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Synod Snapshots from this Week! |
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Our Synodical Staff spent the week will colleagues from Region 2 Synods for our Regional Consultation! They spent time together discerning, learning about work other Synods are doing, and preparing for the year ahead. |
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Bishop Megan Rohrer and Pastor Tita Valeriano spent time with Bethel Lutheran Church in Sacramento, CA this past week. |
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Pastor Manda Truchinski worshipped with Faith Lutheran Church in Santa Rosa, CA yesterday! The congregation gathered for both worship and a congregational meeting. Learn more or watch their livestream service here.
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Pastor Diane Wendt was installed as Pastor at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Sacramento, CA yesterday evening. Blessings to Pastor Wendt and the community at Lutheran Church of the Cross on this new season of ministry! |
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Pastor Hazel Salazar-Davidson joined Zion Lutheran Church in Stockton, CA for worship yesterday morning! Learn more about this congregation here. |
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Pastor Hazel Salazar-Davidson helped lead worship at Misión Latina Luterana yesterday, one of our Synodically Authorized Worshipping Communities (SAWC). Learn more about SAWCs here.
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Upcoming Synod Wide Events/Livestreams |
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Check out our upcoming Synod-Wide Events here.
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Advent Vesper Services
Hosted by the Bridges Conference
Wednesday the 15th & 22nd at 7:00pm
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Bishop Rohrer Family Christmas Sing-Along
Wednesday, December 15th 6:00pm PT
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Just Lutheran Livestream: with Dr. Kwok Pui Lan
Thursday, December 16th 4:00pm PT
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Mt. Cross Work Weekend
January 7-9, 2022 at Mt. Cross Ministries, Santa Cruz, CA
Learn more and sign-up to attend here
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Congregational Officers Meeting
Saturday, January 22nd 10:30am PT
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Conference Assembly
Sunday, January 30th 3:00pm PT
Mt. Diable Conference
Sunday, February 6th 2:00pm PT
Bridges Conference
Sunday, February 27th 2:00pm PT
Central San Joaquin
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Lutheran World Relief Synod-Wide
Service Project!
Wow! Around 25 congregations across the Sierra Pacific Synod partnered together to support Lutheran World Relief over the last couple of months. Together, these congregations donated 1,476 quilts, 1,254 school kits, 778 personal hygiene kits, 192 baby supply kits, 79 fabrics, and 422 boxes.
Special thank you to ingathering coordinator Joann Weberg for her leadership, and to all of the individuals and congregations who supported this project.
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Stories from the Synod
Our Synod website features a Blog where different members of staff share stories about their travels to congregations, resources that may benefit others and other public statements. We encourage you to read our blog posts from this week:
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Updates and Resources from ELCA Churchwide |
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Christmas Message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
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The Magnificat: Turning the World Upside Down
"The ELCA Wittenberg Center invites you to join us for a three-part webinar series in which we will mark the 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther’s commentary on the Magnificat and continued significance of Mary’s voice."
The 3 sessions will be held virtually on December 15th, 16th and 17th from 10:00-11:00am PT. You can register to join here.
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2022 Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Sunday Resources
Prepare for Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Sunday, happening January 30, 2022! The RIC team just released downloadable children's message and sermon videos to use in this RIC Service.
If you and your faith community have already downloaded the 2022 RIC Sunday worship materials, you will find the videos in the same Google Drive Folder.
If you have yet to download the worship materials, you can do so here.
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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.
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Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer
Bishop
Sierra Pacific Synod
Rev. Hazel Salazar-Davidson
Assistant to the Bishop for Authentic Diversity, Inclusive Community & Service
Diana Barrios
Director of Finance, Systems and Administration
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Rev. Manda Truchinski
Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership & Strategic Organization
Rev. Tita Valeriano
Director for Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop
Catherine Slabaugh
Communications & Connections Coordinator
Rev. Bill Wong
Call Process Assistant
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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.
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