Mission
The Synod of the Southwest participates with others in the ministry of Jesus Christ to encourage and support mission in the Southwest by:
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Faithfully responding to the multicultural and historically-informed context in which God has placed us;
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Engaging one another in dialogue about ministry and faith across presbytery lines,and in partnership with the larger church (including, among others, General Assembly, other synods and ecumenical partners;
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Sharing and developing resources of people history, money and skills in seeking to live faithfully together.
Vision
God is weaving the Synod of the Southwest into a tapestry of cultures, peoples and dreams – an “Ojo de Dios” that envisions a future of wholeness, grace and beauty.
Ojo: The center represents the pupil of the eye of the Spirit. The four points represent earth, fire, air and water. The ojo symbolizes a wish for health, fortune and long life.
A series of seminars on Biblical Preaching
Kaleidoscope Biblical Preaching Event
We are excited to invite you to the Synod of the Southwest’s Biblical Preaching Event, "Preaching the Psalms" with the Rev. Dr. Jerome Creach. This year’s event will take place at Franciscan Renewal Center in Phoenix, AZ, beginning 5:00 p.m. on September 3rd and ending 1:00 p.m. on September 6th.