Theoasis is a joint leaders' conference of Pacifica & Southwest California Synods and will take place October 18-20, 2021 at the Embassy Suites, La Quinta.. Online registration is now open through October 4. Event information and the link to register may be found on our Theoasis 2021 webpage. … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Resources and Updates
Along with those in our congregations and much of the global population, we at the Pacifica Synod are concerned about the coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19. We encourage everyone to stay informed and to prioritize the safety of themselves and their communities. Resources Relating to In-Person Gatherings CA Dept of Public Health "Beyond the Blueprint for Industry and … [Read more...]
“Growing Young” Core Commitment Conversations
Churches are both shrinking and aging as more young people disengage. Based on research with over 250 of the nation's leading congregations, Growing Young provides a plan that any church can use to involve and retain young people. Packed with ideas, Growing Young shows ministry leaders how to reach younger generations in a way that breathes life into the WHOLE church and deepen the faith of your … [Read more...]
Murray & Rhoda Finck Global Engagement Mission Fund Grant Applications Now Accepted!
In 2016, "The Murray and Rhoda Finck Global Engagement Mission Fund" (GEM Fund) was established. It is named in honor of Bishop Emeritus Murray Finck and his wife Rhoda, in recognition and appreciation of their service and accomplishments during the 18 years that Bishop Murray served as Bishop of the Pacifica Synod (from 1998 through 2016.) The goals of the fund are: To assist … [Read more...]
Ministry with Migrants, Asylum-Seekers and Refugees
To learn more about what Pacifica Synod's AMMPARO Network is doing, click here. AMMPARO - Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities … [Read more...]
