2009 MISSION PROGRAM GRANT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

         $820,000 funds new church development, transformation, compassion and justice ministries

The Mission Development Resources Committee of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has awarded Mission Program Grants totaling $820,000 to 19 congregations and church-related projects across the United States. The Mission Program Grants fund new church developments, transformation of existing congregations and congregational-based ministries of compassion and justice. Funds for the grants come from endowments, individuals and congregational gifts. The grants will be disbursed over a period of three to seven years. Of the 19 recipients, 2 awards were given to congregations with the Synod of the Pacific:

The Trailhead, Bend, OR, Cascades Presbytery: $50,000 grant to develop a missional community focused on outreach to 19-35 year-old single adults.

The Refugee Outreach Partnership, Sunnyvale, CA, San Jose Presbytery: $30,000 grant to involve, encourage, and accompany local faith and community organizations, individuals and families in the life-transforming ministry of refugee resettlement.

The Mission Program Grant Office will begin receiving new grant proposals in February 2010. The grant program, off process and the advisory committee that guide Mission Program Grant work are beingredesigned to maximize efficiency and effectiveness for new church development and reansformation. To learn more about Mission Program Grants, a ministry of the General Assembly Council's Evangelism and Church Growth ministry area, visit www.pcusa.org/missionprogramgrants.

For a complete listing of the 2009 Mission Program Grant Recipients click here.

                      Central Office Moves to Four Day Work Week

Beginning June 1, 2009, the Synod of the Pacific, Central Office will be closing on Fridays.  All Services will continue to be staffed weekly from Monday through Thursday beginning at 8:00 a.m and closing at 6:00 p.m. (P.S.T.). Please plan to contact us for you Investment (custodial/MDC) transactions, Loan draws, and Benefit inquires during these hours.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions at 1 (800) 754-0669.

Thank you!

Pacific Mission Exchange Website Generates

First Large Dollar Donation

The new Pacific Mission Exchange Website, a concept which was conceived and developed through the partnership within the Synod of the Pacific for generating New Funds for mission and ministries,  received its first large dollar donation ($500.00) in May. The donation was given for a project in the Presbytery of San Jose of which 100% was received by the presbytery for the project.

All administration and maintence costs for the site are currently being paid by allocated funds from the partnership.That means every cent donated goes to support the project intended.

To read the latest press release, please click here.  Or, click here to visit the pacificmissionexchange website.

Investment and Loan Services' Rates

New Rates as of 05/01/2009

2009 Pacific Regional APA Conference

September 24 - 27, 2009

Zephyr Point Conference Center

The Administrative Personnel Association (APA), 2009 Regional Conference will be held September 24 through 27, at Zephyr Point Conference Center, Zephyr Cove, Nevada.

Registration begins at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009.Core classes will be offered for each level as well as elective classes for all levels. There will be opportunity for attendees to get together for fellowship as well as informational sharing. Come in your favorite 50's costume or PJ's for the Friday night "social".

Registration fees include lodging, meals,classes and materials. Please click here to download the 2009 Conference Registration Form.   Deadline for registering for the conference is June 1, 2009.

Come, let's shout praises to God, raise the roof for the Rock who saved us! Let's march into His presence singing praises, lifting the rafters with our hymns! Psalm 95:1-2 (The Message).

Loan and Investiment Service Withdrawl/Draw Options

You can now request draws from your Investment and/or Loan accounts through ACH transfers. This low cost option insures your money is in your account the very next day.  Check out how this service compares:

Check with your bank on how to deposit funds into your synod account though ACH or Wires.

Please contact our Investment or Loan Coordinators for more information.