As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society and the world.
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September 30, 2022 by Samantha Henderson
SWCA Synodical Women’s Organization – Autumn Renewal
Registration Information Here Women from across the Southwest California Synod are invited to join together and attend SoCal SWO’s 2022 Autumn Renewal. Enjoy an inspiring program, music, fellowship and more–either online or at the beautiful Episcopal Retreat Center at St. Paul’s Commons in the Echo Park District of Los Angeles.
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September 14, 2022 by Samantha Henderson
September 2022 What’s News
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February 2, 2018 by Samantha Henderson
California Lutheran Homes Aging Resources Library at the Lutheran Center
On January 27, following a SWCA Synod Women of the ELCA Winter Gathering that focused on issues vital to those who care for seniors, California Lutheran Homes and Community Services hosted a reception to introduce the CLH Aging Resources Library, which is hosted by the Lutheran Center in Glendale. Curated by
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January 11, 2018 by Samantha Henderson
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
At the 2014 and the 2017 Women of the ELCA Triennial Conventions, members voted to bring awareness to and prevent human trafficking. Below are ways that WELCA is working to end human trafficking. What is your WELCA group doing? Resources about Human Trafficking from the WELCA website that can be
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January 11, 2018 by Samantha Henderson
Peace with Justice, January 2018
by Sharon Heck heck37@verizon.net The following article appeared in the Bread for the World newsletter. It shows the urgent need for our activism with elected officials in Washington D.C. Thanks to you and other members, Bread for the World (BFW) has been able to address the alarming rise in global
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November 13, 2017 by Samantha Henderson
Autumn Renewal, 2017
The Southwest CA Synodical Women of the ELCA Organization met at California Lutheran University from October 20 to 22, 2017 for the 11th Annual Autumn Renewal. This year’s theme was “Dream Anew,” based on Ephesians 3:20, combining the themes of the “Dream Big” 2017 Youth Gathering and the “All Anew” 2017
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September 25, 2017 by Samantha Henderson
Being a “Nice” Christian vs. Being a “Good” Christian – WELCA Triennial 2017
This was all new to me. It was my first time at Triennial, it was my first time as a voting board member, and it was my first time serving as a chair at the convention. The days were very long but also very rewarding. Because it was my first
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September 25, 2017 by Samantha Henderson
Expressions of Love – August, 2017 Foothill Cluster Event
The event sponsored by the Foothill cluster in August did not feature a famous speaker, but instead highlighted stories of the women who came and expressed their love through the needlework they did in response to the message of Mark 12:31 – “Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no
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September 25, 2017 by Samantha Henderson
Report on the July ELCA Triennial Gathering
The speakers at July’s 2017 Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering in Minnesota all spoke to JUSTICE. The theme was ALL ANEW, and Leymah Gbowee, a Nobel Peace Prize winner from Liberia, stated that Anew is not an event, it is a process. The word All means you can’t act
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May 13, 2017 by Samantha Henderson
Peace with Justice, May 2017
by Sharon Heck heck37@verizon.net Bread for the World’s 2017 Offering of Letters is titled “Doing Our Part to End HUNGER.” The United States and the world have made substantial progress toward ending hunger and poverty over the past several decades. Worldwide, extreme poverty – living on less than $1.90
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May 13, 2017 by Samantha Henderson
Report on the 2017 SWCA Synodical Women’s Organization Winter Gathering
by Dona Kintzi It could have been snowing outside and it wouldn’t have mattered, because the climate inside at the Winter Gathering was warm and inspiring. About 84 women (and a few brave men) gathered at Bethania Lutheran in Solvang on January 28, 2017. Many Southwest California Synod congregations contributed to
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January 27, 2017 by Samantha Henderson
Peace with Justice, January 2017
by Sharon Heck heck37@verizon.net I have two different things to share with you. In December, I opened my ELCA World Hunger Advent Calendar that was sent out free to anyone who requested it. The message of December 14 was: “Prayerfully consider making a gift to ELCA World Hunger today. Online at elca.org/hunger/donate
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January 27, 2017 by Samantha Henderson
Report on the 18th Convention of the SWCA Synodical Women’s Organization of the Women of the ELCA
On the weekend of October 14 – 16, the women of the Southwest California Synod met in convention at the Grand Vista Hotel in Simi Valley. The 18th Convention of the Southwest California Synodical Women’s Organization of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America opened and closed with
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