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
Continue readingTools for Taking Worship Online
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. As your bishop, I want
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
Continue readingOffice Assistant – St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, San Fernando
Opening for a part-time church office assistant at St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, San Fernando (ELCA Pastor Charles Collier . Must be experienced, computer savvy, good office and people skills flexible, able to work comfortably with a variety of people, willing to follow instructions.Reports directly to the pastor and is responsible
Continue reading2019 Mileage Rates
Per the Internal Revenue Service, the 2019 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes as of January 1, 2019 will be: 58 cents per mile driven for business use, up 3.5 cents from the rate for
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