Mission Convocation
August 7 & 8, 2020
Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
–Ephesians 3:20-21 nrsv
Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
–Ephesians 3:20-21 nrsv
Registration will close on Monday, August 3 at 5 p.m. ET.
Mailed registration form is available for download here.
Lutheran Week 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NALC will be hosting our first ever Virtual Mission Convocation. Join us virtually to hear from Bishop Dan Selbo on the 2020 Vision, participate in elections and voting, and hear updates from across the NALC.
Friday, August 7, 6-9 p.m. ET
Saturday, August 8, 2-6 p.m. ET
Cost: $25 (voting delegates), $0 (visitors)
It is easier than ever to attend the NALC Mission Convocation. With no need to travel, and minimal registration costs, we encourage all pastors and delegates to attend. Invite members of your congregation to join in as well! We’re hoping to have more participants than ever before.
Leading up to the Mission Convocation, NALC leaders will be hosting virtual discussion forums. These forums are an opportunity for you to have your questions answered in advance. Join us for the following discussions:
- Agenda & Rules of Procedure
Materials: To be released
Forum: July 27, 7 p.m. ET
To join, click here. To join by phone, call +1 (646) 749-3129 (U.S.) or +1 (647) 497-9391 (CA). If asked, the access code is 566-908-709. - Treasurer’s Report & Proposed Budget
Materials: To be released
Forum: July 29, 7 p.m. ET
To join, click here. To join by phone, call +1 (312) 757-3119 (U.S.) or +1 (647) 497-9373 (CA). If asked, the access code is 309-124-045. - Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Materials: Proposed Constitutional Amendments & Explanation
Forum: July 30, 7 p.m. ET
To join, click here. To join by phone, call +1 (571) 317-3129 (U.S.) or +1 (647) 497-9391 (CA). If asked, the access code is 132-349-469.
Recordings of each of these discussions will be available here on this website, as well.
Latest news
Read more about our latest news posts and be informed.
June 22, 2020
In order to answer any questions you may have prior to the Mission Convocation, NALC leaders are hosting the following discussion forums. Join us on any of the following dates over Gotomeeting.
June 22, 2020
The 2020 Nominating Committee presents the candidates named below for positions to be elected at the August Mission Convocation. We believe that all the individuals named are qualified and would do well in their service if elected.
May 8, 2020
The NALC Executive Council met online on April 28-29 and voted to propose to the 2020 Convocation amendments to the NALC Constitution in three areas: 1) move from an annual to a biennial convocation; 2) name regional subdivisions of the NALC as Mission Districts; and 3) clarify the process by which the Executive Council apportions more lay delegates to the convocation so there is approximately an equal number of lay and clergy delegates.
Lutheran Week Planning Team
- The Rev. Will Hartfelder, Chair
- The Rev. Andrew Ames Fuller
- Rebecka Andrae
- Maddie Benson
- Jenny Brockman
- The Rev. Mark Chavez
- The Rev. Tony Ede
- Jacqui El Torro
- Anne Gleason
- Dawn Hahm
- The Rev. Carl Johnson
- Stephen Krepp
- Laurie Pecuch
- Becky Seifert
- The Rev. Dr. Nathan Yoder