Cherish Our Children Ministry Task Force
Pacifica Synod, ELCA:
The Rev. Judith Miller, Chair
Ms Caroline Anderson
Dr. Norman Beyer
Ms Terri Robertson
The Rev. Brian Taylor
January 8, 2008

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We are God's people
We cherish our children;
Keep them in safety
Hold them in love.
Train and equip us
Speak through our voices;
That all your children
May know your love.

Download the
Cherish Our Children Congregation Enrollment Form

Download the
Cherish Our Children Brochure

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What more information about Cherish Our Children?

Here are some helpful links:

ELCA Document on Commercial Sexual Exploitation


CHERISH OUR CHILDREN website

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Ministry Team Charter
PACIFICA SYNOD - ELCA

CHERISH OUR CHILDREN MINISTRY TEAM
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Mission:
To facilitate and implement the Cherish Our Children Initiative, as adopted by the 2007
Pacifica Synod Assembly, throughout all congregations within the Synod.

Responsibilities:
1) Implement the ELCA Message on Commercial Sexual Exploitation.
2) Encourage cherish prayers, education, raising awareness, relationship-building, and
action among Pacifica Synod congregations for the safety, love and protection of our
children.
3) Work in concert with synod staff to provide training and resources for this program to
all congregations in the synod.
4) Equip the saints for action informed by awareness of this social evil.
5) Support local agencies that work with youth and adults who are in prostitution.
6) Seek the involvement of 50% or more of the synod’s congregations in this program
by the year 2012.

Accountability:
The Cherish Our Children Ministry Team operates under Pacifica Synod Constitution article
†S11.01. and SA07.03. The team is accountable to the Synod Council through the
designated Synod Council liaison. The team works in conjunction with the staff of our synod
including in particular the designated Assistant to the Bishop.
It is expected that this Ministry Team will submit a one-page Annual Report to the Synod
Council by March 1 each year to be included in the Synod Assembly Notebook. This report
will include:
• A brief statement of the team’s overall purpose
• A summary of the team’s ministry during the past year
• A summary of the team’s goals and objectives for the coming year
• The names of current team members

Composition:
The Ministry Team Leader, clergy or lay, is appointed by Synod Council to serve for a term
of three years (renewable). The team is comprised of members of Pacifica Synod
congregations, clergy or lay, who feel called to the ministry of this team and serve at will.

December 6, 2008
Current Charter reviewed & affirmed by Synod Council August 26, 27 2011

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