We're Here to Engage, Equip, & Empower WITH You...En Conjunto!
Allow us to help connect you! Please click on one of the following areas below that we are currently working in to find out more information. If you have a question or an area of interested not listed below, please contact: [email protected]. We look forward to partnering with you and building sustainable networks for Latinx ministries across the Southeastern Synod!
Equipping LeadersLatinx Leader Development
Training Latinx Lay Leaders, in Spanish and English, is a resource of the ELCA. You'll need the language!YES!
Learning Spanish and as much as you can about the Latin American peoples, realities, cultures, and history are vital pieces to your participation in Latinx ministries. We accompanyThe Together Way
The Accompaniment Model of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America provide a life-giving approach to how we ministry with, relate to, and are church together in the world. |
Words are importantDefinitions
Hispanic? Latino? Latina? What or who is Latinx? What is the difference between a refugee, asylum seeker, and an immigrant? etc. Congregation+CommunityFinding partners
You will want to partner with others as you engage in Latinx ministries because you can't and shouldn't do it alone! Community engagement and partnership is key. We welcomeELCA AMMPARO
Learn about how your congregation can plug into the ELCA's national initiative to Accompany Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation, and Opportunity. |
Start here...Curious congregations
Complete this quick Google Form to let us know how we can help you develop a Latinx Ministry in your context. What the Lord requires...Diversity, Justice & Interculturality
Understanding how racial history and justice, relating with different cultures, and power imbalances intersect is necessary for the complex work ahead. Immigration helpResources
If you or someone else need help with immigration, documents, know your rights, etc. here are some resources and connections. |