Report of the Resolutions Committee

The Resolutions Committee offers two resolutions for the consideration of the Synod Assembly.

Resolution on Synod Office Support Staffing

Whereas, The work for the West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod continues during times that the Synodical Bishop is called away to the work for the larger Church; and

Whereas, The time of the bishop is valuable and best exercised doing that work for which he is most gifted; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Synod Assembly of the West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod encourages the Synod Council of the West Virginia – Western Maryland Synod to continue to explore ways to add limited support staff to assist the bishop and the Synod in the day-to-day management of the Synod’s work.

Resolution on Commendations for Ministry during COVID Pandemic

Whereas, The past two years have been difficult for many businesses, agencies, institutions, and congregations to maintain active and effective programming, especially during times of leadership vacancies; and

Whereas, The agencies, institutions, organizations, and congregations of the West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod have responded to the difficulties and challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic and social turmoil with creativity and faithfulness; and

Whereas, The work of the Church has continued during this period in new and dynamic ways; and

Whereas, The ministries of the West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod have continued to serve faithfully and to impact their members, communities, stakeholders, and constituencies; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Synod Assembly of the West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod commends its congregations, agencies, organizations, and institutions for the faithful service they have maintained over the past two years; and

Resolved, That the Synod Assembly especially commends the West Virginia University Lutheran Campus Ministry for their work to maintain ministry and leadership in that setting during the pandemic; and

Resolved, That the West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod in Assembly commends the continued work of the Director or Evangelical Mission to address the various needs of our congregations; and

Resolved, That the Secretary of the West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod be instructed to communicate the sense of this resolution to the relevant agencies, institutions, organizations, and congregations.

Submitted,
The Rev. Timothy Spence, Chair