Documents to be printed

Strongly suggested that you print or download

Reference Documents

Standing Rules of the Twenty-eighth General Synod
Report of the Chief Financial Officer
Proposal for Unified Governance

Elections

Report of the General Synod Nominating Committee; to be forwarded upon completion
For Election to the General Synod Nominating Committee
For Election as Associate General Minister
For Election as Executive Minister-Local Church Ministries
For Election as Executive Minister-Wider Church Ministries

Proposed Resolutions and Other Formal Motions

On Actions of Hostility Against Islam
U.S. Ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
A Resolution to Form a Theological Commission
A Covenant for Church Youth Ministries
The Right of LBGT Parents to Adopt and Raise Children
Putting Our Money Where Our Values Are
Affirming Health Care Coverage For Clergy Families
Resolution for Mindful and Faithful Eating
In Support of Effective and Constructive Peacemaking Between Palestinians and Israelis Through Positive Investment in Palestine
In Support of the Release of Puerto Rican Political Prisoners
Supporting International Human Rights Related to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
A Call for a Reflection and Advocacy on Behalf of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Common Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Baptism (Summary Paper Only)

Proposed Changes to the Constitution

Proposed Changes to the Constitution Pertaining to Governance

Proposed Changes to the Bylaws

Proposed Changes to the Bylaws Pertaining to Governance
Proposed Changes to the Bylaws Pertaining to the Frequency of General Synod

Important to Read, Optional to Print

Reports to the General Synod Including Report of the Executive Council
Report of the Twenty-eighth General Synod Nominating Committee
General Synod Handbook
Program, Agenda and Worship Materials (All registered attendees will receive a hard copy at Synod)