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GACAC
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- Membership Handbook: (pdf)
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Gustavus Association of Congregations
What is the GACAC?
The ELCA merger of 1988 brought together nearly 30 Lutheran colleges and universities previously governed by the ALC and LCA under a variety of arrangements. When the new denomination was formed each college was asked to choose one of three groups to approve their trustees; the National Church Convention, a regional Synod convention, or an Association of Congregations convention. Gustavus of course chose the latter option, and in 1989 the Association of Congregations was formed.
Currently there are over 500 members of the Association, the largest of its kind in the ELCA. The Association of Congregations elects the board of trustees at its annual convention in April, and its congregations serve as the college's primary connection to the church.
Further Information about the Association
- Listing of Association Congregations (pdf)
- Join the GACAC!
- How the Association works? (The Details)
- GACAC Board of Directors
GACAC Resources & Events
- Resource Guide for Association Members
Retreats, Scholarships, Youth Activities, Education and Music resources, Pulpit Supply, etc. - Membership Handbook (pdf)
- GACAC Convention 2008
- GACAC Awards
- Update Delegate & Pastor Information
Nomination Forms
- Service Award (pdf)
Did you know?
The Culpeper Language Lab was completed in 1996. It houses interactive multi-media computer stations for language study and SCOLA television, which provides 24 hour-a-day news from countries around the world.
Women's Tennis Opens NCAA Championship Finals Play on Tuesday Against Washington and Lee
The Gustavus women's tennis team will face Washington and Lee University in a NCAA Division III Team Championship quarterfinal match at 2 p.m. (CDT) on Tuesday afternoon. Gustavus Adolphus College will be serving as the host of the 2008 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championships. The Gusties enter the match with a record of 24-8, while Washington and Lee enters with a mark of 26-0.
