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7/10/2025 Newsletter Archive
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7/10/2025 Newsletter Archive

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Learn more about our new Disaster Response Coordinator's website page & online event!

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7/3/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Celebrating Pride Month 2025, A Special 4th of July Message from the Bishop.

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6/25/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Celebrating Pride Month 2025, Updates from Presiding Bishop Eaton and MORE!

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6/20/2025 Newsletter Archive
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6/12/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Church's Response to ICE, Pride Month.

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6/8/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Thank you for attending the 2025 SWCA Synod Assembly! Post-Assembly Survey, Grant Cycle, and Other News Inside!

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In Response to National Guard presence in Los Angeles
Synod News & Updates Brian Flatgard 6/8/25 Synod News & Updates Brian Flatgard 6/8/25

In Response to National Guard presence in Los Angeles

In response to the National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, Bishop Brenda Bos calls the church to peace, nonviolent witness, and faithful advocacy. The statement urges prayer, care for those affected by ICE actions, and engagement with elected officials in pursuit of justice and due process.

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6/5/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Thank you for attending the 2025 SWCA Synod Assembly! Post-Assembly Survey, Grant Cycle, and Other News Inside!

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Support for Migrants and Refugees
Synod News & Updates Brian Flatgard 5/30/25 Synod News & Updates Brian Flatgard 5/30/25

Support for Migrants and Refugees

Bishop Brenda Bos affirms the dignity of migrants and refugees and pledges the synod’s support as policies threaten families and livelihoods. The message emphasizes welcome, spiritual care, and solidarity within Southern California’s congregations.

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5/29/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Bishop Sermon & Important Assembly Updates!

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5/22/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Assembly Agenda & Bulletin of Reports Inside. Look for the Assembly section in this Newsletter for virtual links & other important announcements!

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5/15/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Look for the Assembly section in this Newsletter for virtual links & other important announcements!

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5/8/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Look at the Assembly Section for instructions to send us a video and sign up for volunteering opportunities!

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5/1/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Look for the Assembly Section in this Newsletter for the Hotel Group Rate link!

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4/30/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Conference Spring Assembly Flier.

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4/24/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Book your Assembly Group Rate Hotel Room using the link in this Newsletter!

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4/22/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Bishop's Post Easter Sermon

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4/17/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Easter Newsletter: A Special Bishop's Call for Videos for our Assembly Theme!

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4/9/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Assembly Reports & Registration Due Next Week! And a Special Bishop's Call for Videos for our Assembly Theme!

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4/7/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Call for Volunteers: Volunteers Needed!

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