SPECIAL General Meeting

Annual General Meeting

Sylvan Lake Lutheran Bible Camp Association


Saturday, September 26, 2026

4:00 PM

Online


The Sylvan Lake Lutheran Bible Camp Association will be holding a Special General Meeting (SGM) to:

  • Receive the audited 2025 financial statements.
  • Vote on proposed changes to our bylaws.

Everyone is welcome to attend and have voice at the meeting. Voting is open to delegates from member congregations.


REGISTER FOR THE SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

 

Once you register a link to the meeting will be sent.


About the Special General Meeting


The proposed bylaw revision is the result of two years of work to bring our bylaws up to date and carefully consider how they can support the future of Kuriakos in the most effective way.


At the 2024 AGM, the membership approved an update to the Sylvan Lake Lutheran Bible Camp Association bylaws. When those bylaws were submitted to Alberta Registries, they were returned because a Statement of Faith could no longer be incorporated into the bylaws. The Board considered this a significant change and chose to undertake a broader review of the bylaws.


A Bylaws Working Group was formed in December 2025. The original plan was to have new bylaws ready for approval at the 2026 AGM; however, the Working Group identified several important changes that would benefit from input at the AGM. That feedback has been incorporated into the proposed bylaws being recommended to the membership at this Special General Meeting.


The Working Group was guided by the following:

  • Our future must be grounded in our Lutheran heritage and faith.
  • Maintaining and nurturing relationships with congregations is important to our mission.
  • Protecting the land and the Kuriakos commitment to being a place set apart to be together is key to our future.
  • Ensuring a strong membership in support of the Kuriakos mission is required for our success. 

Special General Meeting Materials

We encourage everyone attending the Special General Meeting to review the following materials in advance.


Bylaws Review – Letter to Members & Supporters: This document provides background on why the bylaws are being reviewed, the work of the Bylaws Working Group, and the principles that guided the process.


2026 Bylaws – Summary of Important Aspects: This document provides an overview of the major items and changes contained in the proposed bylaws. It is intended as a helpful companion to the complete proposed bylaws.


Proposed 2026 Bylaws:  Read the complete proposed bylaws of the Sylvan Lake Lutheran Bible Camp Association.


Proposed SLLBCA Membership Form: This document provides a preview of the proposed individual membership process, including member information, the Kuriakos Faith Statement, Vision, Mission and Values, membership information, and membership fee information.


Kuriakos Ministry Partnership Program – Draft: The proposed Ministry Partnership Program outlines a way for Kuriakos and congregations to intentionally continue walking together in shared ministry.


The program is designed as a two-way relationship, with congregations identifying ways they would like to participate in and support Kuriakos while Kuriakos commits to supporting and strengthening its congregational partners.


2025 Audited Financial Statements: The 2025 financial statements will be received at the Special General Meeting.


Bylaw Information Sessions

Have questions about the proposed changes?


The Bylaws Working Group is hosting two online information sessions in advance of the Special General Meeting.


Join us at either session to learn more about the proposed changes and ask questions.



Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM


Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM


A link to the online information session will be automatically sent after registration.

Who Can Attend?

Everyone is welcome to attend and have voice at the Special General Meeting.


Voting is open to delegates from member congregations. If you would like to be a delegate, please check with your congregation's leadership to ensure your church's membership is up to date.