Assistance for Feeding Programs
The generous giving of the members of the ELCA throughout the country has given the SWCA Office of the Bishop the opportunity to offer grants to help us share our love with our neighbors. We applied for and received two grants: $10,000 from ELCA COVID-19 Appeal, and $35,0000 from Lutheran
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Tutorials How to Take Your Church Virtual (Fast): The Ultimate Guide to Church Live-Streaming During Crisis (Tithe.ly) We’re going to unpack the basic tools and principles that will help you make the best decision for your church—one which maximizes your ministry impact and keeps your congregation as physically safe as
Continue readingSWCA Synod Worship Services
Welcome to worship in the chapel of the Lutheran Center in Glendale. We find ourselves in a remarkable situation, in which the danger of contagion with the novel coronavirus has required the cancellation of of worship in our ELCA churches in the Southwest California Synod. You may be by yourself,
Continue readingOnline Worship & Opportunities
In addition to online recorded or live-streamed Sunday worship, many of the following congregations are offering Bible study, mid-week worship, phone-in worship, daily devotions, concerts, virtual camp, and more. If your congregation is offering online worship, send the link to shenderson@socalsynod.org to have it listed here. Youtube creators benefit from
Continue readingBishop’s Colloquy Rescheduled to June 7 – 8, 2020
Due to concerns surrounding the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and following the guidance of medical professionals, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and State of California, the 2020 Bishop’s Colloquy (March 15 – 16) and Boundaries Workshop (March 17) will be postponed. As of this writing, the Bishop’s Colloquy will take place
Continue readingChange Strategy/Appreciative Inquiry Workshop
Channeling Experience and Energy to Motivate Change Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a powerful and easily understandable tool for creating vision and moving through change. Whether your congregation is experiencing confusion over how to move into the future, or is simply excited to discover new possibilities, AI will help. This strategy
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