2020 Bulletin of Reports: South Bay Conference
These past 9 months have provided churches in the South Bay and other conferences with countless challenges and opportunities for ministry. As the old saying goes, when someone gives you lemons are you going to make lemonade? In observing the ministry that has been transpiring since the outbreak of Covid-19,
Continue reading2020 Bulletin of Reports: Foothill Conference
2019/2020 was a year of less transition in the Foothill Conference of our beloved Synod. Here is a brief rundown of some of the leadership and other changes (as on 04/09/2020): Pastor Zach Johnson has been called to Hill Avenue Grace, Pasadena The rest of the Conference has entered into
Continue reading2020 Bulletin of Reports: Pastor James F. Phillips, African Descent Coordinator
Let 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 reading2020 Bulletin of Reports: Mission Team for Justice
The Justice Team continued to meet most months through Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Synod Office. We heard reports from several of our committees or task forces. In February The Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra and Dixie Hansen reported on the circles of care formed to help immigrant youth who
Continue reading2020 Bulletin of Reports: Women of the ELCA Southwest Synodical Organization
Autumn Renewal: On the weekend of October 12-13 the Women of the ELCA (WELCA) held our biannual Autumn Renewal at Cal Lutheran University. The theme was “Sharing God’s Love through Gratitude” using 2 Corinthians 4:15: “Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more
Continue reading2020 Bulletin of Reports: Central Coast Conference
Greetings to our fellow ELCA congregations of Southwest CA: With smoke, fire, pandemic, and a reckoning on race and racism in America, the Central Coast Conference continues to persevere in its care of its communities and love of God. While many of us leaders were bracing ourselves to hold our
Continue reading