Nominations for 2024 Synod Assembly Elections due 4/30/2024
Synod Assembly 2024 Nominations due 4/30/2024
The 2024 Synod Assembly marks a pivotal moment for members of the Grand Canyon Synod to actively participate in shaping the future of our church. This assembly, a crucial gathering for decision-making and strategic direction, opens doors for those feeling called to serve in leadership positions. From synod council members to committee roles and voting representatives for the 2025 Churchwide Assembly, your nomination can make a significant impact.
Nomination Process:
Self-nominations and nominations of others are both encouraged to ensure a wide representation of our diverse synod.
Deadline for submission: Ensure your nominations are in by April 30, 2024, to be considered for the upcoming elections.
Submission Format: All nominations must be submitted electronically, ensuring accessibility and ease.
Opportunities for Service:
Synod Council Positions: Various roles are available, including at-large representatives across different demographics, ensuring a council that mirrors our synod's diversity.
Committees: Positions on the Committee on Discipline are available, calling for both rostered ministers and laypersons to contribute their insights and wisdom.
Churchwide Assembly Voting Members: Represent our synod at the national level, engaging in pivotal discussions and decisions that will guide the ELCA's future.
Why Participate?
Serving on the synod council, a committee, or as a Churchwide Assembly voting member is more than a commitment—it's an opportunity to embody our faith in action, contribute to meaningful change, and help guide our church's journey forward. It's a chance to live out our baptismal call to serve and love our neighbors, making tangible impacts within our communities and beyond.
We encourage you to prayerfully consider if you or someone you know is being called to these important roles. Your voice, your leadership, and your vision are vital to our synod's thriving.
For more details on each position's responsibilities and to submit your nomination, visit our Synod Assembly nominations page. Let's step forward together in faith, leadership, and service.
