The third day of the mission experience merged with the Snyod of the Pacific Gathering.  We began with the first part of the Horizons Bible Study looking at who Jesus is through the lens of trauma in the Gospel of Mark as well as in films and visual art.  We heard an amazing presentation from Sister Mailyn Lacey from Mercy Beyond Borders.  She lead us through three steps to extreme compassion: 1) Be amazed 2) Let go 3) Resist in justice in every form.
Next we heard from Beverly Upton of the San Fransisco Domestic Violence Consortium.  Several agencies have come together to work for the elimination of domestic violence to ensure the basic rights of safety, self determination and wellbeing of victims of domestic violence and their children.

We also heard from BrianWo Bay Area Anti Trafficking Coalition sho is working to achieve a slave free Bay Area.  He defined trafficking and explained how we can be aware of the signs of coercion, fraud and exploitation and how we can be involved in prevention, intervention and after care.

In the evening we participated in a cultural humility workshop given by Doreen Der-McLeod. We rejoined the Synod Gathering for some crafts and refreshments.