ELCIC Convention Report

ELCIC Convention Report - Day 1

The first (half) day of the convention was fairly uneventful and involved items like welcome/greetings, convention committee appointments, treasurer's report, and adoption of the agenda. The national bishop Raymond Schultz advised the delegates that the red ribbons (carrying the wording "Taking a Stand on the Word of God"), which had been made available by the "takingastand" movement, could not be worn by delegates while on the convention floor as some of the delegates would be intimidated/pressured by such a gesture. The main order of business was Ballot #1 for election of the National Bishop. The results of the first ballot are to be reported to the convention delegates tomorrow (Friday). Stay tuned. More reports here.