Constitution and Bylaws
Download PDF benefits and guidelines
Standard Mileage Rates
Beginning January 1, 2009, the standard mileage rates
for the use of a car (including vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:
- 55 cents per mile for business miles driven;
- 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations
- ELCA Suggested Guidelines
for Treasurers - A wealth of information for congregational treasurers and bookkeepers. Topics include: responsibilties of the treasurer, setting financial goals, housing allowance, preparing payroll taxes, and much more.
- Records Management
for Congregations
Other ELCA ResourcesFor your convenience, clicking on an offsite link below will open one new browser window.- Oregon Synod Rate
Class Assignment - ELCA Board of Pensions
- Demographic Data for
your Zip Code - Congregation Trend Report
- ELCA Ministry
Planning Resources
Download PDF Pulpit Supply List
Connecting the CongregationsThe Oregon Synod Council and Office would like an updated list of each congregation's council officers.
Please complete the online form>
Annual Meeting Letter
from Bishop DaveBishop Dave Brauer-Rieke's letter addressing your congregations for your annual meeting report.
Download PDF letter>
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
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