UPDATE: As an SBA-certified lender, the ELCA Federal Credit Union (ELCA FCU) has been working closely with the Mission Investment Fund to provide special assistance to our members and customers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The ELCA FCU is now able to offer loans to congregations and ministries for the
Continue readingTo All Congregational Leaders: I hope everyone is staying well and doing their part complying with the Governor’s stay home order. On March 18th, Families First Coronavirus Response Act was put into law. The law requires that all employers with 500 or less employees offer sick leave benefits to their
Continue readingMorning Prayer for April 2, 2020 Download bulletin here Spanish Psalm 31:9-16 Evening Prayer for April 1, 2020 Download bulletin here Spanish Psalm 143 Morning Prayer for April 1, 2020 Download bulletin here Spanish Psalm 143 Evening Prayer for March 31, 2020 Download bulletin here Spanish Psalm 143 Morning
Continue readingThe LA River X Instagram account is currently featuring the photographs and mediations of Lars Bunch on this unique urban river. During this time of social isolation, we are encouraged to go outside (with proper precautions) for our physical, mental, and spiritual health. If you are physically able to go
Continue readingIf your church currently livestreams services, we want to know about it! Please send your livestreaming information, including links, to Samantha Henderson, Communications Coordinator in the SWCA Synod Office - shenderson@socalsynod.org. National Lutheran Choir Playlist (the National Lutheran Choir is making their music freely available at this time) Holy
Continue readingWith the continued spread of this disease, the ELCA is actively and intentionally assessing the situation, communicating with personnel and companions in Europe and Asia, and taking action that prioritizes the safety of their members, their global companions, and our entire human family. We encourage everyone to stay informed and
Continue readingOn August 25th, many churches and communities will be marking this quad-centennial of “Landing Day,” a tragic event that ushered in four centuries of slavery, Jim Crow, segregation, and racism which persists today. The ELCA continues to grapple with its complicity in these injustices. The congregations of the Southwest California Synod
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