March 11, 2010
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We came together to talk about serving community needs in Hernando County.


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"I'm really proud to be a part of a church family that cares so deeply for those right here in our own backyard."

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The ELCA has provided more than $1 million in support for HIV/AIDS programs in Africa.


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"Our pastor encouraged the congregation to tithe ten percent of the money raised to help others. "

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We are raising up leaders through faith development and training.


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What is a Synod?

ELCA Regions and SynodsThe Florida-Bahamas Synod is one of 65 synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The territory of the synod includes the entire State of Florida and all of the Islands of the Bahamas. The  206 Congregations of the synod are grouped into three Mission Districts (North, Southwest, Southeast) which are served by three Assists to the Bishop. To facilitate additional community ministry, the congregations in each Mission District are also organized into smaller clusters called Conferences. There are 15 Conferences in the Florida-Bahamas Synod.

The Reverend Edward R. Benoway is the current bishop of the Florida-Bahamas Synod. He is was elected in 2001 at the Annual Assembly of the Synod. Bishop Benoway, with the assistance of his staff, are responsible for carrying out the daily work of the synod under the direction of the elected Synod Council and Annual Synod Assembly.

1 Who is in charge of a synod?
2 Are all synods the same?
3 What is the role of a synod?
4 What does the word "synod" mean?
Who We Are What is a Synod?