Congregation Constitution 101
Saturday
February 28
9:00am to 12:00pm
In Person & Zoom
2354 Grove Road, Allentown, PA 18109
Cost: Free
This event is for laity and rostered ministers.
Congregational Constitution 101 is a practical workshop designed to support congregational leaders in understanding and caring for one of the most important guiding documents in the life of the church. A congregation’s constitution shapes how ministry is organized, decisions are made, and records are preserved, helping ensure faithfulness, clarity, and continuity across generations.
Click here to download the flyer and share it within your congregation.
Organized by the NEPA Synod Governance Committee, this workshop will explore:
Why a constitution matters and how it functions in congregation life
Presenter: Pastor Carl Shankweiler
What belongs in the constitution (what’s required, what’s optional, and what’s not)
Presenter: Pastor Kenneth Melber Jr.
The recent changes to the ELCA Model Constitution following the Churchwide Assembly
Presenter: Pastor Kenneth Melber Jr.
Practical steps for updating your congregation’s constitution
Presenter: Pastor Mike Bennethum
Record keeping in congregations: what to record and how long to keep it
Presenters: Pastor Tony Pagotto and Dr. Donald Boyer
Maintaining an archives in the congregation and preparing materials for the Archives Center
Presenter: Pastor Carl Shankweiler
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The workshop will be accessible both in person and via Zoom. Additionally, it will be recorded for later viewing.
Location
The Lutheran Center
2354 Grove Road
Allentown, PA 18109
Questions?
Contact Governance Committee chairperson, Pastor Carl Shankweiler
