Synod Mission Goals:

* Intentional Outreach to the Diverse Populations of our Communities.

* Intentional Outreach to the Ethnic-Special Populations of our Synod.

* Intentional Outreach to Children, Youth, and Young Adults.

* The Development of New Congregations.

* The Transformation of Congregations.

* The Re-Rooting of Congregations in their Neighborhoods.

* The Development of the "Equipping Leaders for Mission" Program.

Contact Information:

Phone: 818-507-9591

Fax: 818-507-9627

E-mail: office@socalsynod.org

Welcome to the Southwest California Synod, ELCA

1300 E Colorado St

Glendale CA 91205-1406

· Read the Latest Synod eNewsletter: “Synews”

· Synod Assembly Videos

· Read “Synnouncements” for events in the Synod

For information on ELCA disaster response go to: elca.org/disaster

(Donation Opportunities, Worship Resources and Relief Response Updates)

** COOLING CENTERS **

To provide the public with relief from the heat, City of Los Angeles facilities will be utilized as cooling centers. Those facilities include Libraries, Senior Citizen Centers, and Recreation and Parks facilities.

· For information regarding City facilities and their accessibility to persons with disabilities: Call 3-1-1.

· Libraries: (213) 228-7000 or visit www.lapl.org/branches/

· Senior Centers: (213) 202-2700 or visit www.laparks.org/dos/senior/senior.htm

· Recreation Centers: (213) 202-2700 or visit www.laparks.org.