Under the theme of “TRANSFORMED to SERVE in a where’s the faith? world,” we will gather in-person for worship, inspiration, connection, and our shared work as a synod. This year the Assembly will elect a Synod Secretary, lay and clergy members of Synod Council, and other key positions.
The Assembly will be held Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 at Franconia Mennonite Church, 613 Harleysville Pike, Telford, PA 18969.
Please register using the links below. If you have questions about registration, please contact Ms. Cynta Outterbridge at 267.323.3742 or coutterbridge@sepa.org.
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Important Assembly Information
Treasurer Janet Neff, CPA, and finance committee chair Albert Glenn will host a pre-assembly Zoom meeting to review synod financial reports and the proposed 2024 budget. All voting members are strongly encouraged to attend. This will be a time to learn and ask questions of our fiscal leaders.
Thursday, April 27, at 7 pm. | Register now
We have worked hard to make the cost of the assembly as low as possible, to not unduly burden congregations.
Payment may be made at the time of registration via credit card or received by regular post (church check) by the due date. No registrations will be accepted after March 31, 2023. Any registration that is not paid by April 10, 2023 will be cancelled. Registration info: Contact Ms. Cynta Outterbridge at 267.323.3742 or email coutterbridge@sepa.org.
Retired rostered ministers, lay Synod Council members*, synod staff and resource persons should use the above form and select that category for free registration.
*Only lay Synod Council members who are not voting members for their congregation should use this category. Those who are also voting members from their congregation should use the Voting Member and Visitor registration category.
Financial need scholarships are available for congregations with limited financial resources. To apply submit the scholarship request form by March 10, 2023.
Use the link below to donate funds that will help cover the costs for congregations with limited financial resources so that they may be able to send their full delegation. Please make sure that Assembly Scholarships is selected in the list next to the gift amount field.
Donate to Assembly Scholarships
Lodging is available at Homewood Suites Lansdale (1200 Pennbrook Pkwy, Lansdale, PA 19446) at a synod assembly group rate. Lodging must be reserved by April 1st. Rooms and rates are not guaranteed after that date.
Voting members and visitors should use the following link to make a reservation:
Get Full Information and Reserve Lodging
Retired rostered ministers, lay members of Synod Council (not serving as a congregational voting member), resource persons, synod staff and guests should use the link below to request housing:
The assembly convenes at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 5, for registration. Friday’s session is scheduled to adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Agenda items in this session include:
Orientation to Assembly will be held Friday, May 5 at 2:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Those new to attending assembly should plan to attend. Returning members wishing for a refresher are welcome!
Saturday, May 6, check-in opens at 8 a.m. The session is expected to adjourn by 4:30 p.m. Agenda items in this session include:
Download Agenda Important Dates and Deadlines
All reports for the bulletin from agencies, institutions and social ministry organizations as well as chairpersons of synod task forces and synod staff are due to assembly@sepa.org by March 20. Any reports submitted after that date will not be accepted.
Update: Deadline extended to March 30, 2023
How does the work of Jesus get done in Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod? By faithful members of our congregations who love Jesus, love the Church, and are willing to take leadership positions in our Synod. At the upcoming Synod Assembly, May 5-6, 2023, we have positions of leadership we need to fill to do the work of the Church together. This year we will elect a Synod Secretary, we need leaders to serve on the Synod Council, and we have some open positions on the Consultation Committee to fill. Learn more here.
Please be proactive in seeking diversity in nominees, both with regard to youth and young adults, and with regard to persons of color or whose primary language is other than English. Our Synod Constitution sets an intention that at least 20% of our representation be persons of color or whose primary language is other than English.
LGBTQ persons of any gender identity are also welcome to be nominated for, and serve in, these positions in our Synod. The nomination form should list the gender identification of the nominee, whether man, woman, or non-binary/non-conforming.
Nominations Letter Nominating Form More Information
COVID ProtocolWe are committed to provide a safe Assembly experience for all participants, including those who are older or have conditions that elevate their risk of severe COVID disease. Due to the continuing prevalence of COVID in our region, all participants are strongly encouraged to wear an N-95 or equivalent mask. As we get closer to the date of the assembly we will reassess the COVID situation, and this recommendation may be relaxed or upgraded to a requirement. Watch this page for any changes to this protocol. We have determined that it is not feasible to offer a hybrid meeting with provision for remote participation. There will be a live stream available for those who cannot attend. |
Ms. Carrie Schwab, assembly coordinator, assembly@sepa.org
Ms. Cynta Outterbridge, registrar, coutterbridge@sepa.org
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