Representatives from around the country gather under the theme, Embody the Word. Over the course of the assembly, voting members: Hear reports and review the work of churchwide officers, leaders and units; Receive and consider proposals from synod assemblies; Elect officers, board members and other leaders as specified by the constitution or bylaws; Establish ELCA churchwide policy; Worship together; Adopt a budget; and Conduct other business related to the ELCA churchwide organization. Go to www.elca.org for more information.