In September 2019, I took on the role of Synod Youth Director with the following goals: to give increased attention to racial equity in our synod youth ministries to strengthen connections between youth ministries in our synod to continue connecting youth ministries in our synod to opportunities in the wider
Continue readingby Janet Renick SWCA Synod Coordinator for Youth, Children, and Family Ministries From June 27 to July 1, 31,000+ youth and their adult leaders gathered in the city of Houston, TX for the ELCA Youth Gathering, which happens every three years. It literally takes three years to plan such a
Continue readingAt Our Savior’s, Lancaster, church youth are taking part in a fun, interactive, and innovative learning opportunity. Once a month, Sunday School leaders discuss a Bible story in depth. Then, Sunday School students and volunteers develop, script, cast, and produce a play that depicts the Bible story. The video of
Continue readingThanks to everyone who gathered at Prince of Peace, Covina on Sunday, October 1 in support of the Action Food Pantry’s annual Octoberfest “Beer and Brats” Scholarship Fundraiser! “Action” stands for “Action Together In One Name,” which reflects the interdenominational nature of this ministry. Supporting congregations include local Lutheran, Episcopalian, Methodist,
Continue readingHere’s an update from Carlee Wood, who is serving with the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission during the 2017 – 2018 program year. Members of this year’s Synod Assembly met Carlee when she addressed the assembly about her mission. You can help Carlee meet her fundraising goal here, and keep up with
Continue readingAlong with the other 96 young adult volunteers who have accepted the call to serve with the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission during the 2017 – 2018 program year, Cal Lutheran graduate Carlee Wood will be departing for her year of service on August 23, 2017! Members of this
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