Important 2023 Pacifica Synod Assembly Registration Information |
The 2023 Pacifica Synod Assembly will take place at Hope Lutheran Church in Palm Desert on Friday, May 5 (with the opening of the Assembly at 9 a.m.) and Saturday, May 6 (concluding by noon). Early registration and an opening reception will take place the evening of Thursday, May 4.
Last week, all congregations were sent information about congregational Assembly Voting Member registration. This mailing included the number of voting members assigned to your congregation, as well as an invoice to take advantage of the early congregational registration fee of $475 (for up to 3 voting members). To take advantage of this discount, the invoice must be paid by February 28. Beginning March 1, the congregational fee will increase to $525.
Fee reductions for smaller congregations may be requested. To do so, please contact Terri Robertson at terrirobertson@pacificasynod.org by February 28, 2023. Please note that fee reductions are based on financial data reported on your 2021 Congregational Report.
Online registration of all voting members and visitors to the Assembly will open in early March. Registration information and instructions will be emailed and mailed to all congregations prior to that time. Registration fees for other categories of attendees is as follows:
Additional Congregation Voting Member Assigned (over 3) - $100
Specialized Ministry/On Leave from Call Voting Member - $150
Retired Rostered Voting Member (Elected) - $100
Synodically Authorized Worshipping Communities - $125/$250
Visitors - $100
The 2023 Synod Assembly Planning Team is working hard to have more information about the Assembly schedule, local hotel information, and other details available soon. Please visit our assembly webpage often to learn more.
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Save the Date: Theoasis 2023 |
Once again, this fall, we invite you to be with us in the desert for our annual Theoasis event. Theoasis is a joint church leaders’ event (a theological oasis) for Rostered leaders, professional lay church staff, youth leaders, church administrators, office managers, outdoor ministry leaders, worship leaders… ALL are welcome!
In response to feedback received from prior year participants, the timing of this year’s Theoasis will be slightly different than in the past. Programming will begin on Tuesday, October 17 and conclude by noon on Thursday, October 19. We will once again be at the Embassy Suites, La Quinta. Please save these dates on your calendar now!
Look for registration to open this summer. We hope you can join us!
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Ever wish you had 'someone' who would listen? Are you curious about coaching? What impact would having a coach make? We invite you to learn more about how professional coaches provide you with that “someone” whose job it is to listen deeply, ask thought-provoking questions, and be there to celebrate your successes and personal growth. Join ICF Coaches Barbara Belon and Deenna Eley as they demystify coaching by comparing it to other similar roles, explain the coaching process and unique skills that coaches bring to ministry within the church.
Coaching for All Seasons
Monthly Online Gathering for
Pacifica Synod Rostered & Lay Leaders
Thursday, February 2, 2023
at 11 am to noon (PST)/9-10 am (HST)
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You are invited-
Service of Installation
2:00 PM Saturday, February 4
with reception to follow
Community Lutheran Church
30322 Via Con Dios
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Rev. Matthew A. Anderson
to be installed as Pastor of Community Lutheran Church
Bishop David Nagler, Preaching
Clergy will be invited to vest and process.
The color of the day is red
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Banding Together: Benefit Concert |
Please join us for a free fundraising concert featuring a mind-blowing variety of musical styles:
- Woven Image - Celtic, Folk & Jazz
- New City Parish Gospel Ensemble and SignLent Prophets - Inner-city Gospel and mime
- Pastor Nate Allen - Christian Hip Hop (bilingual)
- Dámaris Allen - Global multicultural praise
- Chris Winn, Nicholas & Kathleen Preston (Pacific Symphony members)
Classical/operatic and praise 3 pm concert. - 5 pm food truck social.
Free admission.
Free-will offering to help expand the Central City Lutheran Mission in San Bernardino (homeless shelter) and New City Parish inner-city projects.
Sun. Feb 5 - Messiah Lutheran, Yorba Linda
Sun. Mar 19 - Holy Trinity, Inglewood
Sun. Apr 23 - Spirit of Our Savior, San Bernardino
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Seeking Synod Coordinator for Latiné Ministries |
Many immigrants from Mexico, Central America, and South America entering the United States through the San Ysidro border crossing and settle in Southern California. As a border synod that seeks to fulfill its mission to share God’s love with all people, the Pacifica Synod, ELCA, seeks to add a staff position that would focus solely on the issues facing the Latiné community. This person would coordinate the work of our congregations, synod leaders and ecumenical partners to serve this community more effectively.
The job description for this role can be viewed here.
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit a CV and/or RMP by mail or email below) to:
Pacifica Synod, ELCA
1801 Park Court Pl.
Bldg C
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Attn: Rev. Tom Goellrich, DEM/ATTB
THIS POSTING CLOSES January 31, 2023
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Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Cypress, CA is seeking an Office Administrator to handle a wide range of office tasks, from filing to answering phones to responding to emails.
The office administrator will:
- Act as a liaison between the parishioners and church’s administrative branch
- Maintain the confidentiality of records and information – both within and outside of the church.
This is a part-time position working 15-20 hours per week.
The position requires a good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and experience with general office equipment. The successful candidate must have good interpersonal skills, good organizational skills, be detail oriented, and be able to work independently.
The pay range is $15.50 - $17.50 per hour.
For consideration, please submit your resume to Pastor Carole Parmeter Dyer at:
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February 2nd, 5:00-6:30 (PST), Zoom
February 25th-27th, 10:30 am Saturday - 12:30 pm Monday, Berkeley, CA
March 14th, Noon-1:00pm (PST), Zoom
March 25th, 9:00-10:30am (PST), Zoom
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Please join us on Tuesdays at 11:30 am. You are welcome to bring your lunch and stay for fellowship following worship.
Once again, there are opportunities to preach and preside. We traditionally use the text for the Sunday following our Tuesday worship, however you may choose a text.
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