In March, Pacifica Synod’s Executive Assistant for Accounting, Terri Robertson, hosted two online workshops to assist congregations in understanding the steps to conduct an annual Financial Review of their financial records and processes. This annual review assists the congregational council in fulfilling its general oversight of the congregation’s accounting, financial reporting and internal … [Read more...]
Sharing Our Faith Stories – Evangelism Curriculum Resources for Congregation
Evangelism doesn't have to mean handing out pamphlets or cornering strangers at the mall. Pastor Jennifer Garcia, Associate Pastor of First Lutheran in Fullerton and a member of the Pacifica Synod Evangelism Team, has created a Bible study curriculum for Pacifica Synod congregations to use in their setting about sharing our faith stories in a more relational way. In January and February 2022, … [Read more...]
Bishop’s Conversations with Congregation Presidents – June 23 or 25
We invite Congregation Presidents to join us on Zoom for the next Congregation President’s meeting with Bishop Andy on either June 23 or 25. More information about these conversations and the link to register in advance to receive the Zoom link to join may be found HERE. … [Read more...]
Recap of the 2022 Pacifica Synod Assembly
Our 2022 Pacifica Synod Assembly took place May 19-21, 2022 at the Irvine Marriott. It was good to gather together in person to conduct the business of the synod, worship, learn, pray and spend time in fellowship together. We also elected a new bishop, the Rev. David Nagler, who will begin his term on August 1, 2022, and celebrated the ministry of Bishop Andy Taylor. Visit our 2022 Assembly web … [Read more...]
“Undoing Racism” Training Workshop
October 20-22, 2021Luther Glen Farm Retreat Center, Oak Glen The fabric of racism is inextricably woven into the structures of every system and institution in our society, including the church. The workshop will focus on understanding what racism is, where it comes from, how it functions, why it persists and how it can be undone through effective anti-racist organizing with, and in … [Read more...]
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