Pacifica Synod, ELCA

Centered in Christ for Mission and Learning

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Our Mission, Core Values & Goals
    • The BAT Blog
    • Pacifica Synod Staff
    • Synod Council
    • Directory of Congregations and Ministers
    • Conferences/Deans
    • Find a Congregation
    • Ministry Teams
      • Pacifica Synod AMMPARO Network
      • “Preaching Stewardship” Ministry
      • Coaching in the Pacifica Synod
    • Partner Links
  • For Congregations
    • Congregational Reporting & Forms
    • Supply Pastors
    • Anti-Racism Resources & Synod Work Towards Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
    • “Growing Young” Events & Resources
    • Safe Gatherings & Congregation U
    • Funds for Mission
      • Warner Trust Fund Grant
      • The Rev. Laurie Line Memorial Scholarship
      • Robert L. Miller Scholarship Grants
      • Latino Ministry Endowment Fund Partnership Support Grants
      • Stephen Ministry Training Scholarships
      • Murray & Rhoda Finck Global Engagement Mission Fund (GEM Fund)
      • Matthew 25 Fund
    • Job Listings/Classifieds
    • Resources from the 2019 Workshop for Congregational Treasurers & Administrators
  • For Leaders
    • Rostered Ministers’ Reports & Forms
    • Clergy Compensation Guidelines
  • Calendar
  • News & Events
    • e-News Archive
    • 2021 Pacifica Synod Assembly
    • 2021 Time of Theological Reflection
    • Theoasis – Professional Leaders’ Conference
    • Workshop for Congregational Treasurers & Administrators
    • 2020 Pacifica Synod Assembly (Postponed)
    • 32nd Annual Pacifica Synod Assembly 2019
  • Contact Us
  • Donate Online

Who We Are

About the Pacifica Synod of the Evangelical Church in America

With nearly 10,000 congregations across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and nearly 4 million members, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is a community of faith that shares a passion for making positive changes in the world. Our faith is built around a strong belief in God as made known to us in Jesus Christ. Through worship, service, and education, we practice our faith, grow our relationship with God and experience God’s grace in our lives.  We also work hard to put our faith into action. In today’s complex world, we strive to make a difference in practical, realistic ways.

A group of young children sitting on a tableThe ELCA is organized into 65 synods (64 geographical and one non-geographical) located in nine regions.  Each synod (a Greek word meaning “a way together”) is led by a bishop. The geographic area of the Pacifica Synod includes the state of Hawaii and portions of Southern California, including the counties of Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Imperial and part of Los Angeles County.  The number of ELCA congregations in the Pacifica Synod is currently 110, comprised of nearly 25,139 baptized members (2019 Synod totals based on congregational reports submitted).  These congregations are organized into nine conferences, each consisting of about a dozen churches.  Each conference is led by a dean.

 

Recent News

  • 2021 Time of Theological Reflection
  • 2021 Pacifica Synod Assembly
  • “Growing Young” Core Commitment Conversations
  • COVID-19 Resources and Updates
  • Warner Trust Fund Grant Applications Now Being Accepted!

Pacifica Synod, ELCA

Office of the Bishop
1801 Park Court Place Bldg. C
Santa Ana, CA 92701-5010

p. 714.692.2791
office@pacificasynod.org

Connect With Us

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

A Reconciling in Christ Synod Since 1993

Upcoming Events

  1. 2021 Time of Theological Reflection

    March 11 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  2. 2021 Pacifica Synod Assembly

    May 1

View All Events

Newsletter

Sign up to receive the Synod’s email update to hear what’s going on in the Pacifica Synod.

Sign Up!

Copyright © 2021 · Pacifica Synod, ELCA

Powered by Faith Growth