by Rev. Marj Funk-Pihl, Director for Evangelical Mission, SWCA Synod Which method of communication to you use MOST OFTEN to get the word out about events and volunteer opportunities in your congregation? Announcements, newsletter, and… You are a vital congregation of our synod! (Part 2 – Love One Another)
Explore accompaniment as the “why” and “how” of mission and learn methods of application in various ministry areas, including cross-cultural relationships, migration and immigration, cross-generational ministry, interfaith dialogue, worship that includes global music and stories,… Global Mission Partners Congregational Resources
Global Church Sunday Congregations are encouraged to celebrate our global partners some Sunday in October. Information for bulletin inserts and a video are provided for use on that Sunday. Each person attending worship is invited… Global Mission Partners – Special Annual Events
Our Southwest California Synod has “companion” relationships with two global partners – Hong Kong and El Salvador. This means that we walk with them in their ministries. Delegations from our synod visit them on a… Companion Synods
by Janet Renick SWCA Synod Coordinator for Youth, Children, and Family Ministries From June 27 to July 1, 31,000+ youth and their adult leaders gathered in the city of Houston, TX for the ELCA Youth… Houston, we had a gathering!
by Rev. Marj Funk-Pihl, Director for Evangelical Mission, SWCA Synod This is where we start. Vitality is not measured by how many people attend your worship services, or how much money you have… You are a vital congregation of our synod! (Part 1 – Relationships with God)