Time

Activity

Thursday, May 29

1:00 pm

Registration begins and continues throughout assembly

4:45 -

6:45 pm

Buffet dinner (for those staying at Split Rock or who have purchased tickets in advance)

6:45 -

7:00 pm

Gathering Music

7:00 -

9:30 pm

Plenary Session One

Adoption of the Program

Report of the Constitution Committee

Prayerful Preparation for the Election of a Bishop

Explanation of the Election Process

Report of the Credentials Committee

First ballot for bishop; collection of first ballot for bishop

Report of the Nominating Committee

Introduction to and first report of the Committee of Reference and Counsel

Report of the Bishop

Report of the Vice President and Synod Council

Report of the Secretary

Report of the Treasurer

9:45 pm

Eucharist (Lehigh Room)

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Time

Activity

Friday, May 30

7:00 am

Eucharist (Lehigh Room)

7:00 -

8:15 am

Buffet breakfast (for those staying at Split Rock or who have purchased tickets in advance)

8:15 -

8:30 am

Gathering Music

8:30 -

10:15am

Plenary Session Two

Report of first ballot for bishop

Second ballot for bishop; collection of second ballot for bishop

First ballot for other elections; collection of first ballot for other elections

Report of the ELCA representative (the Rev. Kathie Bender Schwich)

Witness and Service Ministry Team Report

Report of second ballot for bishop

10:15 -

10:30 am

Break

10:30 -

11:45 am

Forums (locations to be announced)

11:45 am -

1:15 pm

Buffet lunch (for those staying at Split Rock or who have purchased tickets in advance)

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1:15 -

1:30 pm

Gathering Music

1:30 -

2:15 pm

Plenary Session Three

Report of first ballot for other elections; second ballot for other elections; collection of second ballot for other elections

Introduction and addresses by each of the seven nominees for bishop

2:15 -

2:45 pm

Break; voting members move to mission district gatherings

2:45 -

5:30 pm

Mission district conversations with candidates for bishop

5:30

7:00 pm

Buffet dinner (for those staying at Split Rock or who have purchased tickets in advance)

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7:00 -

7:15 pm

Gathering Music

7:15 -

8:35 pm

Plenary Session Four

Third ballot for bishop; collection of third ballot for bishop

Report of second ballot for other elections; third ballot for other elections; collection of third ballot for other elections

Greetings from PA Council of Churches Executive Director Gary L. Harke

Leadership Development Ministry Team Report

Q&A with the ELCA representative, the Rev. Kathie Bender Schwich

Second report of the Committee of Reference and Counsel

Report of third ballot for bishop

8:35 -

9:00 pm

Compline in assembly hall

9:00 -

10:30 pm

Reception honoring Bishop David and Doris Strobel and the synod staff

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Time

Activity

Saturday, May 31

7:00 -

8:15 am

Buffet breakfast (for those staying at Split Rock or who have purchased tickets in advance)

8:15 -

8:30 am

Gathering Music

8:30 -

10:15am

Plenary Session Five

Bible study reflections by three nominees for bishop

Fourth ballot for bishop; collection of fourth ballot for bishop

Report of third ballot for other elections; fourth ballot for other elections (if needed)

Adoption of 2009 program proposal

Action on 2009 compensation guidelines

10:15 -

10:30 am

Break

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10:30 -

Noon

Plenary Session Five (continued)

Introduction of candidates for the roster

Introduction of rostered individuals new to the synod

Recognition of those celebrating 50 years of rostered ministry

Recognition of rostered individuals who retired since 2007 assembly

Recognition of major anniversary celebrations

Report of fourth ballot for bishop

Noon -

1:30 pm

Buffet lunch (for those staying at Split Rock or who have purchased tickets in advance)

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1:30 -

3:00 pm

Plenary Session Six

Fifth ballot for bishop; collection of fifth ballot for bishop

Final report of the Committee of Reference and Counsel

Worship and Spirituality Ministry Team Report

Report of fifth ballot for bishop

Unfinished business

Report of the Committee of Minutes

Report of the Committee of Registration and Excuse

3:15 pm

Sending Eucharist

Bishop-elect, presiding; Pastor Bender Schwich preaching