Dear Synod of the Sun, Please take care to be sure your homes and church buildings are winter ready. This weekend, we are expecting freezing temperatures and precipitation around all of our Synod. Meteorologists are noting similarities to the 2021 Winter Storm Uri. See the attached images from a meteorologist who presented during a VOAD meeting today. Some northern areas in our Synod are anticipating over 8 inches of snow! Here are important winter readiness suggestions from the Synod of the...

Hello Synod Disaster Partners! Welcome to the SPDR Web , a regular update to share with you something I’ve learned. Sometimes it’s weather, sometimes its disaster readiness advice, sometimes it’s a resource to be shared. Back by popular request – the 2026 Church Disaster Preparedness Calendar! Making sure your church is ready for whatever comes may seem like a daunting task, but it can be divided into smaller tasks to complete each month! Each step will ensure your church has -             ...