June 8-10 | Orlando, FL
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Keynote Speaker
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Bishop Patricia Ann Curtis Davenport, Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA
The Rev. Patricia Ann Curtis Davenport assumed office as bishop of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA on Aug. 1, 2018. Overwhelmingly elected by the synod assembly on May 5, 2018, she is the first African American woman to be elected a bishop in the 3.8-million-member ELCA. She was recently elected vice chair of the ELCA Conference of Bishops. Bishop Davenport has served the national church in a variety of capacities, including co-chair of the ELCA’s Guiding Coalition, member of the Congregational Vitality and African Descent Strategy teams, and secretary of the board of Lutheran Services in America. She is a lifetime member of the Philadelphia chapter of the African Descent Lutheran Association and is active with the Black Clergy of Philadelphia, Religious Leaders Council of Philadelphia, Metropolitan Christian Council, and Christians United Against Addictions. Bishop Davenport is a much sought after speaker and leader. She is the widow of Joel Davenport, with three adult children: Joel, Shanena and Jamar; and seven grandchildren, Joel III, Dominic, Chance, Cristian, Kayden, Justice, Kaleb, and Zion, who are her heart’s delight. |
Agenda
- 3 PM - Budget Forum via Zoom to review the synod’s spending plan for 2023-2024. This is an optional meeting. (Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89941574701)
Find all the documents you need for the Budget Forum on the "For Voting Members" page.
- 1 - 9 PM - First-Call Theological Education (Boca IV)
- 1 - 5 PM - Synod Council Meeting (Hibiscus)
- 8 AM - Registration Opens
- 9 - 11:30 AM - FCTE (Boca IV)
- 10 - 10:30 AM - Worship Rehearsal & Sound Check
- 11 AM - Connection Café Opens (Caribbean III)
- 11 - 11:30 AM - New Member Orientation (Hibiscus)
- Chapel (Boca III)
- Harbor House Service Project (Boca I)
- Nominations/Elections (Caribbean III B)
- Parish Nurses (Boca II)
- Reference & Counsel (Governor's Boardroom)
- Sacristy (Caribbean III B)
Plenary Meeting #1 | (1 - 6 PM)
CARIBBEAN IV-VII
- 1 PM - Opening of Plenary
- Order for Opening of Assembly
- Welcome
- Acknowledgement of Special Guests: Lori Fedyk, Bishop Pat Davenport
- Election of Secretary pro tem
- Credentials Report (Walt Lichtenberger)
- Adoption of Rules
- Adoption of Agenda
- Adoption of Proposed Amendments to Synod Constitution (S9.04, S9.08, and S10.07.02)
- Explanation of Ecclesiastical Process (Lori Fedyk)
- Ecclesiastical Ballot #1
- Nominations Report (Tracy Moffatt) - (Floor nominations due at 3:30 pm)
- Reference & Counsel Report
- Florida VOAD Presentation
- Report on Ballot #1 for Bishop (Lori Fedyk) - (Nominees may withdraw names by 4 pm)
- ELCA Churchwide Org Report (Lori Fedyk)
- Report of the VP (Michele Hilton)
- Break to prepare for Opening Eucharist
- 4 - 5:30 PM - Opening Eucharist
- (Floor Nominations posted.)
- Vote on Bishop's Ballot #2 (Lori Fedyk)
- Announcements (Trixie Richter)
- Adjournment of Plenary #1
- Dinner on your own.
Plenary Meeting #2 | (8 - 8:30 PM)
CARIBBEAN IV-VII
- 8 PM - Opening of Plenary
- Prayer - Chaplain
- Credentials Report
- Vote on General Election Ballot #1 (Tracy Moffatt)
- Report on Ballot #2 for Bishop (Lori Fedyk)
- (7 Bishop's Bio Forms due by 9 PM)
- Announcements
- Prayer by the Chaplain (Rev. Nicole Martin)
- Adjournment of Plenary #2
- 8:30 AM
- Registration Opens
- Information Desk Opens
- Connection Café Opens
Plenary Meeting #3 | (9 AM - 12 PM)
CARIBBEAN IV-VII
- 9 AM - Opening of Plenary
- Prayer by the Chaplain (Rev. Nicole Martin)
- Credentials Report
- Report on General Ballot #1 (Tracy Moffatt)
- Vote on General Ballot #2 (Tracy Moffatt)
- Vote on Bishop's Ballot #3 (Lori Fedyk)
- Keynote Address #1 by Bishop Pat Davenport
- Break
- Report on General Ballot #2 (Tracy Moffatt)
- Vote on General Ballot #3 (Tracy)
- Congregation Anniversaries (Michele Hilton)
- Report on Bishop's Ballot #3 (Lori Fedyk)
- Speeches of the 5 Nominees
- Vote on Bishops Ballot #4 (Lori Fedyk)
- Report on General Ballot #3
- Nominations for At-Large, if needed. Bio forms due by 1:00 PM
- Vision to Action Report (Rev. Katie Carroll)
- Recognition of Ordination Anniversaries (Bishop Suarez)
- Announcements - At-large bios due at 1:00 PM
- Adjournment of Plenary #3
- 12 - 2 PM - Lunch on your own
Plenary Meeting #4 | (2 - 6 PM)
CARIBBEAN IV-VII
- 2 PM - Opening of Plenary
- Prayer and Hymn
- Credentials Report
- Vote on General Ballot #4 (Tracy Moffatt)
- Reference and Counsel Report
- Report on Bishops Ballot #4 (Lori Fedyk)
- Forum Instructions
- Recess Plenary Session #4
- Rotating Forums (Boca Rooms)
- Plenary #4 Back to Order
- Vote on Bishop's Ballot #5 (Lori Fedyk)
- Report on General Ballot #4 (Tracy Moffatt)
- Vote on General Ballot #5 (Tracy Moffatt)
- Keynote Address #2 by Bishop Pat Davenport
- Report on Ballot #5 for Bishop (Lori Fedyk)
- Report on General Ballot #5 (Tracy Moffatt)
- Vote on General Ballot #6 (Tracy Moffatt)
- Announcements
- Prayer by the Chaplain (Rev. Nicole Martin)
- Adjournment of Plenary #4
- Dinner on your own
- 6:30 PM - Rehearsal for Saturday Eucharist
Plenary Meeting #5 | (8:30 AM - 12 PM)
CARIBBEAN IV-VII
End of 2023 Florida-Bahamas Synod Assembly - AMEN! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
CARIBBEAN IV-VII
- 8:30 AM - Opening of Plenary
- Prayer by the Chaplain (Rev. Nicole Martin)
- Credentials Report
- Report on General Ballot #6 (Tracy Moffatt)
- Vote on General Ballot #7 (Tracy Moffatt)
- Vote on Bishops Ballot #6 (Lori Fedyk)
- Treasurer's Report
- Vote on Budget Resolution
- Recognition of Youth Voting Members
- Report on Service Project
- Report on Bishops Ballot #6 (Lori Fedyk)
- Report on General Ballot #7 (Tracy Moffatt)
- Report of the Bishop
- 10 AM - Adjournment of Plenary 5
- 10:15 AM - Closing Eucharist with installations and closing of assembly
End of 2023 Florida-Bahamas Synod Assembly - AMEN! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
