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- Mar 18, 2020
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Synod Statistics

* 8 pastoral leaders have resigned calls/contracts at or before Lent - leading to 12 new vacancies - most are still awaiting a (new) transitional minister

* 57/130 congregations are not served by a minister under call. 9 of them could eventually extend a full time call

* 36 congregations are served by one minister under call

* 11/130 congregations are served by more than one minister under call. Four of these include deacons.

* 17 congregations are served by one minister under 1/2 or 3/4 time calls

* 4 congregations are served by 3 seminarians

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The poncho-like vestment worn at most worship services is to be worn by the presiding minister at Holy Communion. Since there was no sacrament, the vestment was not worn.

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