Synod Journey Updates
Dear Synod Journey Leaders,
 
Just a friendly reminder that if you have not yet re-registered your group for the Synod Journey, registration closes at the end of the day, this Thursday, March 10! See below for instructions and links.

If you missed the Synod Journey Information Webinar, you can watch it at www.nemnsynod.org/SJAdults.

For groups who have cancelled, we are still waiting on the refunds from the ELCA. As soon as those have been put back into our bank account we will issue you your refund.

Please let me know if you have any questions! You can contact me at Catherine.Anderson@nemnsynod.org or by cell phone at 218-310-8528.

Together in Christ,
Catherine Anderson and the Synod Journey Planning Team
NEXT STEPS
MY GROUP WILL ATTEND THE SYNOD JOURNEY:
(With the same group, some cancellations, and/or additions)

We ask that groups complete a new registration form. The good news - there aren't nearly as many questions as in the original registration! Before registering, I encourage you to read through the registration information at www.nemnsynod.org/SJRegistration.

Step One: Group Registration Form
The Primary Leader from your congregation should fill out the new Group Registration Form by Thursday, March 10. You do not need to indicate which youth/adults are cancelling or being added...just list who will be attending, and complete housing requests for your new group! Even if it is the same exact group as before, please fill out the new form. I have also had questions on if there is space for new additions - YES! No need to put anyone on a waiting list.

Step Two: Payment
The non-refundable deposit due with this new registration is $150 per person. We will apply the deposit you have already paid to your new registration. Any additional funds we have received will be applied to your final payment. If you are adding more participants than your current deposit covers we will send an invoice with the amount due. If you have cancellations before the final payment, you will only be responsible for the $150.

Step Three: Covenants
I have updated the Adult Leader and Participant Covenants to remove language regarding the ELCA Youth Gathering. If you have the same exact group of youth and adult leaders moving forward, you do not need to fill out a new covenant. But if you have additions, we do need you to discuss the covenant and have all participants sign it. Regardless, please make sure you cover our COVID-19 protocols (listed in the "Event Details" document) with participants before they register again so everyone knows what to expect and are in agreement to comply. Once you register, your payment again becomes non-refundable!
MY GROUP HAS DECIDED TO CANCEL:

If your entire group wishes to cancel, please email Catherine at Catherine.Anderson@nemnsynod.org. You will receive a refund of your deposit paid as soon as we receive the refund payments from the ELCA.
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