December 14 and January 1 Deadlines

Early Registration special pricing ends December 14! For full details and to register: swtsynod.org/theological2017

Hotel: Book your room by January 1 for the “Theological” rate of only $129/night (plus taxes & fees). Call 512-454-3737.

FLSA Update

A federal court in Texas issued a nationwide injunction on November 22, enjoining enforcement of the new FLSA overtime regulations. This does NOT prohibit anyone from complying with the new regulations, but does appear to mean that, for now at least, the new regulations did not take effect December 1. An appeal is likely, however, and this decision is not final, so this road still has some twists and turns left in it.

Please consult with legal counsel regarding your specific situation and whether it makes more sense in your context to start complying with the new regulations or to hold off pending further court proceedings.

(from Tom Cunniff, Associate General Counsel for the ELCA)

ELCA Candidacy and Mobility System Updates

Due to updates needed for the Word and Service Roster, from December 15 through January 17, the ELCA will be shutting down the Candidacy Portal and Mobility System. No Candidacy or Mobility forms can be completed or submitted during this time. Additionally, no edits will be allowed to submitted RLPs during this time.

Please assist as you can. You may bring items to the Synod office, and we will combine to save on shipping.

Mission Support and Parochial Report Forms

We know this is a busy season. Please plan ahead. Your Mission Support and Parochial report forms are due in January. These can be found on our Annual Reports page.

Portico Care Coordinators

Starting January 1, 2017, there will be a new way we’re asking ELCA-Primary health plan members to use their benefits. Care Coordinators will help guide members through today’s increasingly complex health care system. Click here for an introduction to Care Coordinators. We are excited and hopeful for the potential of this new approach to help us limit the growth of health care cost increases and help members receive the best possible care at the right price.