Those ministry teams and affiliated organizations wishing to submit a Pre-Assembly Report to be included to the Assembly notebook provided to all voting members may do so by emailing the report to TaSh Elzie, Synod Communications Director at communications@pacificasynod.org. We are only able to accept reports in electronic format (Word or PDF attachment) and ask that you limit your report to a single page, if possible. The deadline for submitting a report is March 31.
The Synod Assembly notebook will be available for download in April from the Pacifica Synod website.
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Synod Ministry Teams and affiliated/non-affiliated organizations may request display table space at our upcoming 2023 Pacifica Synod Assembly on the campus of Hope Lutheran Church in Palm Desert, on Friday, May 5 through Saturday, May 6, 2023. Requests will be accepted through March 4, 2023.
Displays will be limited to 15 ministry teams and organizations. On March 11, our Synod Council will vote on the 15 organizations that will be allowed display space. Affiliated groups will have preference over non-affiliated. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their request by March 20.
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Western States Youth Gathering |
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Has your congregation registered for the Western States Youth Gathering (WSYG)? A friendly reminder that the registration price increases on March 6, 2023 - so be sure to register today to secure a lower registration price.
The Western States Youth Gathering (WSYG) and Western States Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (WYLE) is back! Coming to California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, CA from July 4-9, 2023, the Western States Youth Gathering is open to high school aged youth in Regions 1-4 of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). WSYG and WYLE will gather around the theme, “Revive, Reunite, Rejoice”, grounded in Acts 2:1 “When the day [of WSYG] came, they were all together in one place.” Learn more about WSYG here: https://www.wsyg.com/
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Taking Care of Mental Health |
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Utilize text support: It’s brave and smart to seek help if you’re living with stress, depression, anxiety, or mental health struggles – but accessing an in-person counselor isn’t always easy or even possible. That’s one reason the ELCA-Primary health plan EAP benefit has expanded to include Talkspace, digital confidential online counseling with licensed therapists via text, video, or audio.
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Coaching for All Seasons has a single purpose for these monthly presentations – to provide a meaningful hour that will stimulate church leaders to think and to act.
On March 2, our guest presenter, Pastor Tim Brown, will do just that. He has a unique perspective, and he will share his experiences as the blogger for Reluctant Xtian and the Lead Curator for the online worshipping platform Anam Cara (Soul Friend) Community.
In Pastor Tim’s own words, “I’m a Christian…reluctantly. Not because I don’t want to be, but rather because I do want to be. The message is life-giving. But…there are discontents.” And, regarding Anam Cara, he says: “There is no competition for churches already in existence with their own community and relationships. We are here for those who don’t have a place or are looking for refreshment.”
On March 2, you have the not-to-be-missed opportunity to engage with Pastor Tim about the ministries he’s pursuing.
Coaching for All Seasons
Monthly Online Gathering for
Pacifica Synod Rostered & Lay Leaders
Thursday, March 2, 2023
at 11 am to noon (PST)/9-10 am (HST)
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The Extravaganza, an annual gathering of children, youth and family ministry leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, took place Feb. 3-6 in Anaheim, Calif. The event was hosted by the ELCA’s Youth Ministry Network.
This year’s Extravaganza also included a major announcement regarding the ELCA Youth Gathering, to be held July 16-20, 2024, in New Orleans under the theme “Created to Be.”
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