Oregon Synod Documents
constitution and bylawsDownload PDF
benefits and guidelines
This synod document includes guidelines for salary of ordained staff and pulpit supply rates
PDF benefits and guideline

looking to fill the pulpit
while your pastor is away?

pulpit supply list
Download PDF
2008 Rostered Leader
Reports to the Bishop
This electronic report form is designed to assist rostered leaders in submitting their annual reports to the synod bishop. This form can be found online at www.elca.org/
secretary/reports/ldrForm.html


Filling Out ELCA Forms Online

Formatta Filler 6.0 is required to open and view ELCA forms that can be filed online. Formatta Filler allows you to complete, save, print, and/or e-mail forms on your pc (but not Mac), avoiding the hassle of filling in the forms by hand.Click here to download Formatta Filler.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2008, the standard mileage rates
for the use of a car (including vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:

  • 50.5 cents per mile for business miles driven;
  • 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations

Administrative Resources

 

Annual Meeting Letter
from Bishop Dave
Bishop Dave Brauer-Rieke's letter addressing your congregations for your annual meeting report.
download PDF letter.

Forms and Documents

Congregational Report A, B and C (password login required)
Contact Deborah Myers 800.638.3522 ext. 2810 or
The Rev. Paul Schreck 800.638.3522 ext. 2804 with questions on how to submit these reports electronically.


Resources for Calling a Pastor

Congregational
Mission Profile

An early step in calling a rostered leader is completing a Congregational Mission Profile, a document that describes your congregation's history, ministry, membership, community, and leadership needs. The form has a new look and is more explicitly focused on mission.
Oregon Synod Call Process