“Embracing the Uncertain," the theme of and reference book for this year’s African Descent Lutheran Association - Los Angeles's Lenten journey, took us – through the testimony of our collection of congregations – on the path of self-examination. We were challenged to consider the many ways in which our lives are inextricably linked to the
Continue readingThis is our future church: A ten-year-old preacher and professional artist; a grassroots campaign for affordable housing; young and diverse communities. African Descent Ministries of the ELCA is celebrating Black History Month with Talks at the Desk, a new series that will explore diverse expressions of the church. For more updates,
Continue readingWe are pleased to announce that The Rev. Joseph Castañeda Carrera will continue his ministry within this synod as Assistant to the Bishop for Authentic Diversity and Ethnic-Specific Ministries. Earlier this year, the SWCA Synod Council approved a resolution to add this new ministry into the work of the SWCA Synod.
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