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The Upstate New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in East Syracuse, NY, is led by Bishop John Stanley Macholz

UPSTATE NEW YORK SYNOD

THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU HERE.

 
 
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Click image above for resources on being church together in these days, including a livestreaming kit.

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highlighted posts:

NEW! February 18, 2022: CORRECTED - 2022 Mission Support Commitment Form for Congregations

NEW! January 3, 2022: 2022 Congregational Remittance Form - fillable

(Open, complete and print - Don’t forget to make a copy for your file. This document can also be found under congregational resources, HERE.)

December 19, 2021: Virtual Meetings for Congregations

September 30, 2021: 2022 Minimum Compensation Document for Rostered Leaders is located HERE and can be found on the synod’s Resource page under resources “for Rostered Ministers”.

April 15, 2021: “Resources for Congregations”

ELCA Congregational Audit Guide

Certification of Audit Information Letter

Certification of 2021 Audit

March 21, 2021: Racial Justice and Anti-Racism (ELCA Statement on Anti-Asian Racism)

March 2021: LGBTQIA+ Conversation Starters


 
 
 
 
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This is Christ’s Church.

The Upstate New York Synod (ELCA) is an engaged, active body of people who put faith in God into action in many ways, all over Upstate New York and through partners in ministry around the world. Regardless of age, race, or status in life, members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America welcome you to join this community of faith. If you’re unfamiliar with our church, some of what you learn may surprise you.

 
 
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There is a place for you here. We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person — questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world.