SA22.06.09: On Commendations for Ministry during the COVID Pandemic

Resolution on Commendations for Ministry during the 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.