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Highlights:
Our synod concluded it's 20th annual assembly on June 29th, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Union, NJ. In addition to conducting essential business, this year's alternate year assembly featured multiple worship and workshop opportunities, and the election of a bishop. Workshops were held on such topics as the Book of Faith initiative, Making A difference in Central Europe, Sharing the faith through Creative Crafts, Church Growth, Living Abundantly in Times of Scarcity, A Gathering of Passionate Stewards, and Growing up Generous. A hearing was also held on the ELCA Draft Social Statement on Sexuality. A plenary enrichment session was held by the Rev. Scott Schantzenbach, ELCA Stewardship Specialist, and Assistant to the Bishop, New Jersey Synod. More info on his work is available on the SZSO Stewardship page. Among those present, was a Board of Pensions representative, as well as an Augsburg Fortress store on site. Gatherings were led by the Rev. David L. Jones, and the Rev. Michael Jones, and the group picture was taken and is available via online order. For more information, email us!
Our synod concluded it's 20th annual assembly on June 29th, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Union, NJ. In addition to conducting essential business, this year's alternate year assembly featured multiple worship and workshop opportunities, and the election of a bishop. Workshops were held on such topics as the Book of Faith initiative, Making A difference in Central Europe, Sharing the faith through Creative Crafts, Church Growth, Living Abundantly in Times of Scarcity, A Gathering of Passionate Stewards, and Growing up Generous. A hearing was also held on the ELCA Draft Social Statement on Sexuality. A plenary enrichment session was held by the Rev. Scott Schantzenbach, ELCA Stewardship Specialist, and Assistant to the Bishop, New Jersey Synod. More info on his work is available on the SZSO Stewardship page. Among those present, was a Board of Pensions representative, as well as an Augsburg Fortress store on site. Gatherings were led by the Rev. David L. Jones, and the Rev. Michael Jones, and the group picture was taken and is available via online order. For more information, email us!
The election for Bishop was held at the 2008 assembly. The election closed with the Rev. Wilma S. Kucharek re-elected. Bishop Kucharek received short of 75% of the vote on the nominating ballot, missing election by only 1 vote and was later re-elected on the next ballot with 86% of the votes cast. We offer our congratulations to Bishop Wilma on her re-election, and wish her well in her next term...
Above: Bishop Kucharek addresses the assembly following her re-election.
-Video provided by news correspondant Michael Welch.-
-Video provided by news correspondant Michael Welch.-