But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.' This is my message for you." - Matthew 28: 5-7 Dear … [Read more...]
Our God is Our Refuge and Strength
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth should change… Psalm 46:1-2a Dear members and friends of the Pacifica Synod, The earth seems to have changed a lot in the past week. On Wednesday and Thursday, I met in person with pastors and deacons from San Diego county, and we discussed what we would do about the … [Read more...]
2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly
The ELCA Churchwide Assembly, the primary decision-making body of the church, is a process of communal spiritual discernment. Finding ourselves in Christ, the fifteenth Churchwide Assembly was a time for us to be the living body of Christ guided by the Spirit and conformed to God’s will. Voting members met at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 5-10, 2019 to discuss and make … [Read more...]
A Sanctuary Church Body: What Does This Mean?
The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God. - Leviticus 19:34 Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about … [Read more...]
Workshop Resources Now Available
Resources from the October 12 Workshop for Congregational Treasurers & Administrators are now available. To view and/or download, follow this link. … [Read more...]
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