Special Annual Events
Global Church Sunday
Congregations are encouraged to celebrate our global partners some Sunday in October. Information for bulletin inserts and a video are provided for use on that Sunday. Each person attending worship is invited to give $1 for each of our two companion synods.
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Refugee and Migrant Sunday
Usually observed the second Sunday of Lent – informational materials and stories of refugees and immigrants from our Synod and from the national body, LIRS (Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services).
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Mission trip to El Salvador
10 days in August – participation in projects, worship and fellowship with our brothers and sisters in El Salvador as we accompany them in their ministries.
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Region 2 Global Missions Gathering in November
Held at the Pacifica Synod Offices in Santa Ana. Presentations on accompaniment, race and culture, international students (YAGM) , and ELCA global church, with time for small group work and synodical and regional planning.
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