All members of Southwest California Synod congregations are invited to participate in the Spring Multi-Conference Assembly on April 14, beginning at 6:00 PM. Pre-registrationn is required through the link provided here in order that participants might be placed in their conference's breakout room. As the Spring Assembly begins, all nine conferences of
Continue readingSt. Matthew’s NoHo Home Alliance Launches Immigration Legal Services Initiative
NoHo Home Alliance (NHHA), the non-profit St. Matthew’s, North Hollywood started in 2018, is launching another challenging and important long-term project: providing immigration legal services for low-income immigrants in the San Fernando Valley. Their immigrant services will focus on providing no-cost legal assistance and representation for immigrants pursuing changes in
Continue readingCalifornia Lutheran Homes Aging Resources Library at the Lutheran Center
On January 27, following a SWCA Synod Women of the ELCA Winter Gathering that focused on issues vital to those who care for seniors, California Lutheran Homes and Community Services hosted a reception to introduce the CLH Aging Resources Library, which is hosted by the Lutheran Center in Glendale. Curated by
Continue readingFCTE: First Call Rostered Ministers learn Executive Business Skills at CLU
Twice a year the Region 2 Synods of the ELCA, which include Southwest California, Pacifica, Grand Canyon, Sierra Pacifica, and Rocky Mountain, collaborate in providing a high-quality First Call Theological Education program for the region’s first call deacons and pastors. Twice a year for this three-day, two-night event is held
Continue readingEngage in faith and economic justice with the 1K Initiative
We have a tendency to describe our economic systems as though they are outside of our control and unchangeable. We talk about economic forces, upturns, and downturns as if they are naturally occurring phenomena. In fact, the rules of these systems are created by humans. And, since we made them
Continue readingVolunteer for Social Justice 2017 – 2018 in Northern California with the Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network
LEVN, the Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network, is looking for young adults (age 21 – 30) with Bachelor’s degrees for an 11-month program of non-profit volunteer service and learning about social justice. From the end of August 2017 to the end of July 2018, corps members will be provided housing, utilities,
Continue readingTake Advantage of a Synod Workshop
Synod Director of Finance and Administration Andreas Hirsch conducted a Treasurers’ Workshop at Mt. Carmel, San Luis Obispo on Saturday, May 6 (above). Los Angeles-area congregational treasurers had the opportunity to attend the same workshop at the Lutheran Center in Glendale on April 8. The SWCA Synod offers opportunities throughout
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