Two Congregations Begin a Shared Ministry Journey

Grace Lao and Hope Lutheran churches in El Sobrante, Calif., celebrated a new ministry partnership with multilingual Pentecost worship in May. Sharing space and resources while honoring each community’s identity, they are exploring how collaboration can strengthen ministry. Their emerging partnership offers Grand Canyon Synod leaders a glimpse of the Spirit’s work through patient listening, shared mission and worship across languages. Read their story in Living Lutheran.

Brandon M. Mercer — In El Sobrante, Calif., members of Grace Lao and Hope Lutheran churches prepare to process into worship on Pentecost Sunday. The joint service and celebration marks the start of a new partnership between the two congregations in which they will share space, resources, leadership and mission.