AFRICAN DESCENT MINISTRY PRESENTS Reflection and Worship of Juneteenth June 19, 2021 BY THE BLACK PASTORS OF SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA SYNOD Rev. Kenneth Davis, Preacher of the Day “Now What?!” Music by Another Level Ministries Rev. Johnel Barron, Rev. Jonathan Hemphill, Rev. Rod Hines, Rev. John Miller Rev. James Phillips, SWCA
Continue readingThe Rev. Dr. Nelson W. Trout became the first African American U.S. Lutheran bishop and was a mentor, teacher and preacher to many in the African American community. He is a very important figure in ELCA history as he was the first African American bishop of the church. He was
Continue readingLet us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Fall/Winter It’s has been a busy time these last five weeks catching since before that I was on vacation. I am continuing to
Continue readingThe Rev. Dr. Nelson W. Trout Chapel Dedication and Reception previously planned for February, 2020 has been rescheduled for February 2022, when we will be honored to have the Trout Family in attendance. An endowment in honor of Dr. Trout has been established, with a goal of $25,000 by December
Continue readingPaul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD.
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