What is a congregational observer, and how do they register?
Each congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America may register one congregational observer for the Churchwide Assembly prior to May 31, 2007. Congregational observers will have reserved seating in the observers section of the plenary hall and will receive a copy of the report of recommendations for assembly action and also materials distributed on the plenary floor to voting members, advisory members, and non-voting members during the assembly. Such observers shall have neither voice nor vote in plenary sessions of the assembly. EXPENSES: Transportation costs, housing, meals, and related expenses shall be the responsibility of the registered observer or the sending congregation.
