Overview One of our greatest resources is each other. When we pool our gifts, the Church benefits greatly. The purpose of this Preaching Stewardship Ministry is to share the greater gifts of stewardship proclamation with each other. This is just one component of an overall stewardship emphasis that we encourage congregations to conduct at least annually. Stewardship is more than a program. … [Read more...]
31st Annual Pacifica Synod Assembly – Final Review
Want to share the events and activities of the 2018 Pacifica Synod Assembly with others in your congregation? Download the 2018 Assembly Final Review. (Please be patient, this is a large file.) Videos of the assembly business sessions and speakers may be found on our Synod YouTube channel. … [Read more...]
Advent Reflection
By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. Luke 1:78-79 Dear members and friends of the Pacifica Synod, May God’s joy and hope fill your hearts in this Advent season as you prepare to celebrate the birth of the Christ child. The biblical words … [Read more...]
A Pastoral Letter on the Las Vegas Mass Shooting
Dear members and friends of the Pacifica Synod, I awoke this morning in Chicago (where I am meeting with other ELCA bishops for our semi-annual Conference) to the news of the tragic and senseless shooting in Las Vegas, and the loss of lives of so many innocents. Like you, I am shocked and saddened by this event, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. I encourage you to be in prayer for … [Read more...]
From the Bishop – Las Vegas Mass Shooting
Dear members and friends of the Pacifica Synod, I awoke this morning in Chicago (where I am meeting with other ELCA bishops for our semi-annual Conference) to the news of the tragic and senseless shooting in Las Vegas, and the loss of lives of so many innocents. Like you, I am shocked and saddened by this event, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. I encourage you to be in prayer for … [Read more...]
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