Pacifica Synod News & Updates

News & Updates

January 10, 2023

Annual Congregation Report

As in previous years, all ELCA congregations, synod-authorized worshiping communities (SAWCs), and new starts will receive an annual congregation report packet through the mail. This packet should arrive during the second week of January. It will contain paper copies of Form A and Form C, instructional documents on how to complete these forms, and the password you will use to file your reports online.

We recognize that your congregation may wish to begin compiling information for the annual congregation report before you receive the packet through the mail. You can access electronic versions of the forms and instructions here.

The system for online submission of annual congregation reports, accessible at elca.org/congregationreport, will open during the second week of January.

If you need to submit your forms on paper, you will mail the original completed forms to your synod office.

Whether you respond electronically or on paper, please submit the forms by March 1, 2023.

If you have not yet submitted your congregation’s 2021 data, you can still do so through the online system through Dec. 21, 2022.

If you have questions, comments or suggestions, email us at SEC@elca.org.

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Opportunities to Celebrate Dr Martin Luther King

Join the Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 12:00pm CST, in celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in a day of ministry and conversation around the theme, “Where do we go from here?”.

We will begin with a special worship service followed by lunch and a panel discussion.

This event is presented by the Pero Center for Intersectionality Studies at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Attendance is in-person or virtual.

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More Opportunities

Exploring Your Call: An Online Discernment and Info Session

January 21st, 9:00-11:30am (PST), Zoom

Queer and Called: A Conversation for LGBTQ Prospective Students and Allies

February 2nd, 5:00-6:30 (PST), Zoom

Signs Along the Way Discernment Weekend (In-Person)

February 25th-27th, 10:30 am Saturday - 12:30 pm Monday, Berkeley, CA

MA in Spirituality and Social Change Info Session

March 14th, Noon-1:00pm (PST), Zoom

Vocational Panel: Explore ministry pathways beyond traditional pastoral ministry

March 25th, 9:00-10:30am (PST), Zoom

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Seeking Assistant to the Bishop for Anti-Racism Coordination

In order to further our mission to become a truly anti-racist synod, the Office of the Bishop is excited to announce a new position; Assistant to the Bishop for Anti-racism Coordination.

The job description for this new role can be viewed here. Their role will be to lead all of us in this important work.

Applicants for this position should send their CV and cover letters to Bishop Dave at davenagler@pacificasynod.org by January 22, 2023.

Please pray for the person that the Holy Spirit is raising up for this vital work. Pray for our synod and its congregations that we can have the faith to face systemic racism and become communities that truly value the presence and giftedness of all people.

What IS interim ministry?

Is this a ministry for me?

How do I get started?

Online Workshop Tuesday January 24, 2023 1:00--3:00 PM Central Time

(Limited to 15 participants per workshop.)

Among the Topics:

How is interim different from "regular" ministry?
Do I have the aptitude?
How do I train?

Presenters Rev. Dr. Scott E. Olson, ELCA Rev. Dr. Martin Lee, LCMS

Consider forwarding this information to someone you know who might be interested.

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