October 29, 2025

Racial Justice Training

November 12, 2025 | 9 AM – 3:30 PM

Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, San Antonio

Join us for a day of racial justice training with the Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown and 3 of our Region 4 Synods.

Cost is $35 in person and $15 online. It begins at 9 AM and goes til 3:30 PM. It will be at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church (14700 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio).

The Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown is an African American pastor, educator, author, and activist with more than two decades of experience advocating for underrepresented communities. With a heart for community and access for all, she stands—and activates—as a truth-teller at the intersection of faith, education, and justice. REGISTER HERE

In Discernment:

Shepherd King, San Antonio

Hope, San Antonio

Good News, San Antonio

St. James, Ganado

MacArthur Park, San Antonio

Iglesia Luterana San Pablo, San Antonio

St. Peter, Marble Falls

St. Martin’s, Austin (for an Associate Pastor)

Good Shepherd, Bastrop

Transition Team Formed:

Immanuel, Comfort

Faith, Beeville

Interviewing Phase:

St. Paul, Mason

Christ, Cherry Springs

St. Peter, Ander

Holy Cross, Austin

Christ the Victor, Victoria

Called:

St. Paul, Nordheim – Pastor Christine Kirchner, Upper Susquehanna Synod

Abiding Love, Austin – Pastor Sergio Rodriguez, Gulf Coast Synod

In Memory of Rev. Henry Schulte

Rev. Henry Schulte passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. We remember Henry's family and friends in our prayers and trust that the promise of the Resurrection is true and sure.

Click to read the full obituary.

Installation Notice

The Southwestern Texas Synod joyously invites you to the Installation of The Rev. Sergio Rodriguez as Pastor of Abiding Love Lutheran Church in Austin on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Click to read the full Installation Notice.

Of Congratulations

Congratulations to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, Seguin, for calling Rodolfo Salazar Jr. as their Associate Pastor, and to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Denhawken, where he will serve on a part-time basis.

Constitutions 101 Webinar Recording

Did you miss our constitutions webinar or just want to go back and refresh your memory?  Watch it now on Youtube or on our website. All congregations should be looking to update their constitutions to come into compliance with the newest model constitution. Questions? Reach out to info@swtsynod.org.

Job Opportunities

• Shepherd of the Hills in Austin is looking for a Director of Youth Ministry. Click here to learn more.

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Ministry Partners

• Cross Trails Ministry
• Men in Mission
• WELCA