From Pr Scottie Lloyd The times we live in are very divisive. Constructive conversations are challenging. The church and faith in Christ are “the way, the truth, and the life” in creating courteous conversations that unite communities. Take one recent illustration of how this happens. A fellow parishioner asked me to join him on a 10-day, 3,100-mile trek from … [Read more...]
2025 Holy Land Pilgrimage
Due to the ongoing conflict in the Holy Land, we will postpone the pilgrimage to the Holy Land for the Pacifica Synod. The new dates will be March 10-20, 2025. The decision to postpone this trip is heartbreaking for many of us as we had hoped to be able to visit and support our siblings in this challenging time. We will continue to do so with prayer until we can join them … [Read more...]
A Toolkit for Ministry in the Digital Age
Presenter: Rev. Marcus C. Lohrmann Rev. Marcus serves as Pastor to Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in La Mesa, CA, andis a member of the Pacifica Synod Council. Description: Did you know that some major tech companies like Google and Microsoft offeradministrative suites to non-profits for free? This workshop offers an exploration of some costeffective administrative tools for … [Read more...]
Starting Something New
Beginning next week we will have monthly worship at the synod office followed by a time of round table conversation focused on a different topic each month. Grab a lunch, and join us in person or by zoom at 11:30 a.m. (Pacific Time). For our first meeting on April 18th, Pr. Cate Luehr will lead us in Contemplative Worship. This will be a time of readings, meditation and contemplative prayer. It … [Read more...]
Updating your Constitution
Every congregation in the ELCA is required to have a constitution approved by its synod. A constitution is a very valuable document. It describes the core elements of our common faith, defines how a congregation is organized, and sets forth procedures for conducting the congregation’s business. Although we always hope to avoid conflicts, a constitution also plays a critical role in settling … [Read more...]
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