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opposition to a voter identification amendment to the state constitution. • Declared a desire to “live out more lovingly and act more justly toward [our] Native American compatriots, and creatively seek out opportunities for greater solidarity and service that furthers the reconciliation between our communities.”
Nothwestern Ohio, May 18-19, Bowling Green, Ohio. • Adopted new vision and mission statements for the synod. • Passed a resolution calling for more youth and young adult partici- pation at assemblies.
Southwest Washington, May 18-19, Van- couver, Wash. • Called upon synod
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leaders, members and congregations to provide support “insofar as it is consistent with their conscience- bound beliefs” to pastors and congregations where same-gender couples are married; and to advocate for legal protection for these couples and their families. • Committed to support the ELCA Malaria Cam- paign through prayer, advocacy, education and fundraising.
Sierra Pacific, May 18-20, San Jose, Calif. • Recognized the Lutheran Association of Christian Educators as a partner in the ministry of Christian education. • Asked congregations to support the ELCA Malaria Campaign. • Sup- ported Pacific Lutheran University, Berkeley, Calif., and California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, as the two discuss a possible merger. • Asked members to advocate for the replacement of the death penalty with life in prison without the possibility of parole in California and Nevada; requested that the 2013 Churchwide Assembly do the same for the 32 states that have the death penalty.
Southwestern Texas, May 19-20, Corpus Christi, Texas. • Encouraged congre- gations to place one or more of the campus ministries located within the synod in their budgets. Reminded congregations and leaders to share the names of graduating seniors with campus ministry.
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Northern Great Lakes, May 20-21, Mar- quette, Mich. • Provided learning opportunities, with Lay School for Mission instructors teaching work- shops titled “Apocalyptic—the End of All Things,” “Pentateuch,” “Lutheran Confessions,” “World Religions,” and “Stewardship and Spiritual Gifts.” • Honored seven graduates of the Lay School for Mission, which offers classes at six synod sites.
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