Congregational Meeting
May 18, 2025

MEETING RESOURCES

Below are resources for topics that will be referenced in the meeting. You may wish to review these in advance or access them during the meeting.

Vote to Approve January Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting Minutes

The congregation will vote to approve the minutes from Atonement's January 26, 2025 Congregational Meeting. You can view the minutes beforehand by using the button below.

Election of New Council Members

The congregation will vote to approve adding the following individuals to the Atonement Council to replace those whose terms are expiring:

Cathy Dykman-Acinger
Genevieve Brown
Tim McCandless

Treasurer Election

The congregation will vote to re-elect Treasurer Mike Daley.

Election of 2026 Council Nominating Committee

Nominations will be accepted for new 2026 Council Nominating Committee members, and the congregation will vote on new members. 

Update on Atonement Lutheran Finances

Mike Daley, Treasurer, will give an update on the state of Atonement Lutheran Finances. You can view Mike's PowerPoint slides using the button below.

Horizons Stewardship Proposal

The Stewardship Team will present a proposal for Atonement to work with Horizons Stewardship to raise funds for 2026 to 2028. The Stewardship Team initiated this proposal after a request from Council President Curtis Klaassen in January. Research was completed, and a recommendation was received by the Church Council and approved on March 25.

You can learn more about this proposal using the buttons below. More detailed information will be shared during the meeting and in the coming weeks. There will be a special congregational forum on June 15 to discuss this proposal, and a special congregational meeting on June 22 for the congregation to vote on whether Atonement should hire Horizons Stewardship. 

Church Council Update on Welcome & Reconciling in Christ

The Council will share an update on the congregation’s ongoing initiatives to help Atonement become a more welcoming and affirming community.

Synod Assembly Update

Pastor Zac will give an update on the upcoming Central States Synod Assembly.