The Pacifica Synod's Work toward Equity, Diversity & Inclusion The May 2016 Pacifica Synod Assembly adopted a “Resolution to Confront Racism and White Privilege.” This work was initiated with the formation of the “Pacifica Synod Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group” to: “Identify and share high quality educational tools and events to raise awareness of racism, white privilege, and … [Read more...]
Global Mission Update – Pastor Hitoshi & Satoko Adachi
Pastor Hitoshi Adachi and his wife, Satoko, are currently serving as missionaries with the Japan Evangelicial Lutheran Church in Kumamoto, Japan. To learn more about what is taking place in their ministry, please click here for their July 2020 newsletter. From the synod office, some additional information. The ELCA is sending a little over 200 missionaries to over 40 countries to serve as … [Read more...]
Racial Justice Statement of the Pacifica Synod Council
The killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Dreasjon (Sean) Reed, and George Floyd are among the most recent in a long history of too many similar tragedies. In June, we also joined in remembrance of the Emanuel Nine, nine African Americans killed by a young, self-professed white supremacist during Bible study at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina on … [Read more...]
Important Announcement About Our 2020 Pacifica Synod Assembly
June 17, 2020 Dear People of the Pacifica Synod, As you know, the 2020 Synod Assembly scheduled to take place at California Lutheran University at the end of May was postponed due to COVID-19. We thought about rescheduling to August. However, we believe that the best advice will continue to deem it unwise to gather together in large numbers. At a special Synod Council meeting held on … [Read more...]
From the Bishop – Recent Statements, Messages & Videos
Recent Statements & Messages from Bishop Andy Taylor of the Pacifica Synod June 15, 2020 - An Invitation to Work Together for Racial Justice May 22, 2020 - Bishops' Joint Letter Against Re-Opening for Public Worship - English May 22, 2020 - Bishops' Joint Letter Against Re-Opening for Public Worship - Spanish May 14, 2020 - Joint Message from Bishops Taylor and Erwin on … [Read more...]
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