SYNOD ASSEMBLY 2022
"When Did We See You"
Friday, October 21, 2022 - Saturday, October 22, 2022
Thursday, October 20, 2022 - Matthew 25 Pre-Assembly Event
The Synod Assembly is our biennial Synod-wide fellowship gathering for celebration, business, and visioning.
What is the Synod Assembly?
The Synod Assembly is the full governing body of the Synod, comprising representatives from each presbytery (2 ruling elders, 2 teaching elders/ministers, and 1 YAAD), corresponding members, and observers. The Assembly convenes every two years to worship, meet, and conduct the business of the Synod.
In addition to the Assembly itself, the Synod hosts a Pre-Assembly event. This gathering allows for further fellowship among the Synod community and an opportunity to delve into a subject more deeply together.
All documents for Synod Assembly are placed in One Hub and are open to anyone who is interested in reviewing them. In order to access the files, you do not need an invitation or a special code. Simply click on the link below and you will see several folders related to various aspects of Assembly.
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FAQs
WILL THE SYNOD ASSEMBLY BE IN PERSON OR ONLINE?
The Synod Assembly will take place in person only in Albany, New York. The Synod will pay for elected Commissioners and YAADs to attend. Corresponding Members (Mid Council Leaders) are asked to attend, and Observers are welcome to attend both at their own expense.
HOW MANY COMMISSIONERS CAN EACH PRESBYTERY ELECT?
Each presbytery can elect two (2) ruling elders, two (2) teaching elders, and one (1) young adult advisory delegate (YAAD) between the ages of 17 and 23. It would also be wise to elect one or two alternates in case someone cannot attend at the last minute.
WHO SHOULD BE ELECTED?
Diversity - To remain faithful to the core values of the New Way Forward, presbyteries are encouraged to elect people who represent age, gender, racial/ethnic, and other diversities within your bounds. According to the Synod’s standing rules, presbyteries are encouraged to elect at least one commissioner who will be age thirty-five or younger on the date the Synod Assembly convenes.
HOW LONG IS A COMMISSIONER'S TERM?
A commissioner will serve from the opening of the 2022 Synod Assembly (October 20, 2022) until the opening of the next assembly in October 2024. Normally, this means that commissioners will only attend the stated assembly meeting in 2022. However, if it is necessary to call a special assembly meeting before October 2024, the commissioners elected for 2022 will serve at that meeting.
CAN 2022 SYNOD ASSEMBLY COMMISSIONERS BE RE-ELECTED?
Yes. Commissioners are allowed to serve a total of six (6) consecutive years or three two-year terms.
(Please check back in the future for more information and updates)