Assembly2008
The Spirit was present at the 2008 Synod Assembly, as God's people from across Southeastern Pennsylvania met for inspiration, praise and to do the work of the Church May 2-3 at Franconia Mennonite Church, Telford.
Interpret the Assembly actions with the 2008 Assembly Report bulletin insert
- New! 2008 Synod Assembly minutes (unapproved)
- Read all of the latest Assembly news!
- View video excerpts of the Assembly
Bishop Burkat stimulated our missional imagination, outlining six principles that will drive the life and witness of the Synod in coming years. The principles focus on grace-filled, contextual and sending ministry under the banner: "It's God's mission. Jesus is Lord. The Holy Spirit guides us." Watch the video:
Dr. Kelly Fryer led the Assembly in an interactive exploration of how we have been blessed, and how God has used us to bless our communities. “God is on a mission in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, and YOU are his plan for getting it done!” she said.
The Synod received Emmaus Road Lutheran Church, recently formed from the consolidation of Christ, Levittown, and Trinity, Fairless Hills, as the first new congregation formed since 2006.
The Assembly passed a resolution designed to increase generational diversity at future gatherings by allowing congregations to bring an additional voting member under the age of 25.
The Synod and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia signed a partnership agreement that will house the Synod office at the seminary for at least the next 17 years.
The Rev. Patricia Davenport was installed as Assistant to the Bishop for Evangelical Outreach and Mission Director.
