Dear People of Pacifica Synod, I am writing regarding our synod constitution and proposed changes to be considered by the 2024 Synod Assembly, which will be held via Zoom on June 15, 2024. In 2021, a task force was convened by the Synod Council to review the synod constitution and suggest possible changes. That task force included Analiese Christenson, Jeff Cours, Pastor Jay Egenes, Pastor … [Read more...]
Synod Treasurer
The treasurer of the Pacifica Synod is elected by the Synod Assembly to a four-year term and is eligible for one consecutive re-election. The term of office commences at the close of the Synod Assembly at which the treasurer is elected. The treasurer may be a lay person or rostered minister and does not receive a salary for the performance of the duties of this office. The treasurer … [Read more...]
Synod Council Voting Member
Synod Council Voting Members are a) Area Representatives, elected by their respective geographic areas at the assembly; or b) an At-Large Member who is a person of color and/or whose primary language is other than English, and elected by the entire assembly; or c) an At-Large Member who is a Youth (under 18 years old) or Young Adult (between 18 and 30 years old) at the time of election, and … [Read more...]