The Synod Assembly is the annual meeting of the synodical expression of the church, a gathering of lay and rostered leaders to celebrate, and encourage and direct the ministries of the church.

The Twenty Third Annual Assembly of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will be held at the Franconia Mennonite Church, 613 Harleysville Pike (Route 113), Telford, PA

• Friday, May 7, 2010 Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Program begins at 9:30 a.m. The day will conclude by approximately 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, May 8, 2010 Assembly resumes at 9:30 a.m. The day is planned to conclude by 4 p.m.

Watch this site for updates as the Assembly approaches. Make a shortcut to this site at

tinyurl.com/SEPA2010

Registration materials

Download registration materials (in Adobe Acrobat .PDF format) below.  To view and print these files, you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program available here.

• Assembly registration form (for all voting members/visitors)
• Registration memo for Rostered and Lay voting members
• Hotel reservation form for Rostered and Lay voting members
• Registration form for retired Rostered leaders
• Avaiiability form for retired Rostered leaders
• Hotel reservation form for retired Rostered leaders
• Voting member allocations
• Financial assistance request form
• Reference and Counsel information
• Reminder about Youth/Young Adult voting members
• Assembly page information

Deadlines:

• Early (discounted) registration ends March 19
• Registration ends April 9
• Hotel reservations must be completed by April 9
• Resolutions/memorials for Reference and Counsel due April 9

Contact:

For registration related questions contact:

Ginny Bailey
267.323.3749 or

All other questions contact:

Joanne Carlson
267.323.3759 or

Assembly Staff

Joanne Carlson

Assistant to the Bishop for Global Vision and Events

Mrs. Carlson coordinates major synod meetings and events and works with our international partnerships with companion synods -- the North Eastern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania and the Lutheran Church in Silesia (Czech Republic). She also works with groups related to World Hunger, Lutheran World Relief, Advocacy (international issues), Resources and Volunteer Opportunities (international) and all other international related issues/involvements.

Contact: 267.323.3759 |

Ginny Bailey

Administrative Assistant

Ms. Bailey supports Pastor Sellers and Mrs. Carlson and compiles the Bulletin of Reports and Minutes Book.

Ginny is an avid Flyers fan and enjoys traveling, spending time with her niece and five nephews and playing with her cats, Missy and Madison.She is a life-long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in North Wales.

Contact: 267.323.3749 |