FALL PASTORS CONFERENCE

The theme of this year’s Fall Pastors Conference will be “The Mutual Conversation & Consolation of the Brethren.” It will be held at the Embassy Suites in Palm Desert September 8-11th, 2008.

  • Facilitators include: Rev. Larry Harvala, President, North Dakota District, Dr. Reed Lessing, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis , and Rev. Dr. Larry Stoterau, President, Pacific Southwest District.
  • Conference Fees: $135, which includes Wednesday’s luncheon
  • Retired Pastors: $50, which includes Wednesday’s luncheon
  • Spouse Luncheon: $20
  • Late registration (after August 14th): $160

Click here for the information letter which was mailed to pastors.

Click here for the registration form.

Below is the direct contact information to reserve hotel space. The cost is $95 per night which includes breakfast and a manager’s reception in the afternoon.


http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/PLMDRES-PSD-20080908/index.jhtml

 

Group Name:

Pacific Southwest District of the Lutheran Church

Group Code:

PSD

Check-in:

08-SEP-2008

Check-out:

11-SEP-2008

Hotel Name:

Embassy Suites Palm Desert

Hotel Address:

74-700 Highway 111

 

Palm Desert, California

 

92260

Phone Number:

760-340-6692

The Fall Lay Leadership Continuing Education Conference will be held at the Embassy Suites in Palm Desert, CA on Monday, September 8th, 2008, (prior to the Pastors Conference) for deacons, deaconesses, parish ministry assistants and those who have completed all Lay Leadership Training required courses. 

Rev. Dr. Steven Mueller, Professor of Theology at Concordia University , Irvine , CA will be the presenter on the “The Person and Work of Jesus Christ.”  Registration information will be sent out by July 1.  The conference fee is $40 if paid by August 14th, or $50 if paid after that date.  Room reservations are to be made directly with Embassy Suites online (no later than August 9th, 2008) at: http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/PLMDRES-PSD-2008O9/index.jhtml.  The cost is $95 per night.  If you will be checking in early on Sunday, September 7, please call the Embassy Suites at 760-340-6600 and ask for Veronica, and reference the Pastors Conference in order to receive the special conference rate.  If you have any questions, please contact Duane Rohmaller, Director, via email at pswroh@aol.com or at 714-444-1899.

ON THE EDGE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2008

Concordia University Irvine

Are you a high school student who is considering going into full-time church work? Maybe you’re not sure God is calling you to a life of ministry. Maybe you’re not sure if Lutheran church work is the direction you want to take. Maybe you’ve already decided that church work is definitely in your future and you’re ready to find out your next step. Wherever you are in the process, you’re invited to a special convocation for teens considering full-time ministry! For more information, please contact Rachel Klitzing at rachel.klitzing@psd-lcms.org

NEW PASTORS ORIENTATION

Each year in the fall, the Pacific Southwest District hosts the annual New Pastors Orientation at the District Office in Irvine , CA.  This event is intended for pastors and their wives who are new to the District.  It is an opportunity to become better acquainted with you and to share with you the mission and ministry of the District as we seek to support you in your important work.  We provide lodging and meals, and reimbursement for your travel expenses.

Please note on your calendar that this event will take place on Tuesday, November 11th & Wednesday, November 12th, 2008.  More information will follow as the date draws near.  In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact Barbara Farley at barbara.farley@psd-lcms.org or at 949-854-3232, ext. 201.

DISTRICT CONVENTION AND EQUIPPING CONFERENCE

The 2009 Pacific Southwest District Convention and Equipping Conference will launch with the Equipping Conference on Friday, June 26th.  The District Convention will begin on Sunday, June 28th, ending at noon on Tuesday, June 30th.  It will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Irvine, CA.  More information will be provided as it becomes available.