In March, Pacifica Synod’s Executive Assistant for Accounting, Terri Robertson, hosted two online workshops to assist congregations in understanding the steps to conduct an annual Financial Review of their financial records and processes. This annual review assists the congregational council in fulfilling its general oversight of the congregation’s accounting, financial reporting and internal … [Read more...]
Sharing Our Faith Stories – Evangelism Curriculum Resources for Congregation
Evangelism doesn't have to mean handing out pamphlets or cornering strangers at the mall. Pastor Jennifer Garcia, Associate Pastor of First Lutheran in Fullerton and a member of the Pacifica Synod Evangelism Team, has created a Bible study curriculum for Pacifica Synod congregations to use in their setting about sharing our faith stories in a more relational way. In January and February 2022, … [Read more...]
Recap of the 2022 Pacifica Synod Assembly
Our 2022 Pacifica Synod Assembly took place May 19-21, 2022 at the Irvine Marriott. It was good to gather together in person to conduct the business of the synod, worship, learn, pray and spend time in fellowship together. We also elected a new bishop, the Rev. David Nagler, who will begin his term on August 1, 2022, and celebrated the ministry of Bishop Andy Taylor. Visit our 2022 Assembly web … [Read more...]
Warner Trust Fund Grant Applications Now Being Accepted!
Applications are now being received for the Charles and Mable Warner Trust fund proceeds being administered by the Pacifica Synod. The application deadline is January 15, 2023. Charles and Mable Warner were members of First Lutheran Church, Los Angeles. They had no children and loved their church as evidenced by the following quote from their will: "...The entire remainder of the trust estate … [Read more...]
Apply Now for Latino Ministry Partnership Support Grants
The application period for the Pacifica Synod Latino Ministry Endowment Fund Partnership Support Grants is now open until December 31, 2022. INTRODUCTION: The Pacifica Synod Latino Ministry Endowment Fund, formed from a merger of the St. Mary's and Santa Ana Accounts by action of the Synod Council on March 12, 2005, provides assistance and support to congregations with existing Latino … [Read more...]
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