Synod Snapshots from this Week! |
|
A weekend of celebrations & farewells with the Pacifica Synod. As Bishop Andy Taylor concludes his time as Bishop of the Pacifica Synod, the other Region 2 Bishops gathered to celebrate his years of faithful service, and welcome their new colleague. The Rev. David Nagler was elected to serve as the next Bishop of the Pacifica Synod! We join the Pacifica Synod in thanking Bishop Andy and celebrating his faithful service over these past 6 years. Bishop David, welcome to the office of the Bishop! We’re excited to journey with you as siblings in Christ. |
|
Our new Executive Assistant to the Bishop, JJ Godwin, spent their Saturday afternoon with Unity Lutheran Church in South San Francisco assisting with their Community Lunch To Go! These takeout lunches served dozens in the community on a sunny Saturday in the city. Thanks for letting JJ join in on the service, Unity!
|
|
Rev. Tita Valeriano joined Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) on Saturday, May 21st for their Graduation Ceremony. Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
Photo courtesy of PLTS.
|
|
2022 Sierra Pacific Synod Assembly Updates |
|
Watch the Synod Assembly Livestream
All Business Sessions and Opening and Closing Worship Services of the Sierra Pacific Synod Assembly will be livestreamed via YouTube for all to watch. We encourage you to tune in as we vote on important business, hear from keynote speakers and invited guests, and worship as one body of Christ.
Be sure to tune in on June 2nd from 1:00-5:00pm, June 3rd 9:00am-2:30pm, and June 4th 9:00-11:30am.
|
|
Guidebook App is Now Live!
We are pleased to announce that the Assembly Guidebook App for the 34th Annual Assembly of the Sierra Pacific Synod is now live! If you are registered as a Voting Member, you should have received an email from invitations@guidebook.com with a link to download the Guidebook App. If you are registered as a Visitor, we emailed you specific instructions to access the app. Downloading the App is an essential part of preparing for Synod Assembly - be sure to download it today!
|
|
Snack Donations Needed for Assembly
We're on a mission to collect diverse, non-refrigerated snacks from the different areas of our synod. Does your town have a special snack that is made locally and loved by many? Does your culture have a treat that you'd like to share with others?
Donations of non-perishable snacks can be dropped off in Millbrae, CA or Reno, NV ahead of time, or brought with Assembly attendees to the Synod Assembly on June 2nd. Sign up here to donate!
|
|
Upcoming Synod Wide Events/Livestreams |
|
Check out our upcoming Synod-Wide Events here.
|
|
Assembly Trainings & Hearings
Throughout May
|
|
Pentecost Pre-Recorded Sermon
Recorded Sermon for Sunday, June 5th
|
|
Memorial Day Work Weekend
May 27-30, 2022
at Mt. Cross Ministries, Santa Cruz
|
|
Meet Pr. Christian Chavarría!
Friday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 5th
Sparks, NV and Concord, CA
|
|
Bringing Hope & Help to Arab Immigrants
Saturday, June 18th at 10:00am
Email thelotts@gmail.com for the Zoom Link
|
|
Border Immersion Trip
June 18-25th to El Paso, Texas
Hosted by SPS Women of the ELCA
Email suehertless@gmail.com for more details
|
|
|
|
Sierra Pacific Outdoors Facebook Fundraiser!
Bishop Megan Rohrer has raised $495 of their goal to raise $1,000 on Facebook for Sierra Pacific Outdoors. Would you help us reach our goal of raising $1,000 by the end of Synod Assembly by donating through Facebook?
|
|
Updates and Resources from ELCA Churchwide & Beyond |
|
Statements from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
This week, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton released two statements via a press release. We invite you to read both of Bishop Eaton's statements below.
|
|
|
|
"God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday!
Sunday, September 11, 2022
"This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God’s grace."
|
|
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Below you'll find a few resources and a message from our Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton.
|
|
|
|
AAPI Heritage Month Message from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
In this video, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton shares her message as "we celebrate the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the ELCA and reaffirm our commitment to the Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the United States."
|
|
10 Ways to Support Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Amid Anti-AAPI Racism
Lily R. Wu, of the Association of Asians and Pacific Islanders— Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, shares the following 10 ways to support our AAPI Siblings, especially during this AAPI Heritage Month.
|
|
Bishop's Wednesday Livestream Prayer
Every Wednesday, Bishop Megan (or a member of the Synod Staff) goes live on Facebook and YouTube for a time of prayer as a community.
We invite you to join us for prayer every Wednesday at 6:00pm! Public prayers can be lifted up in the comments, and private prayers can be messaged directly to Bishop Megan.
|
|
|
Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer
Bishop
Sierra Pacific Synod
bprohrer@spselca.org
JJ Godwin
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
jj@spselca.org
Diana Barrios
Director of Finance, Systems and Administration
diana@spselca.org
Rev. Hazel Salazar-Davidson
Assistant to the Bishop for Authentic Diversity, Inclusive Community & Service
hazel@spselca.org
|
|
Rev. Manda Truchinski
Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership & Strategic Organization
manda@spselca.org
Rev. Tita Valeriano
Director for Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop
titav@spselca.org
Catherine Slabaugh
Communications & Connections Coordinator
catherine@spselca.org
|
|
|
|
The Sierra Pacific Synod Office resides on the unceded land of the Ramaytush Ohlone People.
To learn more about their tribal history, we encourage you to click here.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
