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Take advantage of the early rate by registering prior to April 5, 2024.
ELIGIBLE VOTING MEMBERS:
- Rostered ministers under call in the Southwestern Minnesota Synod.
- Lay members elected by congregations of this synod.
- Lay members of the Synod Council not elected as voting members by their congregation.
- Lay conference chairpersons not elected as voting members by their congregation.
- Retired rostered ministers serving a congregation of this synod during the Assembly.
- Retired and/or rostered ministers on the roster of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod.
- Persons serving in a Synod Authorized Ministry Site (more than half-time) of this synod during the Assembly.
*Numbers represent baptized membership reported to ELCA.
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CONGREGATION SIZE
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VOTING MEMBER #
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GENDER (as near as possible).
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0 - 174
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1 or 2
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any
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175 - 500
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2
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1 male, 1 female
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501 - 1000
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3
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1 male, 1 female; 1 any
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1001 - 1500
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4
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2 male, 2 female
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1501 - 2000
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5
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2 male, 2 female; 1 any
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2001 - 2500
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6
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3 male, 3 female
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2501 – 3000
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7
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3 male, 3 female, 1 any
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3001 - 3500
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8
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4 male, 4 female
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Upon registering, voting members will have the option to choose between attending the Assembly onsite (at Gustavus), or online (Zoom). Whether you attend online or onsite, each voting member will need:
- their own personal email address that is read regularly, and
- a tablet/laptop/IPad or smartphone for voting purposes.
Voting members will first register for the Assembly itself. Then, in April, all those registered will be sent a link to register in Zoom. Every voting member will need to register in both places. For all voting members, Zoom Polling will be used for voting purposes. For voting members attending online, this will also be the platform in which you will attend the Assembly.
Assembly registration fees are processed by Vanco, a certified level 1 OCI 3.2 service provider. Congregations may pay for registrations using a debit/credit card or electronic check.
CONGREGATION OFFICE STAFF:
In many congregations it is the responsibility of the congregation office staff to register the elected voting members of the Synod Assembly. To better prepare you, here is a list of the information needed:
- Full name: first and last.
- Home address:.
- Email address. (each voting member must have their own email that is checked regularly).
- Phone number.
- Are they attending online or onsite?
- ALL voting members will need either a smartphone/tablet/IPad or laptop for voting purposes.
- Housing selection. (If staying on campus).
- If a double room is selected, they must list their roommate’s name, or they will be assigned one.
- EACH person must pay the double room rate.
- Are they attending the Friday evening event?
- *You will need a credit/debit card or banking information to complete the registration.
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EARLY RATE: (Prior to 4/5/2024)
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REGULAR RATE: (After 4/5/2024)
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Voting Member $155
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Voting Member $195
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Retired/OLFC - not serving $135
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Retired/OLFC – not serving $160
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Visitor $135
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Visitor $160
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REGISTRATION:
ONSITE: Friday registration will open at 4 pm and close at 9 pm. Registration will reopen Saturday morning at 7:30 am and close promptly at 10:15 am. Voting members planning to arrive Saturday morning to attend worship must register onsite PRIOR to attending opening worship at 9 am. or they will be unable to vote in the first plenary session. Upon registration, voting members will be asked to confirm their Zoom registration. ALL VOTING MEMBERS will need to log into Zoom at the start of the first and second (if you log out) plenary session in order to vote in the Assembly.
ONLINE: Registration will open at 9:00 am Saturday morning and will close promptly at 10:30 am. You will have the opportunity to log in again prior to the second plenary session.
OPTIONAL CAMPUS HOUSING:
Campus housing may be reserved for Friday night, which also includes Saturday breakfast. It is important to keep in mind that this is dorm-style living. Those staying on campus will sleep in a dorm room, on a twin bed, and share a bathroom with others.
While a pillow, blanket, and sheet are provided, it is strongly recommended that you bring your own pillow and sleeping bag, along with your toiletries.
- Single Room (twin bed) NO A/C. $35
- Single Room (twin bed) with A/C. $60
- Double Room (two twin beds) NO A/C. $25
- Double Room (two twin beds) with A/C. $45
HOUSING NOTES:
- Only twin-size beds are available.
- Roommate preferences must be indicated in the online registration form.
- Your roommate’s online registration must include the same request.
- BOTH need to mark a double room, and EACH must pay the double room rate.
- It is STRONGLY SUGGESTED that voting members staying on campus bring a pillow and sleeping bag. Additionally, bring a bathrobe, towel and shower shoes.
HOTELS IN ST PETER:
- AmericInn by Wyndham, St Peter (507) 931-6554.
- Best Western Plus, St Peter (507) 519-1234.
- Konsbruck Hotel (507) 381-1089.
REFUNDS:
Cancelations prior to May 23 will receive a full refund. Cancelations after May 23, for any reason, including non-attendance, will receive no refund.
Detailed Assembly information will be provided closer to the Assembly.
