Church Throughout the World
The Church Throughout the World Committee is responsible for global mission education and advocacy, providing educational events and programs on global missions, and support for missions and missionaries. The ministry also works to foster relationships with our companion synod in Madagascar.
Opportunities to Connect with Missions Throughout the World:
Companion Synod in Madagascar
Sign up to receive the newsletter of Pastor Kristin Engstrom, who serves as a missionary in Madagascar. Email her to sign up: kristinengstrom@elca.org.
Donate to our Companion Synod through SWPA Synod with “Toliara” or “Companion Synod” in the memo or note.
Young Adults in Global Mission
Learn more about their work by exploring their website
Share the opportunity with young adults
Donate to support YAGM volunteers
Education resources for all ages, including “At the Table” VBS curriculum
Guides to learn more about your neighborhood’s needs and explore developing hunger-related congregational ministries
Make and share LWR quilts
Make and share LWR kits
Donate money, including for the “Educate girls, eradicate hunger” campaign
Explore their free worship resources
Disaster Preparedness Guide
Follow on social media: @ELCALDR on Facebook or @ELCA_LDR on instagram
Donate to support their crisis response ministries
ELCA Sumud
Embracing justice, peace, and nonviolence in the Holy Land
Articles, webinars, bulletin inserts, events
Donate to Lutheran relief efforts in Ukraine, the Holy Land, and a general crisis fund
Explore Lent, Advent, Reformation, and general Bible study materials
Students and their Families at the School in Ambovombe
Presidents of Madagascar synods visit our synod in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Serving, Connecting, & Equipping Congregations:
The ELCA works with more than 80 companion churches around the world to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Through worship, education, health care, agriculture, disaster response and sustainable development we accompany our sisters and brother in flourishing, long-term and mutual relationships. This ministry committee seeks to connect individuals and congregations with the church global.
How can congregations support church throughout the world?
We are renewing this ministry committee! If you are interested in the Global Church, join with us as we reshape the focus.
Also, If you have ever served as an ELCA (or predecessor body) Global Mission personnel and are connected with the SWPA synod in any way, please contact us so we may gather together a list of those who have served the church in this way.
To get more involved, contact:
Pastor Jennifer McCurry
Chair
prjennifer.mccurry@gmail.com