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Schedule
1999 Churchwide Assembly
Assembly Theme: "Making
Christ Known: Hope for a New Century"
The preliminary schedule listed below was accurate as of
July 23, 1999, but is subject to change. All plenary sessions will be held in Hall A of
the Denver Convention Complex: Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, and are
scheduled on Mountain Savings Time.
All worship services will be held in the Ballroom of
the Convention Complex, with the exception of Prayer at the Close of the Day on Thursday
(which will be held in each hotel at locations to be announced), and Morning Prayer, which
will immediately precede each day's business.
Sunday, August 15
Pre-Assembly House Building with Habitat for Humanity
11:00
A.M. |
Church Council
Executive Committee meeting |
1:00
P.M. |
Church Council
Meeting |
3:00
P.M. |
Conference of Bishops
and Church Council combined meeting |
| 4:15 P.M. |
Conference
of Bishops meeting |
| 6:00
P.M. |
Joint
Banquet: Church Council, Conference of Bishops, and Cabinet of Executives |
Monday, August 16
Tuesday, August 17
Wednesday, August 18
5:30 A.M. |
Board of Pensions (BOP) Run, Walk 'n' Roll |
| 6:45 A.M. |
Missionary Sponsorship Breakfast |
| 7:00 A.M. |
Breakfast
Conversations |
| 8:00 A.M. |
Nominations Desk open until 2:25
P.M. |
| 8:00 A.M. |
Registration Desk open until 6:30
P.M. 8:30 A.M. Deadlines:
Submission to the Secretary of amendments to the social statement on economic life, and to
remove proposed constitutional amendments from en bloc. |
| 8:30 - 12:00 P.M. |
Plenary Session Four
Morning Prayer
Bible Study I
Initiatives: Safe Haven for Children
General Discussion:* Full Communion with The Episcopal Church
Report on Disabilities and Deaf Ministries
Greetings: Lutheran Services in America
Report of the Memorials Committee
Report on the 2000 Congregations Project
Hymn and Prayer |
12:00
Noon |
Unit Lunches 2:25 P.M. Deadline: Submission to the
Secretary of nominations, and for submission of amendments to the proposal of full
communion with the Episcopal Church. |
| 2:30-6:00 P.M. |
Plenary
Session Five
Report of the Secretary
General Discussion:* Full Communion with the Moravian Church
Greeting: Women of the ELCA
Report on Women and Children Living in Poverty
Initiatives: Call to Discipleship
Presentation: Hunger Bowl Design Winners |
| 4:45 P.M. |
College Corporation Meetings:
 | Dana College |
| Luther College |
| St. Olaf College |
| Wartburg College |
Committee of Reference and Counsel
Hymn and Prayer |
| 6:00 P.M. |
Reception |
| 7:30 P.M. |
Worship: Holy Communion |
| 8:30 P.M. |
Receptions:
| College and University |
| Division for Higher Education and Schools |
| Commission for Women and Commission for Multicultural
Ministries Reception for Persons of Color |
| Lutheran Laity Movement |
| Women of the ELCA |
| Mission Partners and Founders |
|
| 9:00 P.M. |
Assembly Choir Rehearsal until
9:30 P.M. |
Thursday, August 19
| 5:30 A.M. |
Board
of Pensions (BOP) Run, Walk 'n' Roll |
| 7:00 A.M. |
Breakfast Conversations |
| 8:00 A.M. |
Registration Desk open until 12:30 P.M. |
| 8:30 - 12:00 P.M. |
Plenary Session Six
Morning Prayer
Bible Study II
Full Communion Discussions
| The Moravian Church |
| The Episcopal Church |
Report of the Committee of Reference and Council
Report of the Memorials committee
Hymn and Prayer |
| 12:00 Noon. |
Lunch on your own |
| 12:15 P.M. |
Worship: Holy Communion |
| 12:30 P.M. |
LWF Endowment Fund Luncheon |
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12:30 P.M. Deadline:
Submission to the Secretary of proposed bylaw amendments 1:00 P.M. Deadline: Submission to the Secretary of
resolutions not germane to the matters before the assembly, or on the assembly agenda.
Afternoon and evening: no business sessions
Habitat for Humanity project work (optional)
Denver tours (optional) |
| 9:30 P.M. |
Worship: Compline (in hotels) |
Friday, August 20
| 5:30 A.M. |
Board
of Pensions (BOP) Run, Walk 'n' Roll |
| 7:00 A.M. |
Breakfast Conversations
Mission Investment Fund Breakfast |
| 7:30 A.M. |
Assembly Choir Rehearsal until 8:15 A.M. |
| 8:00 A.M. |
Registration Desk open until 5:30 P.M. |
| 8:30 A.M. - 12:00
P.M. |
Plenary Session Seven
Morning Prayer
Bible Study III
General Discussion* and Floor Debate: Statement on Economic Life
Greeting: World Council of Churches
Election: Editor of The Lutheran
Introduction of former Presiding Bishops
Report: Conversations Related to Gay and Lesbian Persons
Greeting: National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.
First Common Ballot Distributed
Report of the Memorials Committee
Hymn and Prayer |
| 12:00 Noon. |
Lunch - Box Lunches
Church Council and Conference of Bishops combined meeting |
| 1:00 P.M. |
Worship: Holy Communion |
| 2:00 - 5:00 P.M. |
Plenary Session Eight 2:00 P.M. Deadline: Submission to the
Secretary of budget amendments and of the first common ballot
Floor Debate: Statement on Economic Life
Greeting: The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Greeting: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Constitutional Amendments:
| Regular |
| Related to Full Communion |
Greetings: Reformed Church in America; United Church of
Christ; Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Presentation: Proposed Social Statement on Health Care
Report on the Joint
Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
Report of the Committee of Reference and Council
Report of the Memorials Committee
Report of the Youth Convocation
Procession to Festival Plaza |
| 5:15 P.M. |
ELCA Churchwide
Assembly Festival (Festival Plaza is open through Saturday) |
| 8:30 P.M. |
Worship: Service of the Word |
Saturday, August 21
| 5:30 A.M. |
Board
of Pensions (BOP) Run, Walk 'n' Roll |
| 7:00 A.M. |
Breakfast
Festival Plaza open until 6:00 P.M. |
| 8:00 A.M. |
Registration Desk open until 6:00 P.M. |
| 8:30 A.M. - 12:00
P.M. |
Plenary Session Nine
Morning Prayer
Bible Study IV
Greeting: Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Report of the Committee of Reference and Council
Report on the Urban Strategy
Report of the Memorials Committee
Report of the Elections CommitteeSecond
Common Ballot distributed
Presentation of Stained Glass Window
Greeting: Lutheran World Federation
Celebration and Recommitment: ELCA World Hunger Appeal Program (25th Anniversary)
Greeting: Lutheran World Relief
Hymn and Prayer |
| 12:00 Noon |
Lunch |
| 1:00 P.M. |
Assembly Choir Rehearsal until 1:45 P.M. |
| 2:00 - 5:00 P.M. |
Plenary Session Ten
Discussion: World Hunger Resolution
Committee of Reference and Council
Report on Ministry in Daily Life
Floor Debate: Social Statement on Economic Life
Introduction: Rural Networking and Resources Director
Greeting: Lutheran Men in Mission
Final Report on the Study of Ministry
Introduction: Fund for Leaders in Mission Director
Report of the Young Adult Convocation
Floor Debate: Budget
Report of the Young Adult Convocation
Reports: (if necessary)
| Elections Committee |
| Committee of Reference and Council |
| Memorials Committee |
Hymn and Prayer |
| 5:30 P.M. |
Dinner on your own |
| 6:00 P.M. |
6:00 P.M. Deadline: Submission
to the Secretary of the second common ballot Festival Plaza closes |
| 7:30 P.M. |
Worship: Holy Communion with Healing |
| 9:15 P.M. |
Assembly Choir Rehearsal until 9:45 P.M. |
Sunday, August 22
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