Companion Synod Program of the Oregon Synod
Oregon Synod’s Companion Synod Program
Our Companion Synod Program links the Oregon Synod with the Evangelical-
Augsburg Church in Poland. This relationship began in September 1995 when Bishop Paul Swanson, Darrel Lundby, Assistant to the Bishop, and
twelve others from the Oregon Synod visited Poland and met with Bishop Szarek leader of then Polish Lutheran Church.
The Synod Global Mission Committee then established as our mission….
1. Creating a spiritual bond and special friendship between the Lutherans of Poland and the Lutherans of Oregon.
2. Providing mutual support for each other through prayer as well as other assistance which will promote the Kingdom of God.
3. Offering opportunities to obtain greater knowledge and appreciation for the traditions and mission of each church body.
To that end we will work to forge bonds on three levels
1. Synod to Synod (Companion Synod program)
2. Congregation to Congregation (Partner-church relationship)
3. Person to Person (Friendships)
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Our Companion Synod Program links the Oregon Synod with the Evangelical-Augsburg Church in Poland. Each year a group from Oregon Synod has been traveling to Poland to as volunteers for this program, they have participated in a camp experience that has affected the lives of numerous children of Poland. Since the inception of the Companion Synod program more than 125 individuals representing over 32 ELCA congregations in Oregon have been part of a companion synod mission trip. Currently there are 24 congregations of the Oregon Synod that have companion relations with congregations in Poland. The Oregon Synod Global Mission Committee oversees this project and is always seeking to improve the experience and encourage new team members for future missions. Contact the Global Mission Committee, c/o Delores Vilstrup leovilstrup@aol.com, to inquire about being a participant in upcoming exchanges. |
Resource From CCM
A Guide to Congregational Resources for Growth
This chart asks simple questions which will guide congregational leaders and members to resources available through the Oregon Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The goal is increased personal and congregational growth and health.
To use this chart:
1. Answer the series of questions at the top of the chart.
2. If a question piques your interest and you want more information on how to answer it, go directly below the question to discover the resource available.
3. Contact information is provided for all the resources. If you can not find the information you want or have other questions please call the Oregon Synod office at 503-413-4191.
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