Call Process Booklet

- the installation will be done at each worship service when a congregation has
several services.
• The lectionary texts for the day are assumed to be the texts used in the worship. If
different texts are chosen please advise the synod office. (Note the suggestions on
page 231 of the Occasional Services book.)
• For the installation rite, three laypersons may be asked to take part and read the
words prescribed for the font, pulpit, and altar. These could be members of the Call
Committee, officers of the congregation, or persons representing the diversity of the
congregation. It is a thoughtful gesture, but not required, to involve members of the
Call Committee as service participants.
• Because the worship service may last longer than usual, in the interests of time
please consider:
- including only the required rubrics in the worship service, and skipping some of
the optional “may” rubrics, such as the Kyrie, Gloria, and Creed;
- singing fewer verses of a hymn;
- scheduling special music during the offering or distribution of the elements, rather
than at a time in the service when nothing else is happening;
• A special offering is given at all installations in the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin
and is designated for the “Fund for Leaders.” Special arrangements should be
made to announce this in advance and to receive the offering at the service of
installation. If the installation is held on Sunday morning, this designated offering is
in addition to the regular offering of the congregation.
• The synod staff person normally distributes bread and blesses children during
communion.
• At the beginning of the service, the pastor being installed is seated in a pew with
any family members.
• Let the synod staff contact know what the schedule for the day is. If there is a
celebration meal and their presence is desired let the synod office know as soon as
possible.
God’s
work.
Our
hands.
Your synod staff look forward to being a part of this ministry milestone in the life of the
congregation.
Walking together † for the sake of mission † in God’s world
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