Congregational Policies
Model Constitution for Congregations 2022 (Click here for an editable MS Word File.)
Amendments to the Model Constitution for Congregations 2022 (Click here for an editable MS Word File.)
Amendments to the Model Constitution for Congregations 2019 (Click here for an editable MS Word File.)
Amendments to the Model Constitution for Congregations 2016 (Click here for an editable MS Word File.)
Guidelines for Relationships Between Congregations and Former Ministers (Covenants of Closure) Reviewed by SC Feb. 16 2019
Model Sabbatical Leave Guidelines (update 11/2022)
Examples of congregational sabbatical policies are included on this page under Congregational ResourcesSample Child Protection Policy Reviewed by SC Feb. 16 2019
Active Shooter Preparedness (Department of Homeland Security, includes link to webinar “Conducting Security Assessments: Guide for Schools and Houses of Worship”)
Thirty-Fifth Annual Assembly Book (2022)
To inquire about accessing contact information for rostered ministers who have permission for their information to be shared, please contact the Lower Susquehanna Synod Office by calling 717-652-1852
Resources for Congregations
Tracking Attendance Resource – How to track online worship attendance.
Enrich and Transform – Welcoming LGBTQ Candidates into the Call Process