- 1 - 9 PM - First-Call Theological Education (Cypress 5)
- 1 - 5 PM - Sacristy (Palms G) / Chapel (Palms E) open for setup
- 1 - 5 PM - Synod Council Meeting (Cypress 2)
- 2 - 8 PM - Connection Cafe available for setup (Magnolia A-B)
- 8 AM - Registration Opens
- 9 AM - Music Rehearsal & Sound Check (Palms Ballroom)
- 9 - 11:30 AM - First-Call Theological Education-FCTE (Cypress 5)
- 10 - 10:30 AM - Worship Rehearsal & Sound Check
- 10 AM - 5 PM - Service Project Collection
- 11 AM - Connection Café Opens (Magnolia Ball Room)
- 11 AM - Procession/Lectors Rehearsal (Palms Ballroom)
- 11 AM - Chapel Opens (Palms E)
- 11 - 11:30 AM - New Member Orientation (Cypress 1)
- 11:30 AM - Communion Assistants Rehearsal
1 - 6 PM - Plenary Meeting #1
- Opening Eucharist
- Opening of Assembly
- Welcome
- Credentials Report
- Nominations Report / Practice Vote
- Keynote Address
- ELCA Churchwide Report
- Bishop's Report
- Vote on General Election Ballot #1
- Announcements & Adjournment
- 5:30 - 7 PM - Hotel's Reception
- 7 PM - Bishop’s Reception to honor the Candidates for Ministry and Newly Ordained Ministers. Open to everyone.
- 8 - 10 PM - Youth voting members gather in hospitality space for snacks/discussion/games
- 8:30 AM - Registration Opens | Information Desk Opens | Connection Café Opens
- 8:30 AM - Rehearsal for Closing Eucharist
9 AM - NOON - Plenary Meeting #2
- Opening Prayer
- Credentials Report
- Vote on General Ballot #2
- Keynote Presentation
- Vote on General Ballot #3
- VP Report
- Recognition of Ordination Anniversaries
- Announcements
- Adjournment
- 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Lunch Break on your own (hotel or nearby restaurants)
- 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Youth voting members gather for lunch
1:30 - 2:30 PM - Workshops Session A
1:30 - 3:30 PM - Service Project at Hope Partnership (2420 Old Vineland Rd)
3 - 4 PM - Workshops Session B
4:15 - 6 PM - Plenary Meeting #3
- Opening of Plenary
- Credentials Report
- Vote on General Ballot #4
- Keynote Presentation
- Reference and Counsel Report
- Vote on General Ballot #5
- Vote on General Ballot #6
- Announcements
- Adjournment
- 5:30 - 7 PM - Hotel's Reception
- 6 PM - Rehearsal and Set up for Evening Prayer (Just Love Team)
- 7:30 PM - Evening Prayer - Just Love Team (Palms Ballroom)
- 8 - 10 PM - Youth voting gather by pool for snacks/swim/games
8:30 AM - 12 PM - Plenary Meeting #4
End of 2025 Florida-Bahamas Synod Assembly
AMEN! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
12:00 PM - Synod Council Meeting Post-Assembly (Cypress 2)
- Opening of Plenary
- Credentials Report
- Vote on General Ballot #7
- Treasurer's Report
- Vote on Budget Resolution
- Recognition of Youth Voting Members
- Report on Service Project
- Congregation Anniversaries
- Adjournment
- 10:30 AM - Closing Eucharist with installations and closing of Assembly
End of 2025 Florida-Bahamas Synod Assembly
AMEN! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
12:00 PM - Synod Council Meeting Post-Assembly (Cypress 2)
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