Rostered leaders, professional lay church staff, youth leaders, church administrators, office managers, outdoor ministry leaders, worship leaders… all are welcome to join us.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 13 to Thursday, October 15, 2026
WHERE: Embassy Suites in La Quinta, California
WHAT: This year's theme is "Time to Breathe."

Online registration is NOW open and will close September 28.  CLICK HERE to register.   

Includes all programming and two meals (excluding hotel): 
$425 (rostered leader, lay leaders*, ministry partner)
$325 (retired rostered, interns, candidates & non-rostered spouses)
$95 Optional Golf Tournament 

*Pacifica Synod laypersons are eligible to apply for a Catherine Wright Fund Grant to help with event costs. Learn more about the grant HERE. 
Rostered ministers – if you need financial assistance to make this event possible for you, please contact your synod bishop directly to inquire about the availability of funds:
Pacifica Synod – Bishop Dave Nagler – davenagler@pacificasynod.org
Southwest California Synod – Bishop Brenda Bos – bbos@socalsynod.org 

To make hotel reservations, please contact the Embassy Suites, LaQuinta directly to receive the discounted rate of $175 (plus taxes) per night for a King suite and $185 (plus taxes) per night for a 2 Queen suite.

‍ You may reserve a room online HERE or by calling 760.777.1711 and using the three-letter Group Code PSO. Please note that this rate is only available through September 12 or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first, so please book your room early. We cannot add rooms at these rates once the room block is full. Please note that rates are valid one night prior and one night following the event. Please check the dates at the top of the reservation page carefully to ensure you are selecting the correct nights of your stay when you register online.  

Theoasis begins on Tuesday, October 13. 
Registration will open at 12:00 p.m.
The program will begin at 2:00p.m.  

Theoasis ends on Thursday, October 15 by noon, following closing worship. 

Molly Knutson-Keller  

Molly Knutson-Keller, MDiv is an ELCA pastor, Life Coach, Certified Enneagram Coach, and Somatic Practitioner. After more than 25 years in campus and parish ministry, Molly now coaches individuals and couples. Her work integrates practical coaching, body-based practices, and the wisdom of the Enneagram to help people come home to themselves, strengthen their relationships, and navigate meaningful change. Learn more at www.mollykkcoaching.com. She has a special place in her heart for those who serve the church and understands the complexities of balancing ministry, relationships, health, spirituality, and everyday life. It can be a lot. Molly is delighted to be back with the Pacifica Synod, where her ministry first began.
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Henry Rojas  

‍Henry Rojas is a popular speaker and gifted spiritual director, currently serving as spiritual director at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, Arizona. His unique brand of humor and insight has helped individuals and groups make transformational change for more than 20 years. Henry was the creator behind the most recognized of all NBA mascots, “Go The Gorilla” of the Phoenix Suns. His engaging parody, dancing rhythm and visual comedy are still unrivaled in sports and won him a place in the Mascot Hall of Fame. He is equally known for walking away at the peak of his popularity to explore his true identity and intrinsic worth. Today, unmasked, Henry has become a powerful voice and resource for recovering performers, addicts, and leaders who have been called to a journey of inner freedom.  

An optional golf tournament will take place the afternoon of Wednesday, October 14 at Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort. The cost is $95 per person. To register for the golf tournament, select the Golf Tournament option found on the Theoasis registration form.

To make Theoasis more accessible to those with small children, we are working to have childcare available for children ages 0-5 (children not yet enrolled in Elementary School) during large group plenaries and worship services. Childcare will comply with AB506 and SafeChurch policies.

Please indicate your need for childcare on the registration form or contact Terri Robertson (terrirobertson@pacificasynod.org) NO LATER than September 15 so that these arrangements can be secured in time for the event.

Additional information about Theoasis may be found on the Theoasis Event Page as it becomes available. Please check back often!