February 8-March 17 – Discernment Process
Discernment Team will hold meetings around the Synod to have conversations and discernment about the Synod profile and how to identify persons who might possessthe gifts that came out of the conversations and the profile.
March 1 – Pre-identification Process Opens
A form will be made available by which individuals may submit the name of a rostered minister for consideration; individuals may also submit their own name.
March 22 – Pre-identification Process Closes
At midnight on March 22, submissions will be closed.
March 31 – Pre-identified Person Information Due
Those whose names have been submitted will be contacted to determine if they are willing to discern a call to bishop. If so, they’ll be asked to provide biographical details and a photograph, as well as information necessary for a background check.
April 2 – Pre-identified Persons Information Available on Synod Website
Biographical information and a photograph of each pre-identified person choosing to move forward will be posted on the synod website for review.
May 2 – Pre-identified Persons Information Removed from Synod Website
Information will be removed from the website the day prior to Synod Assembly.
May 3-4 – Synod Assembly
The Committee on Bishop Elections shall oversee the process of an ecclesiastical ballot as specified in the Constitution. No pre-identified persons shall be on the ballot at the start of the Assembly. Any names to be placed in nomination shall be written on the first ballot at assembly.
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