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) Working in concert with the synod office, provide training and resources for this program to all congregations in the synod.

4) Find out what is happening in Pacifica Synod communities to bring light to the exploitation of children.

5) Equip the saints for action informed by awareness of this social evil.

6) Prevent youth from becoming captives through education and prevention.

7) Address the demand for what the system of sexual exploitation offers.

8) Support local agencies that work with youth and adults who are in prostitution.

9) 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 SA (need article). 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 team would provide a written report to the Synod Assembly annually (due to the Synod Office March 1).

It is expected that this team would identify goals and objectives for the coming year annually (due to the Synod Council July 1).

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

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