We are pleased to announce that effective May 1, 2017, the Rev. Tom Goellrich has been called to serve as Assistant to the Bishop and Director for Evangelical Mission of the Pacifica Synod. The Director for Evangelical Mission is responsible for engaging synodical leaders, structures and strategies in the formation and development of evangelical congregations grounded in faith formation, … [Read more...]
Advanced Training in Transitions: A Workshop for Interim Pastors
As a trained interim, you are invited to attend "Advanced Training in Transitions: A Workshop for Interim Pastors" offered on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the Lutheran Center for Mission & Learning, Pacifica Synod, Santa Ana. This event is offered by NALIP (National Association of Lutheran Interim Pastors) with supporting co-sponsors: the Pacifica Synod, ELCA and the Pacific Southwest … [Read more...]
Latino Ministry Endowment Fund Partnership Support Grants
The application period for the Pacifica Synod Latino Ministry Endowment Fund Partnership Support Grants is now open until April 30, 2017. 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 ministries and/or … [Read more...]
Regional Gift Planner – Pacifica & Southwest California Synods
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is seeking a Regional Gift Planner to support the Southwest California and the Pacifica Synods. The Regional Gift Planner is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and securing new and ongoing gifts from individuals in support of churchwide ministries, congregations, synods and related ELCA ministries. Each Gift Planner lives and works … [Read more...]
In Memoriam – Bishop Emeritus Robert L. Miller
With heavy hearts we share news of the death of The Rev. Robert L. Miller Bishop Emeritus of the Pacifica Synod on January 28, 2017 A memorial service will be held in Colorado on Friday, February 10, 2017 1:00 p.m. at Our Saviour Lutheran Church 2000 S. Lemay Avenue, Fort Collins, CO Our hope is to hold a local service celebrating Bishop Emeritus Bob's life and ministry in the Pacifica … [Read more...]
