Dear members and friends of the Pacifica Synod, While traveling on the island of Borneo, visiting our sister synod the Basel Christian Church of Malaysia, we heard the awful news of the shooting in Thousand Oaks at the Borderline Bar and Grill. Thousand Oaks is the city where California Lutheran University is located, and many Cal Lutheran students frequent Borderline. The University has … [Read more...]
Stephen Ministry Training Scholarships
Pacifica Synod is pleased to announce available scholarships for the Stephen Ministry Leader's Training Course to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Anaheim, February 3-9, 2019. This scholarship is made possible by the Cathryn W. Wright Bequest specifically designated for Stephen Ministry lay leaders. It is expected that congregations send a pastor and two to four lay … [Read more...]
Introducing Pacifica’s Preaching Stewardship Ministry
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...]
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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