Sunday School 2021

Zoar Constitution

Purpose and Guidelines

This Zoar Lutheran Church Constitution is combined with the 2016 Model Constitution for Congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), like the other governing documents of this church, reflects the theology and polity of this church as it organizes itself to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, share the sacraments, reach out to the neighbor with good news and share the love of God in the world. Each expression of this church — churchwide, synod, and congregation — is held together in a relationship of interdependence that encourages each to respond to its context. These documents also demonstrate our commitment to seeing ourselves with others as part of the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. As such, this Constitution is deeply rooted in Scripture, the Lutheran Confessions, and the history of this church and its predecessors.

 

The Model Constitution for Congregations was adopted by the Constituting Convention of the ELCA, as required by the Constitutions, Bylaws, and Continuing Resolutions of the ELCA. This current edition of the Model Constitution for Congregations of the ELCA contains changes adopted by all churchwide assemblies, including the Church-wide Assembly in 2016. It is consistent with the requirements of the governing documents of the ELCA’s churchwide organization and synods, and it provides organizational flexibility to recognize the context of local congregations.

 

➤Guidelines: A list of guidelines for a congregation engaging in review and amendment of its constitution is available through each synod office and at ELCA.org.

 

➤Comments: The Northwest Ohio Synod has a process to review proposed amendments to congregational constitutions. The work of both congregations in amending their governing documents and this synod in reviewing proposed amendments is facilitated by consultation and cooperation before proposed amendments are acted upon by the congregation.

 

Zoar Constitution

Zoar Brand Identity Style Guide

About the Zoar Brand Identity Style Guide

Consistency is a necessary, key component of establishing a brand identity that is clearly recognized. This brand identity style guide is the foundation for setting the standards for which all Zoar Lutheran Church visual materials should follow.

This guide answers FAQs concerning brand identity at Zoar and provides examples of branded materials.

Please contact Nicole Downey, Communications Director, with any questions at communications@zoarlutheran.com.

Zoar Brand Identity Style Guide