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Whereas,, the Lutheran Church has historically affirmed the biblical understanding of the priesthood of all believers and the giftedness of each congregational member, and
Whereas, the effectiveness of the Sacrament of Holy Communion is dependent upon God's gracious action and not our faithfulness, ordination, or office, and
Whereas, the need for orderly administration of the Sacrament should not take precedence over the needs of the congregation or its authority, and
Whereas, each congregation is responsible for the mission and implementation of its ministry in its particular situation, therefore
Be it resolved, that the (name) Synod recognize and affirm congregations to identify and empower individuals within their faith community to be trained and appointed to preside at Holy Communion when an ordained or rostered leader is not available.
[Note: The Eastern Washington-Idaho Synod approved this resolution at its 2003 synod assembly.]