The La Crosse ELCA Synod has over 70 congregations walking together in their faith. They are partnered with all of the ELCA synods in the United States. In addition, the La Crosse Synod has sister synods in the world. Peru and the Czech Republic are two of the sister synods. In the summer of 2024, there is a selected delegation set to travel to the Peru Inglesia Synod to connect and walk in encouragement with their faith journey, mainly based in Lima. They have struggled due to political unrest and economic challenges. Their pastors work full time in other jobs and carry on their ministry when they are able to.
I was fortunate to be selected as part of the delegation. The trip was supposed to be in July 2023, but safety concerns in the country let to a postponement. We have had several group meetings at the Synod office since 2022 to learn more about Peru and their challenges. Please consider donating to this cause; any money donated will be sent to the La Crosse Synod to go towards support in Peru and some travel costs incurred by the delegation. Participants will also contribute to the costs of the trip.
In Christ, Sharon Pfaff
Lewis Valley member
I was fortunate to be selected as part of the delegation. The trip was supposed to be in July 2023, but safety concerns in the country let to a postponement. We have had several group meetings at the Synod office since 2022 to learn more about Peru and their challenges. Please consider donating to this cause; any money donated will be sent to the La Crosse Synod to go towards support in Peru and some travel costs incurred by the delegation. Participants will also contribute to the costs of the trip.
In Christ, Sharon Pfaff
Lewis Valley member