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The Mission Partnership of the Synod of the Pacific offers grants for mission projects that benefit more than one presbytery. Currently there is over $27,000.00 available for grants.
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The Mission Partnership Committee approved five Hilda Thompson Medical Ministry Grants for 2011, totalling $15,600.  
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Clerk's Corner

Welcome to Synod of the Pacific

Synod Benefits Service

Reliance Standard has extended the offering of Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance group plans to Synod of the Pacific's Church Benefit Participants to a new effective date of March 1, 2012! Please see quick overview of plans being offered.

For more details on plans being offered and the final date for receiving Reliance Standard enrollment forms, click on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this page. Please feel free to contact the Synod's Benefit Coordinator at (800) 754-0669 or by email at melinda@synodpacific.org with any questions.


Presbytery of San Francisco

Seeking Interim Business Manager

The Presbytery of San Franciso is seeking a person who will oversee and support the day-to-day business operations of the Presbytery in conjuction with the Finance and Property Oversight Committee Chair and staff.  This person must be a team player, ralationally oriented, with a strong understanding of being a pastoral and/or elder presence.

This is a part-time position working an average of 20-25 hours per week. Please click here for full position details and compensation.


ASSISTANT DIRECTOR POSITION

Sound View Camp, PC(USA), near Tacoma, WA is looking for an Assistant Director with a heart for God’s work in community and a lifestyle that reflects their mission of “God’s Kingdom First.”

This position will help develop, recruit and train staff as well as manage summer camps, off-season conferences, and program activities for guest groups. The Assistant Director will also run Sound View’s challenge course and oversee other camp activities such as waterfront, paintball, archery, arts and crafts, etc. Other responsibilities include overseeing the maintenance of program equipment and facilities. They are accepting resumes until February 15, 2012. Please check their Open Job Postings page for job description and more information.


Investment and Loan Services' Rates

New Rates as of 08/01/2011

Investment Account Rates

Custodial Accounts                2.750%

Mission Development Certificates:

                          6 - month -   3.250%

                          1 - Year   -    3.500%

                          2 - Year  -     3.700%

                          3 - Year  -     3.900%

Loans Rates

Amortized                   6.000 - 5.250%*

Line of Credit              6.250 - 5.500%*

Muzzy (new loans)      5.000 - 4.250%*

Insurance                    2.000%

* A discount of up to .750% is given

 based on Mission Giving history


2012 Per Capita Rates

$5.22 - Synod ($.05 increase is being held for Cascades Presbytery to host the 2016 General Assembly)

$6.63 - General Assembly