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What We Believe
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What We Believe
Our Mission Statement
United in Christ, Diverse in People, Called by the Spirit,
Equipping the people of God to be instruments of God's love.
NUESTRA DECLARACION DE MISION
Unidos en Cristo, Diverso en Communidad, Llamados por el Espiritu,
Equipando a la gente de Dios para ser instrumentos del amor de Dios.
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Book of Faith Initiative
The Book of Faith Initiative increases biblical literacy and fluency for the sake of the world. The ELCA has made a commitment to encourage all members of our congregations, from children to adults, to dig deeper into our book of faith, the Bible. The Book of Faith Initiative embraces a common vision in which all are invited to open scripture and join the conversation. The Southwestern Texas Synod is a Book of Faith Synod. We strongly encourage congregations to become involved with this initiative.
Book of Faith initiative.
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We are Connected in Faith
The congregations of the Southwestern Texas Synod believe we are called to model Jesus' call to unity (John 17). We do that by accompanying each other in this synod; sharing our resources, ideas, and questions. We also believe that our mission and ministry are strengthened when we walk together with the other 64 synods of the ELCA and Lutherans around the world.
Spanish Version of Mission Statement.
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We Reach Out to Others
Everything we do together as disciples of Jesus has one purpose--to be God’s instruments for good in the world. Our congregations serve as launching pads, equipping their members to be God’s hands and feet in their homes, work places, and communities. We are intentional about taking the spark of faith that the Spirit has ignited within us and turning it into a light that shines outwardly to others.
How we put our faith in action.
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We Care for Creation
Lutherans believe all of creation is a gift from God to be cherished and preserved. We are called to live in harmony with God’s world and, where possible, work for the betterment of all God’s creatures. We do this by working together on social and ecological issues locally and globally.
S0cial issues.
ELCA Living Earth reflections.
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Last Published: November 13, 2012 5:47 PM
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