Identified Strengths E-Communications Congregational adaptability in new worship/bible study formats using Zoom, Facebook Live, or YouTube are STRENGTHES. The freedom that has come to invent new ways of being ‘church’ during the pandemic has created… Foothill Conference SWOT Analysis
Download a PDF of the Southwest California Synod Directory Please contact Edward in the Synod Office (eduarte@socalsynod.org) or (818) 507-9591 with any updates or corrections for the directory
The generous giving of the members of the ELCA throughout the country has given the SWCA Office of the Bishop the opportunity to offer grants to help us share our love with our neighbors. We… Assistance for Feeding Programs
Tutorials How to Take Your Church Virtual (Fast): The Ultimate Guide to Church Live-Streaming During Crisis (Tithe.ly) We’re going to unpack the basic tools and principles that will help you make the best decision for… Tools for Taking Worship Online
Beginning the first Sunday of Advent – November 29, 2020 – the Office of the Bishop will no longer be providing online worship. The Synod website continues to list the different possibilities for worshiping remotely and… SWCA Synod Worship Services
In addition to digital Sunday worship, many of the following congregations are offering Bible study, mid-week worship, daily devotions, virtual camp, and more. If your congregation is offering online worship, send the link to shenderson@socalsynod.org… Online Worship & Opportunities
Channeling Experience and Energy to Motivate Change Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a powerful and easily understandable tool for creating vision and moving through change. Whether your congregation is experiencing confusion over how to move into… Change Strategy/Appreciative Inquiry Workshop