10th Anniversary of Emanuel Nine | | In observance of the 10th anniversary of the tragic shooting of nine martyrs at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Eaton calls on us to “lament the wounds of the sin of racism that sow seeds of fear, division, and hatred. Remembering the nine murders in Charleston is a commitment that our church must never forget. As the ELCA, our story is forever bound to the story, people, and community of Mother Emanuel AME. They are us, and we are them.” Find more resources here. | | |
🌿 Tres Hilos Community Garden in San Antonio is where faith, food, and friendship grow together. Formed by two congregations with support from the community, it’s a space where neighbors plant, harvest, and build relationships rooted in justice and love.
🌱 Support gardens like this through the More Than Enough Fund!
📽️ Watch:
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💜 Help us raise $40,000 by September 1 to launch and grow more ministries like this! 💜
We are excited to share that we’ve raised $18,524 so far!
The first $15,000 will be matched dollar for dollar.
If the goal is met by September 1st, Bishop Sue will dye her hair purple!
Click the link below to learn more, download bulletin inserts & info slide, and give.
🎁 Donate: swtsynod.org/more-than-enough
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Assembly Offering Update
As of Tuesday, June 17th, you have given $30,790.66 to the 2025 Assembly Offering for kitchen equipment for the new dining hall at Camp Chrysalis. It's not too late to make your contribution. Click here to give now. Thank you for your generosity!
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Join Us in Prayer for Camp Chrysalis' 75th Anniversary
Camp Chrysalis was dedicated on June 18, 1950. We are inviting congregations to honor the 75th Anniversary of Camp Chrysalis in worship this month.
In the last 75 years it has grown from a little over 40 acres to just under 100 acres. Buildings and play equipment have been added and removed, but the core of Camp Chrysalis has remained. Generations of youth, adults and families have had the opportunity to step away from their day to day, come to this beautiful, holy ground and grow with Christ.
Since the anniversary is on a Wednesday. We are encouraging congregations to offer 75 seconds of silent prayer on June 15 or June 22 and then close with a prayer of thanksgiving. Click here for a litany and prayer of dedication that echoes those shared in the service 75 years ago. Thanks be to God!
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Installation Notice
The Southwestern Texas Synod joyously invites you to the installation of The Rev. David Tinker as Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek in Seguin on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Click to read the full Installation Notice.
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In Memory of Pastor John Schwartz
The Reverend Doctor John Schwartz, Jr. passed away on June 5, 2025. A memorial service will be held at Emanuel's Lutheran Church on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Clergy and SAMs are invited to dress and process — the color of the day is green. We remember Pastor John's family and friends in our prayers and trust that the promise of the Resurrection is true and sure.
Click here to read the full obituary.
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In Discernment:
Shepherd King, San Antonio
Hope, San Antonio
Good News, San Antonio
Good Shepherd, Bastrop
St. James, Ganado
Gethsemane, Austin
Holy Cross, Austin
MacArthur Park, San Antonio
Iglesia Luterana San Pablo, San Antonio
Transition Team Formed:
Immanuel, Comfort
Christ the Victor, Victoria
Faith, Beeville
Interviewing:
Abiding Love, Austin
St. Paul, Nordheim
St. Paul, Mason
Christ, Cherry Springs
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Of Condolence
Condolences to the family of Pastor John Schwartz at his death.
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Updates and Prayer Vigil for the Holy Lands
Thursday, June 26
3-4 PM
In-person and Zoom
Join us at the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio or on Zoom to pray for the Middle East and hear about current realities in Palestine/Israel from our recent trip there. Click here to learn more and register.
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Regional Book Study: Where They Last Saw Her by Marcie Rendon
June 21
11 AM
Zoom
Continue awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives beyond May. Join Women of the ELCA for a discussion on the novel "Where They Last Saw Her" by noted author Marcie Rendon. In conversation with others from our region, we consider how we can accompany our neighbors in their suffering and how we might respond to make changes to systems that enable this epidemic of violence. Join the book study via Zoom here. More information available at Welca.org
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Stewardship Webinar
From Scarcity to Abundance
August 14
6-7 PM
In times when we are feeling that there is not enough, how do we find resources beyond the limits of what our church members and buildings can give? Most churches have currencies they don’t know they have, especially currencies of relationship and truth, that they can develop outside the boundaries of their church location and membership. During this time we will learn how to truly take stock of the gifts we have and discover an abundance of gifts beyond the usual suspects. There’s no need to register, just join the webinar here!
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