and Program (Off-white)
Report of Committee on Agenda and Program
(Proposed Assembly Agenda)
2026 SOUTH CAROLINA SYNOD – ELCA ASSEMBLY
Worship Materials
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 includes our Order for Opening of Assembly and Worship with Full Communion.