We believe we are called to serve!

The purpose of Missions at Southwood is to connect our members with opportunities to serve their neighbors near and far.

We have developed partnerships with organizations engaged in feeding the hungry and healing the sick. Through these partnerships, we are able to participate in the many ways God is already at work in the world.

You are invited to join us as we serve our neighbors near and far.

Christmas Giving Trees

Christmas Giving Trees at Southwood

Giving Trees are up in the narthex, filled with Christmas wishes from our Mission Partners and Southwood families. By taking a tag from the trees at Southwood or online, you can fulfill a wish and brighten Christmas for a child, a woman escaping abuse, or a family going through crisis.

Online tags are available at:  Online Giving Trees

Bring your new, unwrapped gift (include original Giving Tree tag) or have it shipped directly to Southwood by Sunday, December 8.

Southwood Serves & Mission Sunday 2024

Southwood Serves & Mission Sunday 2024

Southwood is on fire for Missions! We served and celebrated the many ways God has lit a fire at Southwood for serving others.

Southwood Serves 2024 Pictures

Watch the Mission Sunday Prelude Video to hear a message from some of our Community Mission partners:
Watch Mission in action in 2024: 

Areas We Serve

The East African country of Tanzania is home to Mt. Kilimanjaro and a great place to experience beautiful wildlife safaris.

Our sister church, Uswaa Lutheran Parish, is located in the Moshi district which is on the southern slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. We have partnered with the church since 2002 in our efforts to grow in our faith and our love for others.

Through many projects our partnership has provided opportunities for education, employment and health care in the community. 

Learn more about Tanzania

Southwood has served in many areas of Honduras since we began with dental mission teams in the early 2000's. After building the church in La Ceibita and then officially becoming sister church partners, that village has a special place in our hearts. La Ceibita is located in the central-northern mountain region of Honduras with beautiful views everywhere.

Our partnership has provided clean water for the area, built more than 50 homes and provided opportunities for education and employment. 

Southwood also supports Haley Janssen in her work with a children's home in El Progreso, Honduras.

Learn More about Honduras

Southwood partners with organizations in our community to support their work in poverty alleviation and to provide members opportunities to serve our community. 

Learn more about Community Missions

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