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Synod Assembly 2018 May 5 & 6, 2018
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions Wisconsin Dells, WI
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Dear Siblings in Christ,
It is my great pleasure and privilege to welcome you to the 2018 Synod Assembly of the SCSW-ELCA.
This year, in addition to the usual worship, fellowship, learning, and synod business, we will be electing our next Bishop. We will join together in prayerful deliberation and discernment as the next leader of our Synod is raised up and called to this ministry. In addition, we will be electing a new Synod vice-president and secretary, and a few other leadership positions, along with voting members for the 2019 Church Wide Assembly. May we be mindful of the presence of God’s Spirit among us and open ourselves to God’s future.
This year we are pleased to welcome our guests, Bishop Felipe Lozado-Montanez and his wife Ana, from our ELCA Partner Caribbean Synod. Puerto Rico, a part of the Caribbean Synod, continues to struggle to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria this past year. Bishop Lozado-Montanez will bring us an update on their progress. Our Assembly offerings will go to the ongoing recovery work in Puerto Rico, so please give generously!
We also welcome Rev. Rafael Malpica Padilla, the Executive Director of the Global Mission Unit of the ELCA, and our Churchwide representative. Rev. Malpica Padilla will conduct our Bishop election process as well as bring greetings from our Churchwide offices.
Thank you all for the time and energy you commit to the work of our Synod. As always, I am especially grateful for all of the lay voting members and volunteers who do this good work. For Pastors and Deacons, attendance at Synod Assembly and participation in the work of the Synod is part of our call and expected. I am continually amazed at the commitment of the lay members who serve God through the work of the Synod in so many ways. Thank you for giving up a weekend to be here, and for the many other ways you contribute to our shared ministry. s you look through this book, you will find many reports. Wading through them can seem a little daunting, but as you read these reports, remember that the members of each committee or task force are answering a specific call to service in a particular way. They are excited to share their work with you and invite you to join them. As you look over the financial reports and spending plans, remember that behind the numbers, behind each dollar given and spent, there is the opportunity for faithful mission and ministry in this place at this time.
Welcome! May our life and work together be lived out within the ever-present Spirit of God.
God’s Peace,
MARY FROILAND, BISHOP SOUTH-CENTRAL SYNOD OF WISCONSIN
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it is the gift of God.” – Ephesians 2:8
Dear Friends in Christ, We are Lutheran. For the past year it has been “all Reformation all the time!” So now what? The Lutheran Confessions teach that God freely and graciously creates a trusting relationship between us and Jesus. As we gather to meet in synod assemblies, let us remember that our hope is in the living Christ and share that assurance with the joy of the gospel. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are free of the burden of making ourselves acceptable to God. The cross of Christ and the living Christ assure us that God’s final word for us is life and freedom in Christ. Lutherans confidently and enthusiastically claim this promise: “For freedom Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1). How does this claim affect your faith journey as an individual, a congregation, synod or member of the church universal? Through his death and resurrection, we have a truly living Lord who meets us, forgives us and calls us to follow, and in that we find our freedom. Because we are set free in Jesus Christ, we are free from trying to save ourselves and free for loving and serving others. As a church, we walk by faith, trusting God’s promise in the gospel and knowing that we exist by and for the proclamation of this gospel word. “Future Directions 2025” Through “Called Forward Together in Christ – Future Directions 2025,” we are addressing the challenges and embracing the opportunities of the church we are becoming – a church that is confident about who we are in Christ and what God is calling us to do. I invite you to lift up these goals and engage how we journey forward in Christ as church together. You can learn more by visiting ELCA.org/future. ELCA Youth Gathering Many of us will be together at the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston June 27-July 1, 2018. I look forward to sharing in the excitement and energy of our young people as they experience the wonder and joy of being with more than 30,000 Lutherans and grow in their faith formation. For information and resources on the Gathering, go to ELCA.org/gathering. The Campaign for the ELCA We are in our final year of Always Being Made New: The Campaign for the ELCA. Help us rally to the end! As of Dec. 31, the campaign has received more than $138.6 million in cash and multiyear commitments, representing 70 percent of our $198 million goal. Read more about the campaign’s progress at ELCA.org/campaign. Thank you for your continued support!
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“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday Sept. 9 is our suggested date for the 2018 dedicated day of service. If your congregation cannot participate on this date, please consider another day. “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. To order T-shirts or download resources, go to ELCA.org/dayofservice. Join the conversation There are two opportunities for you to provide feedback about what this church says on important issues. One is “Draft of a Social Statement on Women and Justice.” The draft is in two sections: basic theses and fuller explanations, which speak about how sexism harms us all in church and society. The task force wants to hear from you about the content of the draft and this innovative format. Find the draft, supplementary materials and order information at ELCA.org/womenandjustice. The other is on the draft of “A Declaration of our Inter-Religious Commitment: A Draft Policy Statement of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.” The comment period is open from now until June 30, 2018. Visit ELCA.org/ecumenical for more information and the document. I have shared some of the ways we are loving and serving our neighbor. This is what being free in Christ looks like. This is part of our Lutheran story. This is part of your congregation’s story and your synod’s story. Wherever you are for your synod assembly, from the Alaska Synod to the Caribbean Synod, there is something that we all have in common – our life in Christ. We have our life in Christ – in the crucified and risen Savior, in the one who poured out his life for us, the one who gave himself away for the life of the world so we may be free. As Lutheran Christians, we live in the freedom of Christ. With gratitude,
The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton Presiding Bishop Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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“Porque por gracia ustedes han sido salvados mediante la fe; esto no procede de ustedes, sino
que es regalo de Dios”.
– Efesios 2:8 Estimados amigos en Cristo: Somos luteranos. El pasado año las cosas han sido “¡todo Reforma todo el tiempo!” Y entonces, ¿ahora qué? Las Confesiones Luteranas enseñan que Dios crea, gratuita y misericordiosamente, una relación de confianza entre Jesús y nosotros. Mientras nos reunimos en las asambleas sinodales, recordemos que nuestra esperanza está en el Cristo vivo, y compartamos esa seguridad con el gozo del evangelio. Por medio de la muerte y resurrección de Jesucristo somos libres de la carga de tratar por nosotros mismos de ser aceptables ante Dios. La cruz de Cristo y el Cristo vivo nos aseguran que la palabra final de Dios para nosotros es vida y libertad en Cristo. Los luteranos reclamamos con confianza y entusiasmo esta promesa: “Cristo nos libertó para que vivamos en libertad” (Gálatas 5:1). ¿Cómo afecta esta declaración su jornada de fe como individuo, congregación, sínodo o miembro de la iglesia universal? Por medio de su muerte y resurrección, tenemos un Señor verdaderamente vivo que nos encuentra, perdona y nos llama a seguirlo, y en ello encontramos nuestra libertad. Porque somos hechos libres en Jesucristo, somos libres de tratar de salvarnos a nosotros mismos, y libres para amar y servir a otros. Como iglesia caminamos por fe, confiando en la promesa de Dios en el evangelio, y sabiendo que existimos por y para la proclamación de esta palabra del evangelio. “Futuras Direcciones 2025” Por medio de “Llamados a Seguir Adelante Juntos en Cristo – Futuras Direcciones 2025,” estamos abordando los retos y aceptando las oportunidades de la iglesia en la que nos estamos convirtiendo – una iglesia que confía en quiénes somos en Cristo y en lo que Dios nos está llamando a hacer. Le invito a que se una a nosotros en la consecución de estas metas a medida que avanzamos en nuestra jornada en Cristo. Puede obtener más informaciónvisitando ELCA.org/future. Asamblea Juvenil de la ELCA Muchos de nosotros estaremos juntos en la Asamblea Juvenil de la ELCA en Houston, del 27 de junio al primero de Julio de 2018. Anhelo ser parte de la emoción y energía de nuestros jóvenes mientras experimentan el asombro y la alegría de estar con más de 30,000 luteranos y aumentan la formación de su fe. Para información y recursos sobre la Asamblea, visite ELCA.org/gathering.
La Campaña para la ELCA
Estamos en nuestro año final de Siempre Siendo Hechos Nuevos: La Campaña para la ELCA. Ayúdenos a reunir hasta el final. Hasta el 31 de diciembre, la campaña había recibido más de
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$138.6 millones en efectivo y compromisos multianuales, lo que representa el 70 por ciento de nuestra meta de $198 millones. Lea más sobre el progreso de la campaña en ELCA.org/campaign. ¡Gracias por su apoyo continuo! Domingo de “La obra de Dios. Nuestras manos”. El 9 de septiembre es la fecha sugerida para el día dedicado al servicio en 2018. Si su congregación no puede participar en esta fecha, sírvase considerar otro día. El domingo de “La obra de Dios. Nuestras manos” es una oportunidad para que exploremos una de nuestras convicciones más básicas como luteranos: que toda la vida en Jesucristo – todo acto de servicio en cada llamado diario, en cada pequeña parte de la vida – fluye libremente de una viva y osada confianza en la gracia de Dios. Para ordenar camisetas o descargar recursos, vaya a ELCA.org/dayofservice. Únase a la conversación Hay dos oportunidades para que usted haga sus comentarios sobre lo que dice esta iglesia acerca de asuntos importantes. Una es el “Borrador del pronunciamiento social sobre la mujer y la justicia”. El borrador tiene dos secciones: las tesis básicas y las explicaciones exhaustivas, las cuales hablan de cómo el sexismo nos hace daño a todos en la iglesia y la sociedad. El grupo de trabajo desea oír de usted con respecto al contenido del borrador y a este formato innovador. Encuentre el borrador, los materiales suplementarios y la información para pedidos en ELCA.org/womenandjustice. La otra es el borrador de “Una declaración de nuestro compromiso interreligioso: Borrador de la declaración de la política de la Iglesia Evangélica Luterana en América”. El período de comentarios está abierto desde ahora hasta el 30 de junio de 2018. Visite ELCA.org/ecumenical para obtener más información y el documento. He compartido algunas de las formas en que estamos amando y sirviendo a nuestro prójimo. Así es como se ve el ser libres en Cristo. Esto es parte de nuestra historia luterana. Esto es parte de la historia de su congregación y de la historia de su sínodo. Dondequiera que usted esté en la asamblea de su sínodo, ya sea en el Sínodo de Alaska o en el Sínodo del Caribe, hay algo que todos tenemos en común – nuestra vida en Cristo. Tenemos nuestra vida en Cristo – en el Salvador crucificado y resucitado, en el que derramó su vida por nosotros, aquel que se entregó por la vida del mundo para que seamos libres. Como cristianos luteranos vivimos en la libertad de Cristo. Con gratitud,
La Rvda. Elizabeth A. Eaton Obispa Presidente Iglesia Evangélica Luterana en América
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Table of Contents
Welcome…………………………………….....………………….…………………………… 1
SCSW Bishop Mary Froiland’s Welcome……………………..………………….…….. 3
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton’s Welcome (English Version)………… 5
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton’s Welcome (Spanish Version)………… 7
Table of Contents……………………………………………………………….……….… 9
Agenda……………………………………………………………………………………….... 13
Information………………………………………………………….………………………...… 19
General Information………………………………………………………………………. 21
Conference Center Map……………………………..…………………………...……… 24
Displays & Refreshments……………………………...…………………………..……… 26
About the Speakers.....………………………………………..……………..…………… 27
Synod Assembly Workshops...……………………………....………………………..… 28
Synod Assembly Offering………...……………………………..……………………….. 32
Your Synod……………………………………………………………………..……………..… 33
ELCA Mission & Vision/SCSW Mission & Vision……………..………..…………...…… 35
Map of Synod……………………………………………………..………………………… 36
SCSW-ELCA Organizational Structure……………….……………..…………………... 37
Synod Council Roster……………………………..…………………………………...…… 39
Synod Officers and Staff………………………………………….………………………. 41
Synod Conference Deans…………………………………………….…………………… 42
Synod Committees, Task Forces, Ministry Teams & Tables………..……………….. 43
Call and Roster Changes………………………………………………………………… 47
Congregational Anniversaries………………………………………………...…..…...… 49
Ordination/Commissioning Anniversaries…………………………………….……… 49
Synod Reports………………………………………………………………………………… 51
Report from Bishop Mary Froiland…………………………………………………….... 53
Report of the Vice President, Robin Cherwinka……...……….…….…………..…… 55
Report of the Secretary, Mary DeYoung………………………………………………. 57
2017 Synod Assembly Minutes…………………………………………………….…… 64
Report of the Treasurer, Bruce Hutler……………………….………………………..… 85
Mission Support Report.......................................................................................... 87
Income Statement................................................................................................. 88
Balance Sheet........................................................................................................ 89
SCSW Annual Mission Support….…………...……..…………................................. 90
Mission Support - SCSW Annual/Churchwide Summary................................... 91
Report of the Assistant to the Bishop, Rev. Steve Kottke……..…..………………… 92
Report of the Director of Evangelical Mission (DEM),
Rev. Joy Mortensen-Wiebe………………………………………………….... 94
Report of the Communications and Events Manager,
Deacon Vicki Hanrahan………………………………………………………. 95
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Assembly Procedures, Rules & Voting………………………………………………..…… 97
2018 Assembly Committees………………...………………………………...……….… 99
Rules of Organization & Procedure…………………………………………………..… 100
Vocabulary of the Assembly…………………………………………………...……...… 104
Synopsis of Robert’s Rules of Order…………………………………………...……….… 105
Language for Introducing Motions……………………………………………..………… 112
Chart of Non Ranking Motions…………………………………………………….…….. 113
Chart of Ranking Motions…………………………………………………………….…… 114
Proposed 2018-2020 Spending Plan………………...………………..……...……..…… 115
Constitutional Amendment Recommended by Council……………...………… 117
Bishop Election…..…………………………………………………………………….....…... 119
Rules & Procedures for 2018 Bishop Election………………………………….……… 121
Process for Nominating & Electing a Bishop 2018…………….……..……….…....... 123
Nominations…………………………………………………………………………….....….. 129
Synod Vice President……………………………………………………….……….…..... 131
Synod Secretary……………………………………………………………..……….…..... 131
Synod Council (Lay Female, Clergy Female, Lay Male, Clergy Male)……….… 132
Consultation & Discipline Committees.............................................……….…....... 134
2019 Churchwide Voting Members...............................................……….…......... 135
Youth & YoungAdults…………………………………….………….…………………… 135
Person of Color or Non-English Primary Language………………...……………… 137
Lay Female…………..………………………………………….………………………… 139
Lay Male……..………..………………………………………….………………………… 142
Clergy Female…………..………………………………………….……………………… 143
Clergy Male……..………..………………………………………….…………………… 144
Synod Ministry Team Reports………………………………………………………...……… 147
Campaign of the ELCA………………………………………………………...……....…. 149
Candidacy Committee……………………………………………………...…………… 151
Care of God's Creation……………………………………………………...…………… 152
Diakonia………………..……………………………………………………...……………. 152
Endowment Committee……………………………………………...……………..……… 153
Lutherans Against Bullying (LAB)…………………………………...……………..……… 153
Lutheran Men in Mission Task Force (LMM).………………………………….…...…… 154
Lutherans United Assisting After Disasters (LUAD)……………………………........... 155
Synod Campus Ministry Oversight Team (SCMOT)…………………………………… 157
Synodical Women's Organization (SWO) of SCSW…………………………...……… 158
Youth & Family Network……..…………………………………………………………… 159
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ELCA Related Ministries & Ministry Partner Reports………………………………..…… 161
ASSIST……………………………………………………………………………………..…… 163
Augustana College……………………………………………………...………………… 164
Carthage College………………………………….…….…………...…………………… 165
ELCA Fund for Leaders………………………………………..…………………………… 166
Guidelines for synod scholarship funds…………………………………………… 168
Grand View University 170
Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin…………………..…………………… 171
Lutheran Planned Giving of Wisconsin…………………….………...…..…….……… 173
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and Wartburg Theological Seminary. 174
Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI…………………………...…….………… 176
Lutherdale…………………………….……………………………………………………… 178
Mission Investment Fund of the ELCA………………………..………….……………… 179
Oakwood Lutheran Senior Ministries…………………………...……………………… 180
Portico Benefit Services………..…………………………………………………...…..... 181
Region 5 ELCA office...………..…………………………………………………...…....... 182
Samaritan Counseling Center…………………………………...…………………....... 183
Wartburg College………………………………………………………...………………… 184
Wisconsin Council of Churches………………………………..….……………………… 186
Roster of Synod Ministries & Leaders.…………………………...................................... 187
Roster of Congregations…………………………………..…….…..….........…………… 189
Synodically Authorized Worshipping Communities (SAWC)………………………. 193
Active Rostered Leaders: Specialized Call…………………………………….……… 193
Addendums 197
Synod Constitution (2017)………………………………….……………………………… 199
2019 Compensation Guidelines (downloaded & printed separately)
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AGENDA
South-Central Synod of Wisconsin Synod Assembly 2018
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South-Central Synod of Wisconsin Synod Assembly
Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells
May 5 – May 6, 2018
AGENDA/SCHEDULE
“Walking Wet – Water Life”
FRIDAY, May 4
TIME PROGRAM LOCATION/PERSON
12:00 - 8:00 Displays Set-up Rooms 4,5 12:00 - 8:00 Registration Set-up Conf. Ctr. Windows 12:00 - 8:00 Synod Office Set-up Empress 1:00 - 8:00 General Session Set-up Rooms 1,2,3,6,7,8 2:00 - 9:00 Bishop Election Task Force Ebony 7:30 – 7:30 AV Check Rooms 1,2,3,6,7,8 4:00 - 8:00 Music Rehearsal Crown Palm
SATURDAY, MAY 5
TIME PROGRAM LOCATION/PERSON
6:45 - 8:00 Synod Office Empress 6:45 - 7:10 Credentials Committee Orientation Conf. Ctr. Windows 7:30 - 8:30 Event Registration Conference Ctr. Lobby 7:30 - 8:30 Visit Displays Rooms 4,5 7:30 - 6:30 Displays, Coffee & Tea Rooms 4,5 7:30 - 8:15 Elections Committee Meeting Aralia 7:30 - 8:15 Reference and Counsel Committee Meeting Guava 7:45 - 8:15 Pages’ Orientation Rooms 1,2,3,6,7,8 7:30 –10:00 Bishop Election Task Force Ebony 12:00-10:00 Bishop Nominee Room Mangrove
Note: All General Assembly Sessions and Worship are in Rooms 1,2,3,6,7,8
8:30 Morning Prayer Bishop Mary Froiland Opening of the Assembly Steeple to Steeple Jon Nelson Report of Credentials Committee Helen Troutman Parliamentary Overview David Moore Adoption of the Master Agenda Robin Cherwinka
Adoption of Consent Agenda Robin Cherwinka 1) Rules of Organization and Procedure 2) Ratification of Assembly Committees 3) 2018 Compensation Guidelines 4) Constitutional Amendment
Report of Reference & Counsel Committee Rev. Rich McLeer
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Report of Nominations Committee Alan Hines
Nominations from the Floor Bishop Mary Froiland all open positions EXCEPT Bishop
Overview Bishop Election Process Jason Xiong Rev. Nancy Raabe Rev. Rafael Malpica Padilla 9:15 Report of Credentials Committee Helen Troutman
Bishop Ballot #1 Ecclesiastical Ballot Rev. Rafael Malpica Padilla Introduction Electronic Voting Quizdom rep General Ballot #1 Bishop Mary Froiland Mission Moment: Portico Jennifer Prinz
LSS Héctor Colón 9:45 Keynote “Called Forward Together in Christ” Bishop Felipe Lozada-Montañez 10:15 Break, Fellowship & Displays Rooms 4,5 10:45 Call to Order Bishop Mary Froiland
Report of the Credentials Committee Helen Troutman General Ballot #2 Bishop Mary Froiland Bishop’s Report Bishop Mary Froiland Introduce Staff, New Rostered Leaders in the Synod,
Seminarians Assigned to the Synod, Interns, Youth & Young Adult Voting Members
Report of the Treasurer Bruce Hutler
Presentation of Spending Plan Bruce Hutler General Ballot #3 Bishop Mary Froiland Report on Bishop Ballot #1 Jeff Cherwinka Mission Moment: MIF Rev. Richard Wehr Intro New Synod Website Robin Cherwinka
Communications & Announcements Deacon Vicki Hanrahan
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch & Visit Displays Ballroom A,B,G,H 12:00 – 1:00 Youth & Young Adult Luncheon Guava
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1:15 Call to Order Bishop Mary Froiland Report of Credentials Committee Helen Troutman Bishop Ballot #2 Rev. Rafael Malpica Padilla
Report on Bishop Ballot #2 Jeff Cherwinka Caribbean Synod/Puerto Rico Update Rev. Felix Malpica
Rev. Steve Kottke
General Ballot #4 Bishop Mary Froiland
Report of the Vice President Robin Cherwinka Introduction of Synod Council Robin Cherwinka Mission Moments – Racial Equity Team Mary Nervig Care of Creation Team Bob Lindmeier 2:15 – 2:45 Hearings: Spending Plan or Women & Justice See Handout for Locations 2:45 – 3:15 Hearings: Spending Plan or Women & Justice See Handout for Locations 2:15 Saturday Afternoon Worship Meeting Rms 1,2,3,6,7,8 3:20 – 4:20 Workshop Sessions 4:30 Call to Order Bishop Mary Froiland Report of Credentials Committee Helen Troutman
General Ballot #5 (if necessary) Bishop Mary Froiland
Report of the Secretary Mary DeYoung
Resolutions Rev. Rich McLeer Congregational & Ordination Anniversary Bishop Mary Froiland/
Recognitions Robin Cherwinka
Announcements Deacon Vicki Hanrahan 5:00 - 5:45 Community Worship & Sending Service of Bishop Mary Froiland 5:45 - 6:30 Hotel Check In 6:30 Hospitality Time in Banquet Area Ballrooms 7:00 Banquet Reception for Bishop Mary Froiland Ballrooms
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SUNDAY, MAY 6
TIME PROGRAM LOCATION/PERSON
7:00 - 6:00 Synod Office Empress 7:00 - 1:30 Displays, Coffee & Tea Rooms 4,5 7:00- -8:00 Breakfast Ballrooms 7:00 - 6:00 Elections Committee Empress 7:00 - 6:00 Bishop Election Task Force Ebony 7:00 - 6:00 Bishop Nominee Room Mangrove 7:30 Sunday Morning Worship Leaders Meeting Aralia 8:15 Worship 9:30 Call to Order Bishop Mary Froiland Report of Credentials Committee Helen Troutman
Bishop Nominees’ Speeches Jason Xiong /Rev. Nancy Raabe Bishop Ballot #3 Rev. Rafael Malpica Padilla Report on Bishop Ballot #3 Jeff Cherwinka 10:30 Break, Visit Displays 11:00 Call to Order Bishop Mary Froiland
ELCA Report Rev. Rafael Malpica Padilla
Mission Moments: Campus Ministry Rev. Emily Tveite Diakonia Rev. Kalen Barkholtz
11:30 Bishop Nominee Question & Answer Time Jason Xiong /Rev. Nancy Raabe 12:15 Lunch 1:30 Call to Order Bishop Mary Froiland Report of Credentials Committee Helen Troutman
Discussion of Spending Plan Bruce Hutler Adoption of Spending Plan Bishop Mary Froiland ELCA Campaign Update & Video Dr. Phyllis Wiederhoeft, Deacon Million Dollar Challenge Bishop Ballot #4 Rev. Rafael Malpica Padilla
Report on Bishop Ballot #4 Jeff Cherwinka
Bishop Ballot #5 Rev. Rafael Malpica Padilla Report on Bishop Ballot #5 Jeff Cherwinka Close of the Assembly & Sending Service Bishop Mary Froiland
Recognition of Outgoing Council Members, Installation of New Council Members, Installation of Churchwide Assembly Members, Blessing of Bishop Elect
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INFORMATION
South-Central Synod of Wisconsin Synod Assembly 2018
In this Section: • General Information
• Conference Center Maps
• Displays and Refreshments
• About the Speakers
• 2018 Synod Assembly Workshops
• 2018 Synod Assembly Offering
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2018 Synod Assembly South-Central Synod of Wisconsin
General Information
Dates May 5 and May 6, 2018 Theme “Walking Wet: Water Life!” Location Kalahari Convention Center 1305 Kalahari Drive Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin USA
Driving Directions Going West on 1-90 from Madison take exit 92 to merge and
Parking onto U.S. 12W/Wisconsin Dells Pkwy toward Lake Delton—go 0.6 miles. Turn right onto Meadowview Drive—go 0.1 miles. Take the 1st right onto Kalahari Drive. Convention Center will be on the right, past the main hotel lobby. Additional parking and entrance is available behind the Convention Center. Please review further information at the Kalahari site:
https://www.kalahariresorts.com/wisconsin/directions.
Assembly Registration For all attendees, including voting members, visitors and displayers, event registration begins May 5, 7:30 a.m.—in the North Atrium of the Conference Center.
Hotel Check-in Check in time is 4:00 p.m.; however, should you arrive as early as 12 noon you can register at the front desk and begin to enjoy the waterpark. Ask the front desk clerk for assistance when you arrive. Those checking in on Friday, May 4 should go directly to the hotel front desk to check in. Those arriving Saturday can check in for your room during breaks or before the banquet on Saturday, May 5 at the hotel front desk.
Meals At our event registration, each person will receive their name tag. Inside the tag sleeve will be tickets for the meals you identified you would be attending. A meal ticket is required for all the meals. Your Saturday banquet dinner ticket should be placed at your table setting in order to be served the correct entrée.
Refreshments Coffee, tea and water will be provided at no charge in the
display area. A bagel break will be provided on Saturday morning, courtesy of Lutheran Planned Giving of Wisconsin. (Display Area - Rooms 4 & 5).
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Synod Office During the assembly the Synod Office will be located in the Empress Room. If no one is in the office when you check, please go to registration and they will assist.
Room for Nominees The Mangrove room is available for bishop nominees.
Preparing for the When we gather as a synod assembly we become, Assembly through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, God’s people in this place and we trust that our time will be guided by God’s presence with us. Please read carefully all the information in the pre-assembly materials so that you can be an informed participant and so that you can get the most out of your assembly experience. You may want to meet ahead of time with the other voting members from your congregation to help you prepare for assembly.
What to Wear Wear clothes in which you will be comfortable. It is highly recommended that you wear comfortable shoes. Consider wearing layers of clothing so that you can adjust for room temperatures as it is not easy to regulate the temperature in large convention center spaces. Convention centers can sometimes run cold and temperature adjustments take time to activate.
Assembly Seating Voting members must sit in the designated voting member area and visitors will be seated in a visitor section. Voting members will only be served ballots from the pages if seated in the voting member section. If part of your group is a visitor, there will be a few tables for voting members that are adjacent to the visitor’s section, but you should arrive early if you are interested in sitting near each other to hold your spots.
Speaking to the Speaking to the assembly is only for voting Assembly members and those given voice by the assembly rules. All
speaking to the assembly must be done at a microphone. Speak when your numbered microphone has been recognized by the chair. Begin by giving your name, congregation and community.
Material Distribution All handouts not included in preassembly materials to voting members and visitors at the Assembly must be approved by the Executive Committee.
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Waterpark Passes Each hotel room includes waterpark passes for all room guests.
The passes are usable all day including all day on the day of check-in and the day of check-out. Please be aware that the assembly agenda is quite full and voting members are expected to be in attendance during the entire assembly. The waterpark may be utilized by voting members before and after the assembly. Guests who are not voting members, but who are staying with voting members in a Kalahari hotel room may use the waterpark at any time it is open to the public. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Synod Assembly Planning Committee Thank you to those persons who served on the synod assembly committee:
Carolyn Butts Synod Staff and Synod Council Robin Cherwinka All Saints Lutheran, Madison, Synod Vice President Bishop Mary Froiland Synod Staff Rev. David Glesne St. John Evangelical Lutheran, Reedsburg Deacon Vicki Hanrahan Synod Staff Rev. Erik Jelinek Central Lutheran, Edgerton Ben Johnston-Urey First, Janesville Rev. Steve Kottke Synod Staff Rev. Robert Neubert Burke Lutheran, Madison Rev. Nancy Raabe Holy Trinity, Marshall Jason Xiong Bethel Lutheran, Madison Robyn Zimmerman Synod Staff
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Cra�s from Jerusalem Crossways Camps forMemory, Inc.
ELCA Youth Gathering Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries
Groth Design Group (Sponsor) Healthier Church
Lifetouch Church Directories Lutheran Men in Mission (LMM)
Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin Lutheran Planned Giving of Wisconsin/ELCA Founda�on (Sponsor)
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Lutheran Social Services
Lutherans United Assis�ng A�er Disasters (LUAD) Lutherdale
Madison Area Jail Ministry Mission Investment Fund (Sponsor) Por�co Benefit Services (Sponsor)
Reconciled in Christ SCSW Care of Crea�on Team
SCSW Communica�ons SCSW Diakonia Program
SCSW Refugee Resetlement Team SCSW Youth & Family Network Samaritan Counseling Center
Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilita�on Center Sugar Creek Bible Camp
Team World Vision (Sponsor) Tree of Life Imports
Triangle Ministry Veterans and Families Resources Wisconsin Council of Churches
Women of the ELCA
2018 SYNOD ASSEMBLY SOUTH-CENTRAL SYNOD OF WISCONSIN
DISPLAYS & REFRESHMENTS – BALLROOMS 4 & 5
SATURDAY - BAGEL BREAK - 7:30 - 8:30 AM Sponsored by Lutheran Planned Giving of Wisconsin/ELCA Foundation
AMAZING GRACE COFFEE BREAKS Sponsored by Groth Design Group & Portico Benefit Services
Mission Investment Fund & Team World Vision
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About the Speakers
South-Central Synod of Wisconsin / 6401 Odana Road / Suite 20 / Madison, WI 53719 / 608-270-0201 / www.scsw-elca.org
Bishop Felipe Lozada-Montañez
CONNECT: Bishop Felipe Lozada-Montañez Caribbean Synod PMB #359 425 Carr. 693 Suite 1 Dorado, PR 00646-4802 [email protected]
Synod Assembly 2018
The Rev. Felipe Lozada-Montañez was elected Bishop of our partner synod, the ELCA Caribbean synod in 2007. When elected, he was serving as pastor of San Juan Lutheran Church, Dorado, Puerto Rico, and mission director for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Born in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, Lozada-Montañez received his bachelor's degree in math and physics and a master of education degree in administration and supervision, both from Puerto Rico University, Rio Piedras. Lozada-Montañez received a master of divinity degree from Puerto Rico Evangelical Seminary, San Juan, in 1997. He has served as mission developer and pastor of San Juan Lutheran Church since his ordination in 1997. In 1999, Lozada-Montañez became a member of the Caribbean Synod Council.
Lozada-Montañez resides with his wife, Ana, in Dorado. He is the parent of three adult sons.
Rev. Joanne Thomson We welcome Rev. Joanne Thomson as our guest preacher for Worship, Saturday, May 5 Rev. Joanne Thomson has served as Associate Conference Minister for the Wisconsin Conference of the United Church of Christ since 2001. Before joining the Conference staff she served as a parish minister at Middleton Community UCC in Middleton, WI; First Congregational UCC, Madison, WI; and Prospect and North Congregational Churches in Cambridge, MA. Before her ordination, Joanne worked in local
government in the Boston area. She is a native New Englander who grew up in Massachusetts and attended Tufts University and Harvard Divinity School. She lives in Madison with her husband, Don Hausch, who is on the faculty of the School of Business, UW-Madison. They have a daughter, Jessie, who is a pre-school teacher in Glendale, WI, and a son, Paul, who is a graduate student at Arizona State University.
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2018 Synod Assembly Workshops Time of Workshops: Saturday, May 5 -
3:20 - 4:20 pm
Teaching the Faith: Trends, Talents & Treasures
In many congregations, faith formation for children, youth and adults is struggling. In some it is almost non-existent. In this workshop, Beth Lewis, President & CEO for 1517 Media, will share trends based on research conducted by Sparkhouse, their ecumenical curricula development team. She will help you think about creative ways to nurture talented faith formation leaders. And, you will also hear stories of treasures for radically renewing faith formation patterns and activities for children, youth and adults, both inside and outside of the congregation.
Led by Beth Lewis, President & CEO for 1517 Media, a publishing ministry of the ELCA.
Walking 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago
Since the Middle Ages Christians have walked this ancient pilgrimage across northern Spain. Also called “The Way of Saint James” this long walk traverses incredibly beautiful scenery through the Pyrenees mountains and through tiny villages dotted with buildings, churches and bridges that date back as far as the 11th century. Come and hear why 278,000 people completed at least part of this pilgrimage last
year. David and Anne Andert walked the Camino in fall 2016 and plan to return in 2018. It was a 40 day
journey, and we know that whenever the number “40” appears in the bible, something significant is about to happen. If you’ve watched the movie, “The Way” with Martin Sheen, you’ve seen the path they walked. Warning: the Camino gets under your skin. You may find yourself making plans, too. (The Anderts have also started a chapter of “American Pilgrims on the Camino” here in Wisconsin.) Led by rostered ministers in our synod, Revs. David & Anne Andert.
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The Power of Testimony! We all have stories to tell of our experiences with God. Some faith traditions call this testimony. What has God done for you? Why are you a Christian? We’ll explore these and other questions that prepare
you to share your stories with others for a powerful impact.
This was our most well-received workshop at LEAD! There is a lot to learn about the power of testimony! Led by Rev. Matthew Poock, pastor, St. John’s Lutheran Church in Evansville
From Membership to Discipleship: Forming Disciples for Today’s World
Preparing people to live out their faith in daily life has always been one of the key tasks of the Christian church. This workshop offered by Rev. Dr. Rick Rouse provides both an overview of an ancient faith formation process known as the Catechumenate and a practical application for today’s church designed to help people go deeper in their spiritual journey by embracing their baptismal calling. Find out more about how this journey to baptismal living can transform and revitalize not only individuals but also entire faith communities.
Rev. Dr. Richard W. Rouse is immediate past president of the
North American Association for the Catechumenate (Journey
to Baptismal Living). He served on the Grand Canyon Synod staff as Director of the Missional Leadership Academy. Previously, Rouse was the Executive Director for Church Relations and Continuing Theological Education at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. Rouse is currently a member of the Advisory Board for Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. Rouse is a parish consultant working with ELCA congregations across the country in the areas of strategic planning, spiritual discernment, stewardship, and leadership. A certified Spiritual Director and ordained Lutheran pastor for 42 years, he has served congregations in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. Rouse is the author of numerous publications including the 2016 Fortress Press book for pastors and church leaders, Beyond Church Walls: Cultivating a Culture of Care. Other titles include A Field Guide for the Missional Congregation, Go Make Disciples, and Fire of Grace: The Healing Power of Forgiveness.
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Stewardship’s Flip Side: Recognizing and Removing Obstacles to Generosity
Too often our church stewardship is focused solely on the church member’s obligation to give – and fails to recognize the church’s obligations to its donor base. This workshop will focus on the twelve “donor confidence” factors which can either bolster or undermine your congregation’s stewardship efforts. Learn what you can do, throughout the year, to reduce the gap between your supporters’ financial capacity, and their financial will. Led by Pastor Richard Wehrs, Regional Manager for the ELCA Mission Investment Fund. Pastor Wehrs works with 12 synods in the states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. He brings to this position extensive experience as a consultant in church stewardship, fundraising, building projects and strategic planning, having worked with scores of congregations around the country over the last 14 years.
Climate Change - A Threat to Us and Our Children
Your Synod’s Care for God’s Creation Team will discuss climate change from a scientific and faith-based perspective. We’ll look at its impacts, especially locally. You’ll learn how to start your own care for creation team, and we’ll look at a national solution to climate change that passed as a resolution
at Synod Assembly 2017.
Led by Chief Meteorologist Bob Lindmeier, WKOW-TV, Rev. Nick Utphall, Advent, Madison, and Rev. Mae Jean Zelle, First Lutheran, Janesville.
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Church Safety & Security
As we are sadly all too aware, safety in our churches is something that has many on high alert. How do we stay welcoming while still being vigilant in our desire to have a safe setting in which to gather?
This workshop will address planning for and responding to a variety of today’s emergency situations in your church. Learn about best practices and steps you can take to protect your most valuable assets and help to create a safer place for all to enjoy. Led by Peter Tesch, Church Mutual Insurance Company
Get Your Feet Wet With Diakonia!
Get your feet wet at this Diakonia Sampler Session! Dip your toes into the Diakonia experience, a lay education program offered by the synod. Get splashed by the “oh wows,” the “aha’s,” the questions, the discussions, and the discoveries about yourself, your faith, and your church. Devotions, snacks and laughter included. Who knows, you might just take the plunge!
Led by members of the SCSW Diakonia Team
Thank you to all our workshop leaders
who give of your time and talents.
We appreciate you!
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Let Us Walk Wet Together
Your Synod Assembly Offering 2018
This year’s synod assembly offering will be used to provide help and
hope to survivors of Hurricane Maria. Joining us at assembly this year as our keynote speaker is Bishop Felipe Lozada-Montañez, bishop of our partner synod, the ELCA Caribbean Synod. He will give us an update on disaster recovery efforts and will be present to receive our offering on behalf of our sisters and brothers in Puerto Rico.
Why Your Offering Matters:
Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria were among the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic, leaving widespread damage across Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other locations in the Caribbean.
As a church, we’re standing by our neighbors
who have been affected as they begin the long road to recovery. Lutheran Disaster Response’s affiliates are collaborating with
community leaders like Bishop Felipe and the ELCA Caribbean synod and government officials to respond. Please give generously to our worship offering to support this response.
Your gifts ensure that our church will be able to provide help and hope for those whose homes have been devastated or who have been otherwise affected by these hurricanes for years to come. Unfortunately, these were not the first major hurricanes with catastrophic effects this season, and they may not be the last.
Please make checks payable to South-Central Synod of Wisconsin and put “Puerto Rico” in the memo.
Please continue to hold our friends in your prayers:
A prayer for those suffering from the storm:
Loving God, in the communion of Christ, we are joined with the trials and
sufferings of all. Be with those who endure the suffering from the impacts of this
natural disaster. Protect those who need our help the most. Provide assistance
to those who are helping. Ease the fears of all and make your presence known
in the stillness of your peace; Through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
(Adapted from: Evangelical Lutheran Worship: Occasional
Services for the Assembly, page 394)
South-Central Synod of Wisconsin
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
God’s work. Our hands.
San Pedro Lutheran church in Toa, Baja, Puerto Rico was severely
impacted by Hurricane Maria. Photo: Alex Baird
Photo by: Rev. Steve Kottke. “Some homes
have been without electricity for five months”
reports Rev. Steve Kottke from recent visit to
Puerto Rico.
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YOUR SYNOD
South-Central Synod of Wisconsin Synod Assembly 2018
In this Section: • ELCA Mission and Vision/SCSW Mission and Vision • Map of Synod
• Synod Organizational Structure
• 2017 - 2018 Synod Council Roster
• 2017 - 2018 Synod Officers & Staff
• 2017 - 2018 Synod Conference Deans
• 2017 - 2018 Synod Committees, Task Forces,
Ministry Teams & Tables
• Roster & Call Changes
• Anniversaries
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Mission Statement of the ELCA
Marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are claimed, gathered, and sent
for the sake of the world.
Vision Statement of the ELCA Claimed by God’s grace for the sake of the world, we are a new creation through God’s living Word
by the power of the Holy Spirit;
Gathered by God’s grace for the sake of the world, we will live among God’s faithful people,
hear God’s Word, and share Christ’s supper;
Sent by God’s grace for the sake of the world, we will proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed,
serve all people following the example of our Lord Jesus, and strive for justice and peace in all the world.
Mission Statement of the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin
We care for, connect and equip our congregations to be the heart and hands of Jesus.
Vision Statement of the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin
We Care for the people of this church to grow together in the love of Christ
We Connect the people of this church to be the church together in the world
We Equip the people of this church
to live out the gospel together for the sake of the world.
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2017-2018 Synod Council Roster
*Executive Committee Bishop
*Rev. Mary Froiland (2018) (1st term) 6401 Odana Road, Suite 20 Madison, WI 53719-1126 (608) 270-0201 [email protected] Vice President *Robin Cherwinka (2018) (1st term) 1886 Kelly Hill Road Verona, WI 53593 (608) 832-6388 [email protected] Secretary
*Mary DeYoung (2018) (3rd term) N1553 Salt Box Road Sharon, WI 53585 (262) 736-9490 [email protected] Treasurer
*Bruce Hutler (2019) (2nd term) 962 Sandpiper Court Sun Prairie, WI 53590 (608) 837-6233 [email protected] *Carolyn Butts (2020) (2nd term) 302 S. Madison Street Evansville, WI 53536 (608) 882-6082 [email protected]
Matthew Helmers (2019) (1st term) 2710 Thinnes St Cross Plains, Wi 53528 (608) 338-3998 [email protected]
Alan Hines (2018) (2nd term) 3221 W. Main Street, #204 Sun Prairie, WI 53590 (608) 393-3881 [email protected]
Elisabeth Himmelman (2019) (0 term) 4018 Euclid Ave Madison, WI 53711 262-349-1885 [email protected]
Rev. Kathy Jacobson (2019) (1st term) Peace, Bethlehem, Castle Rock 517 Woodview Lane Dodgeville, WI 53533 (608) 623-2421 Office (608) 930-8372 H (608) 732-8362 C [email protected] Rev. Lisa Nelson (2018) (1st term) Faith Lutheran 120 Faith Drive Columbus, WI 53925 (920) 623-3610 (608) 345-1541 (cell) [email protected]
Sarah Schultz (2018) (1st term) 152 Elm Street Oregon, WI 53575 (608) 963-4890 [email protected]
Rev. Michael Short (2018) (2nd term) First English Lutheran 215 W. Pine Street Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-3022 (608) 330-0715 [email protected]
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Trevor Thom (2020) (2nd term) 428 W. Griffith Street Hustisford, WI 53034 (920) 988-8475 [email protected]
Rev. Andy Twiton (2020) (1st term) Orfordville Lutheran 204 N. Main St. Orfordville, WI 53576 (608) 886-0546 [email protected]
*Jason Xiong (2020) (2nd term) 951 O’Keefe Ave., Apt. 75 Sun Prairie, WI 53590 (608) 381-2861 [email protected]
Youth
Caitlin Brown (2019) (1st term) 65 West Madison St Platteville, WI 53818 (608)642-0644 [email protected]
Lutheran Men in Mission Jim Schieble
430 W. Prairie Street Columbus, WI 53925 (920) 763-3433 [email protected]
Women of the ELCA
Helen Sheahan
1106 Valley Stream Drive Madison, WI 53711 (608) 692-7553 [email protected]
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SYNOD OFFICERS
Bishop - Rev. Mary Froiland Vice President - Robin Cherwinka
Secretary - Mary DeYoung
Treasurer – Bruce Hutler
SYNOD OFFICE
6401 Odana Road, Suite 20 Madison, Wisconsin 53719
(608) 270-0201 ~ (608) 270-0202-fax www.scsw-elca.org
SYNOD STAFF
Bishop Mary Froiland
Rev. Steve Kottke, Assistant to the Bishop [email protected]
Rev. Joy Mortensen-Wiebe, Interim Director for Evangelical Mission
Deacon Vicki Hanrahan, Communications and Event Manager [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
Robyn Zimmerman, Executive Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Carolyn Butts, Office Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator [email protected]
CONTRACT ACCOUNTANT
Rebecca (Becky) Johnson, Financial Consultant [email protected]
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2017-2018 Synod Conference Deans
West Dane
Vacant
Southeast Dane
Rev. Holly Slater
St. Paul’s Liberty Lutheran 3494 Oak Park Road Deerfield, WI 53531 (608) 764-5885 [email protected] Central/West Madison
Vacant
East Madison
Rev. Robert Carlson
St. Matthew New Life 7564 Cottage Grove Road Madison, WI 53718 (608) 223-9337 [email protected]
N-NE Dane/North Madison
Rev. Robert Neubert
Burke Lutheran 5720 Portage Road Madison, WI 53718 (608) 244-8786 [email protected]
S. Jefferson/Walworth Counties
Rev. Bryan Engfer
Trinity English Lutheran W5824 Hedrick Drive Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 (920)563-4145 [email protected]
South Rock County
Rev. Jack Way
Luther Valley Lutheran 7137 S. Luther Valley Road Beloit, WI 53511 (608) 879-2836 [email protected]
North Rock County/Specialized
Rev. Bond Haldeman
St. John Lutheran 302 N. Parker Dr. Janesville, WI 53545 (608) 752-3159 [email protected] W. Green/Grant/Lafayette Counties
Rev. Michael Short
First English Lutheran 215 W. Pine Street Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-3022 [email protected] Iowa/Richland/Grant Counties
Vacant
Sauk/Columbia Counties Rev. Michael Lee
First Lutheran 206 Pleasant Street Lodi, WI 53555 (608) 592-4102 [email protected]
Rev. Karen Hofstad
St. Paul’s Lutheran 727 8th Street Baraboo, WI 53913 (608) 356-3230 [email protected]
Columbia/Dodge/N. Jefferson Counties
Rev. Robb Kosky
St. Paul Lutheran 226 E. Madison Street Waterloo, WI 53594 (920) 478-2570 [email protected]
Retired Rostered Leaders
Rev. George Carlson
632 Kings Lynn Road Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 576-4916 [email protected]
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COMMITTEES OF THE ASSEMBLY 2017-2018
elected by the assembly
Consultation Committee
Bishop Mary Froiland, Chair Rev. Antonio Cabello Jane Cahill-Wolfgram Gary Dahlgaard Rev. Peter Heide Rev. Sylvia Lee-Thompson Richard Larson Rev. Connie Matye Rev. Rebecca Ninke Steve Timm Donna Ulteig
Discipline Committee
Bishop Mary Froiland, Chair Rev. Katherine Baardseth Rev. Lil Belusa Carolyn Butts Tim Ewing Matthew Helmers Rev. Barry Hoerz Carolyn Lein Rev. Rich McLeer Rev. Beth Schultz-Byrnes Nancy Fulton Young
SYNOD COMMITTEES 2017 - 2018 appointed/elected by Bishop, Council or Executive Committee
Audit Committee:
Bruce Hutler, Chair Rev. Naomi Garber Tom Rivers Candidacy Committee:
Janet Lord, Chair Peter Antonie Rev. Ramie Bakken Rev. Kirsten Curtis Bishop Mary Froiland Rev. Jennifer Jelinek Russ Peloquin Rev. Gwen Sayler George Swamp Donna Ulteig Rev. Nicholas Utphall Deacon Bonnie Vize Rev. Jack Way Compensation Guidelines Task Force
(subcommittee of finance) Bruce Hutler, Chair Rev. Steven Kottke Jim Schieble
Endowment Committee
(subcommittee of finance) Elaine Kroeger, Chair Rev. Kirsten Curtis Bishop Mary Froiland Bruce Hutler Rev. Stephen Marsh Finance Committee
Alice Gould, Chair Robin Cherwinka Bishop Mary Froiland Rev. Naomi Garber Bruce Hutler Rev. Brad Pohlman Rev. Michael Short Linda Zimdar Nominating Committee:
Rev. Michael Short, Chair Polly Carter Robin Cherwinka Alan Hines
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SYNOD MINISTRY TEAMS & TASK FORCES 2017 - 2018 appointed/elected by council
Assembly Planning Team
Deacon Vicki Hanrahan, Chair Robin Cherwinka Rev. David Glesne Bishop Mary Froiland Rev. Erik Jelinek Rev. Steve Kottke Rev. Robert Neubert Jason Xiong Rev. Nancy Raabe Trevor Thom Robyn Zimmerman
Bishop Election Task Force
Jason Xiong, Co-Chair Rev. Nancy Raabe, Co-Chair Robin Cherwinka, Synod VP Deacon Lisa Huber Deacon Judy Nolde Trevor Thom Ray Unrein
Care for God’s Creation/ELCA World
Hunger Team
Eleanor Siebert, Chair Rev. Cindy Crane Bishop Mary Froiland Jane Harrison, Secretary Bob Lindmeier Rev. Nick Utphall Rev. Mae Jean Zelle Diakonia
Barb Zimmerman, Chair Rev. Kalen Barkholtz Deacon Vicki Hanrahan Janean Jones-Hill Rev Steve Kottke Linda Wulff ELCA Campaign Team
Phyllis Castens Wiederhoeft, Chair Robin Cherwinka Bishop Mary Froiland Deacon Vicki Hanrahan Rev. Tim Hansen
Holy Land Advocacy Team
Rev. Peder Johanson Rev. Julie Krahn Ann Leon Rev. Blake Rohrer Rev. Nick Utphall Rev. Peder Johanson Rev. Julie Krahn Ann Leon Rev. Blake Rohrer Rev. Nick Utphall
Lutherans United Assisting After Disasters
(LUAD)
Todd Long, President Julie Flood, President Elect Dale Holmen, Past President Tom Irwin, Treasurer Robert Nelson, Secretary Bill Berkan Alan Harper Phil Ingwell Michael Gourlie Darcy Loy Dale Meyer Kirk Robinson Jim Stolzenburg Don Warren Larry Warwick Dave Wisner
Lutheran Men in Mission (LMM)
Jim Schieble, Leader & Synod Council Rep Paul Beckman, Treasurer Randy Dahlinger Jim Edgerly Rev. Steve Kottke, Staff Liaison Bill Schleichert Scott Smith
Racial Equity Ministry Team
Donna Butler Rev. Christa Fisher Rev. Peter Heide Rev. Steve Kottke, staff liaison Rev. Stephen Marsh Mary Nervig Donna Peterson George Swamp Rev. Viviane Thomas-Breitfeld
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Refugee Resettlement Task Force
Rev. Dan Odden, Co-Chair Lisa Hansen, Co-Chair Nancy Anderson Jean Berg Rev. George Carlson Solveig Carlson Mary Flynn Rev. Tim Hansen Susan Stein Betsy Teigland Anima Van Pieterson
Synod Campus Ministry Oversight Team
(SCMOT)
Curtis Brandt Carolyn Butts Rev. Steve Kottke Krista Nelson Rev. Katya Ouchakof Rev. Michael Short, Synod Council Liaison Rev. Emily Tveite, UW Madison Kristen Wold, UW Whitewater Rev. Mark Williamson Sarah Wyatt, UW Platteville
Transition Team Rolfe Nervig, Chair Robin Cherwinka, Synod VP Bruce Hutler, Synod Treasurer Ben Johnston-Urey Deacon Bonita Vize
Veteran’s Support Ministry Team Rev. Joe Brosious Bishop Mary Froiland
Mike Gourlie Rev. Todd Iverson Connie Walker
Women of the ELCA
Helen Sheahan, President & Synod Council Liaison Linda Freitag, Vice President Janna Smith, Secretary Bonnie Gilbertson, Treasurer Margo Holzman Sandy Potter Hildy McGown Arnell Jorgensen Janean Hill Eleanor Siebert
Youth & Family Network
Jason Xiong, Synod Council Liaison Amy Floan Brenda Goble Heather Greenley Elisabeth Himmelman Jen Kooistra Rev. Steve Kottke Ben Lodahl Matt Weber
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DIRECTOR OF EVANGELICAL MISSION (DEM) TABLES 2017 – 2018
Appointed by DEM
DEM Generosity Table
Rev. Joy Mortensen-Wiebe, Chair Jen Kooistra Rev. Bryan Lagerstam Rev. Fred Rilling Rev. Gene Talley DEM Latino Table
Rev. Joy Mortensen-Wiebe, Chair Rev. Neddy Astuidillo Rev. Antonio Cabello Deacon Einstein Gonzalez Rev. Rich McLeer Rev. Katya Ouchakof Father Oscar Rozo DEM Outreach Table
Rev. Joy Mortensen-Wiebe, Chair Rev. Joe Brosious Deacon Peg Haeger Bishop Mary Froiland Rev. Heather Hayward Rev. Steve Kottke Rev. Mike Lee Rev. Holly Slater
DEM Renewal Table
Rev. Joy Mortensen-Wiebe, Chair Rev. Rob Carlson Rev. Bryan Engfer Rev. Don Glanzer Rev. Karen Hofstad Jen Kooistra Rev. Rob Nelson Rev. Matthew Poock Rev. Joan Wittrock DEM Uniting Table
Rev. Joy Mortensen-Wiebe, Chair Robin Cherwinka Rev. Karen Hofstad Rev. Mike Lee Rev. Gene Talley Moving Deeper in Mission Together
(MDiMT)
Rev. Joy Mortensen-Wiebe, Chair Robin Cherwinka Bishop Mary Froiland Jen Kooistra Rev. Steve Kottke Janet Lord
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Changes in Roster Status and Call in the Synod
April 2017—March 2018
Roster Change ~ Moves into Synod since Synod Assembly 2017: Rev. Christa Fisher, first call, Synodical Call - Specialized Ministry at the Madison Area Jail
Ministries as the Dane County Jail Chaplain Rev. Jennifer Kuhnert from Greater Milwaukee Synod to Adams, Argyle Rev. Traci Maass from East-Central Synod of Wisconsin to Wiota, South Wayne Rev. Felix Malpica from Southwestern Texas Synod to Faith, Janesville Rev. Gaylor Nelson, retired, from Southeastern Iowa Synod to Interim St. Michael’s, Hustisford Rev. Shelley Nelson, retired, from Southeastern Iowa Synod to Interim Zion, Horicon Rev. Dr. Sara Rabe, UCC to Contract Covenant, Stoughton Rev. Gordon Straw, from Metropolitan Synod to ELCA Call - Lutheran School of Theology at
Chicago Rev. Dale Vlastnik, first call, St. John’s, Johnson Creek Rev. Kirsten Worzala Dumke from East-Central Synod of Wisconsin to Palliative Care Clinic Chaplain, UW Health Rev. Paul VanDeBerg, from Metropolitan Chicago Synod to Immanuel, Lake Geneva Rev. Sara VanDeBerg, from Metropolitan Chicago Synod to Immanuel, Lake Geneva Rev. Tony Dusso from Northern Illinois Synod to Our Saviors, Beloit Rev. Michael Rahlf from Northeastern Iowa Synod to Good Shepherd, Janesville Rev. Dan Vojta, from Greater Milwaukee Synod to Zion Lutheran, Horicon & St. Michael,
Hustisford Rev. Linda Schumacher, retired, from Northeastern Minnesota Synod Rev. Loren Schumacher, retired, from Northeastern Minnesota Synod Rev. Kevin Baker, from Metropolitan Chicago Synod to First Lutheran, Lone Rock Rev. Jon Nelson, retired, from Eastern Washington-Idaho Synod Rev. Rick Lund, from Northwest Synod of Wisconsin to First Lutheran, Beaver Dam Interim Rev Dr. Dennis Creswell, retired, from East-Central Synod of Wisconsin Rev Paulette Creswell, retired, from East-Central Synod of Wisconsin
Roster Change ~ Moves within Synod since Synod Assembly 2017: Rev. Dan Bohlman contract with Argyle Lutheran, Argyle Rev. Martha Butzier from Interim Immanuel, Lake Geneva to Interim Bethel, Madison Rev. Richard Collier from Interim Immanuel, Lake Geneva to Interim St. John’s, Madison Rev. Daniel Dibbert from OLFC to Director of Internship, Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque, IA Rev. Naomi Garber from Interim St. John, Richland Center to Interim All Saints, Madison Rev. Richard Johnson from All Saints, Fitchburg to Retirement Rev. Robert Moberg from Faith, Columbus to Retirement Rev. Margo Martens from OLFC to Bethel, Madison Rev. Joy Mortensen-Wiebe from Interim St. Paul, Mayville to Interim First, Beaver Dam Rev. Mark Peterson form Interim Jefferson Prairie, Poplar Grove to Renewal Pastor Faith, Columbus Rev. Paul Petersen from OLFC to St. Paul, Mayville Rev. Ulrich Rosenhagen from OLFC to Center for Religion and Global Citizenry, UW-Madison Rev. Kenneth Smith from St. John’s, Madison to Retirement Rev. Robert Vetter from Interim St. John’s, Johnson Creek to Chaplain SSM Health St. Mary’s
Hospital, Madison Rev. Kirsten Curtis from St Martins in Cross Plains to Christ Lutheran in Spring Green Rev. Jasmine Tesdahl-From First English Platteville and Faith in Cuba City to Faith Lutheran in
Cuba City
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Rev. Erik Jelinek-from SCSW-DEM to Central Lutheran in Edgerton Rev. Sara Rabe, UCC to Covenant Stoughton Rev. Sara Gilespie-from interim Central Edgerton to St. Paul’s Mayville Rev. James Melvin from senior pastor First Lutheran Church, Janesville to Retirement. Rev. Dan Dibbert from Visitation Pastor Our Savior’s Lutheran, Sun Prairie and Director of
Internship Wartburg Seminary to Retirement Rev. Rebecca Iverson from Agrace Hospice to Family Leave Rev. Joy Mortenson-Wiebe-from interim First Evangelical Beaver Dam to Part time Interim
SCSW-DEM Rev. Nancy Raabe Holy Trinity Marshall, First Call Rev. Julie Krahn from Bethlehem, Portage to on leave from Call Rev. Karla Brekke Term Call Cooksville to Call Cooksville Rev. Jerry Tews to Two Steeples Parish Interim Rev. Linda Winkelman from Northern Illinois to Jefferson Prairie, Poplar Grove Rev. Lucy Wynard from Northern Illinois to St Paul, Beloit Rev. Jonathan Strandjord from Churchwide to Retirement Rev. Terry Larson from First, Beaver Dam to Retirement Rev. Anne Andert from on leave from call to Retirement
Moves from Synod since Synod Assembly 2017: Rev. Timothy Nybroten from Interim, Our Savior’s, Beloit to Grand Canyon Synod Rev. Carl Sirotzki from Christ, Sharon to Nebraska Synod Deacon Ann Campbell from leave to Deacon at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church Anoka, MN Rev Byron Bunge Retired to Florida Bahama Synod Rev. Dominic Guido from St Johns, Reedsburg to Gloria Dei, Indiana-Kentucky Synod Rev. Peter Clark from Christ Lutheran, DeForest to Our Saviour, Metropolitan Chicago Synod Rev. Theodore Lindquist from West Middleton to ThedaCare Regional Medical Center East Central Synod of Wisconsin Rev. Jeffery Jacobs from Two Steeples Parish to St Paul (Maple Leaf) Northeastern Iowa Rev. Sylvia Lee-Thompson from Spring Prairie DeForest to Fir-Conway Lutheran, Northwest
Washington Synod Candidates Assigned to our Synod for 2017-2018: Known Deceased Since Synod Assembly 2017: Rev. Curtis P. Everson, August 23, 2017 Rev. Herbert M. Zorn, August 26, 2017 Rev. Harvey Frye, September 4, 2017 Deacon Harold Kuehn, December 2, 2017 Rev. Vernon Awes, December 10, 2017 Rev. Stanley Christensen, January 22, 2018 Congregational Roster Changes:
Our Savior, Iron Ridge closed May 13, 2017
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ANNIVERSARIES Anniversary celebrations will be during the Saturday afternoon session of the assembly.
A commemorative booklet will be available at the assembly.
CONGREGATIONAL ANNIVERSARIES
Celebrating 150 years Yellowstone Lutheran Church, Argyle
Orfordville Lutheran Church, Orfordville
Celebrating 125 years St Peter Lutheran Church, Cassville
Apple Grove Lutheran Church, Argyle Grace Lutheran Church, Cambridge
Celebrating 100 years Our Savior Lutheran Church, Beloit
Celebrating 75 years Trinity Lutheran Church, Fort Atkinson Grace Lutheran Church, Darlington
Hope Lutheran Church, Mineral Point
ORDINATION ANNIVERSARIES
Celebrating 70 years Willard H Lund
Celebrating 60 years
Calvin D Kuder Oradell L Nordness William Gary Kobs
Celebrating 50 years Donald A Tubesing
Frederick R Gustafson Jerome W Tews
Celebrating 25 years Julie A Krahn Lisa L Nelson Marc K Ehrets
Sara L Gillespie
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