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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]