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2023 Pacifica Synod Assembly

The Pacifica Synod Assembly will be on the campus of Hope Lutheran Church in Palm Desert, on Friday, May 5 through Saturday, May 6, 2023

The address is:

45900 Portola Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Remember, prepayment of your congregational assembly registration fee invoice did NOT register your voting members!


A Toolkit for Ministry in the Digital Age – Workshop Resources presented by Rev Marcus Lohrmann

The 2023 Pacifica Synod Pre-Assembly Reports Notebook is now ready for download!

Below are the links to download either the complete Assembly Notebook or each section individually. Please be patient if you are downloading the complete notebook, as the file is large. Be sure to check your print settings to ensure they are set to print duplex (two-sided) and in color (if desired).

In order to save paper, you are encouraged to download the notebook file to your tablet, laptop or other device to view during the assembly. For those who ordered and paid for a notebook, yours will be mailed to you by May 1.

2023 Assembly Votes and Elections

Resolutions Passed at the 2023 Assembly

Pacifica Synod Assembly 2023 Notebook – COMPLETE

*NEW 5/2/23 – Updated Actions of the Synod Council

Pacifica Synod Assembly 2023 Notebook – Cover

Pacifica Synod Assembly 2023 Notebook – Section 1 – Introduction

Pacifica Synod Assembly 2023 Notebook – Section 2 – Agenda & Rules

Pacifica Synod Assembly 2023 Notebook – Section 3 – Financial

*NEW 4/19/23 – Auditor’s Report & Financial Statements FYE 01.31.23

Pacifica Synod Assembly 2023 Notebook – Section 4 – Nominations

*NEW 5/2/23 – Nominations Addendum

Pacifica Synod Assembly 2023 Notebook – Section 5 – Reports

Pacifica Synod Assembly 2023 Notebook – Section 6 – Resolutions

*NEW 5/2/23 – Resolutions Addendum and Constitution Update

*NEW 5/2/23 – Resolution 23-05

*NEW 5/5/23 – Resolution 23-06

Pacifica Synod Assembly 2023 Notebook – Section 7 – Conferences & Workshops

Office Administrators – Please contact your voting members to let them know if you will be printing their copy of the notebook for them.

Voting Members – Please contact your congregation’s office administrator to confirm whether you’ll need a printed copy or will download it to your device.

If you have any questions or problems downloading your copy, please contact Terri Robertson at 714.692.2791, Ext. 732 or terrirobertson@pacificasynod.org.


To better prepare for discussion on Assembly Resolutions and the 2024-2025 Synod Budget, Assembly voting members are provided the opportunity to attend online hearings which will be offered prior to the Assembly over Zoom.

2024-2025 Synod Budget Hearing

Saturday, April 29

10:00 a.m. (PDT)/7:00 a.m. (HST)

Assembly Resolutions Hearing

Saturday, April 29

11:15 a.m. (PDT)/8:15 a.m. (HST)

Synod Assembly business will begin by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 5. The Assembly will end by noon on Saturday, May 6. For those arriving on Thursday, May 4, we encourage you to come by Hope Lutheran between 5:00-8:00 p.m. for early check-in (allowing you to save time on Friday) and an evening reception. Some display tables will be open and representatives available from various organizations during this time.


Thursday Evening Early Check-In/Registration & Pre-Assembly Reception

For those who are arriving in Palm Desert on Thursday, May 4, we encourage you to come by Hope Lutheran between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. to check-in/register that evening.  This will allow you to sleep a bit later Friday morning and will help our registration process run smoothly.

Also, at Hope Lutheran on Thursday evening, between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., there will be a wine and cheese reception. Many display tables will be set up and representatives will be available from Synod Ministry Teams and other organizations during this time to allow you time to visit. We are grateful to the following organizations for their generous sponsorship of this reception:

California Lutheran University & Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary

ELCA Endowment Fund

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California

Mission Investment Fund

Portico Benefit Services

Southern Cross Property Consultants


Assembly attendees are invited to book hotel or other housing arrangements for synod assembly as soon as possible! A limited number of hotel rooms have been secured at a group rate for Pacifica Synod. Please use links below to make your reservations.

Please note: The cut off for group rate at the hotels is April 21st or if the room block is full, whichever comes first.

Embassy Suites, Palm Desert
Book A Room
74-700 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 760-340-6600
Homewood Suites
Book A Room
45-200 Washington St.
La Quinta, CA 92253
Phone: 760-391-4600
*Make sure to enter the Booking Code PSE (Special Group Code) and identify the group as Pacifica Synod Assembly 2023. You may also call 760-391-4609 to book over the phone.
Indian Wells Resort
76-661 Hwy 111
Indian Wells, CA 92210
 
For reservations please call, 760-345-6466 or 800-248-3220, must mention group name “Pacifica Synod Assembly” in order to receive group discount. **Please note, there is a $45/night resort fee in addition to room rate**

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Santa Ana, CA 92701-5010

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