Structure

To support its members and congregations, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) structure provides leadership through a Churchwide office and 64 geographical (and one nongeographical) synods located in nine regions. Each synod is headed by a bishop.

The geographical area of the Pacifica Synod covers the state of Hawaii and portions of Southern California, including the counties of Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Imperial and portions of Los Angeles. The number of ELCA congregations in the Pacifica Synod is currently 125, comprising approximately 60,000 baptized members.

Our Key Priorities

The synod has identified the following six ministry priorities:

1. Emphasize Evangelism
2. Realize Opportunities for Multicultural Mission
3. Establish and Support New Congregations
4. Expand Ministries with Junior and Senior High Youth
5. Train Congregational Leaders
6. Deal with Social Issues, Especially Peace and Justice

About the ELCA

For information about the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America-what we believe, hot links to other Lutheran sites, a geographical listing of church homepages and much more--visit the award-winning ELCA churchwide Website.

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