Synod of the Southwest
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Synod of the Southwest
PC(USA)
The multicultural Synod of the Southwest is comprised of four presbyteries spanning the states of Arizona and New Mexico with over 21,000 members in 140 churches and 14 chapels. Cook Native American Ministries Foundation (Tempe, AZ), Menaul School (Albuquerque, NM), and Ghost Ranch Conference Center (Abiquiu, NM) are all within the bounds of the Synod. One of the primary missions of the Synod of the Southwest is to serve as a connectional resource to its presbyteries particularly in leadership development.
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.
Springs of Generosity and Blossoms of Growth
Stewardship in the Southwest
You’re invited to a dynamic stewardship and leadership workshop, May 28 (5:00 p.m.) through May 30 (noon) at the Hilton Phoenix Airport. This event will feature Rev. Peter Reuss, CFRE, a nationally recognized stewardship leader, and Timothy Harris, CPCU, President & CEO of the Insurance Board.
Together, they will guide participants through practical and timely topics including stewardship challenges for smaller churches, modeling generosity, mission and values, cyber security, and updates from the Board of Pensions.
The cost is $125 per person and includes travel, lodging for two nights, and six meals. Registration opens April 1 and closes April 29 at www.synodsw.org. For questions, contact Sharon Yates at sharon@synodsw.org.
