Synod Study on Civic Life and Faith

  The ELCA Task Force on Studies for Civic Life and Faith has released a study curriculum for use throughout our church. In providing this study curriculum the task force invites you to join a conversation about religious liberty, the proper role of the church in relation to government, and

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Southwest California Synod Director of Finance and Administration

This full-time position will be responsible for Synod and Office Operations in our Glendale office. In-person work preferred, although occasional remote work is possible. Reports directly to the bishop, working under constitutional responsibility of bishop and office of the bishop for financial oversight of synodical operations, including property management and

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2023 Synod Assembly Schedule

Friday, June 2, 2023   8:00 am Registration Opens Gilbert Sports Center   9:30 am Orientation for voting members and use of voting app     10:00 am Opening of the Assembly, adoption of agenda and rules Gilbert Sports Center   11:30 am Workshop Session #1 TBD   12:30 pm

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Synod Mission Team For Anti-Racism

WEDNESDAY APRIL 26, 2023, 6:00 PM Watch Party for 1619 Speaks Launch + Reading Join the Synod Mission Team for Anti-Racism at the newly-dedicated Nelson Trout Chapel, at the Southwest California Synod offices, for a watch party celebrating the launch of “1619 Speaks” — an anthology of African-American poets. We

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