by Joshua Drobena | Oct 16, 2019 | News Releases
TORRINGTON, CT (SZS) — The Rev. Hans-Fredrik Gustafson, longtime “church shepherd” of our synod and faithful servant of Christ, was posthumously recognized by the Synod for his life of ministry to God’s people. Pastor Gustafson began his ministry in the Slovak...
by Joshua Drobena | Oct 30, 2018 | News Releases
TORRINGTON, CT (SZS) — With autumn comes the changing colors of the leaves and a growing chill in the air. However, while nature may be slowing down for the winter, many of us are picking up our pace as we resume our work and school schedules. The same is true...
by Joshua Drobena | Aug 23, 2018 | News Releases
Update: Added information about memorial services that was not previously finalized at time of original publishing. Article follows: The Rev. Dr. Hans-Fredrik Gustafson + 1935—2018 + Spes mea in Deo est With reverence and affection, our Synod remembers Hans-Fredrik...
by Joshua Drobena | Nov 11, 2017 | News Releases
TORRINGTON, CONN (SZS) — Five centuries have passed since German monk, priest, and professor Dr. Martin Luther wrote his 95 theses in Wittenberg, Germany. To observe this 500th anniversary, our synod’s congregations have marked this milestone with celebration,...
by Joshua Drobena | Aug 24, 2017 | News Releases
TORRINGTON, CONN (SZS) — Our Synod, in partnership with the leadership of the Lutheran Theological Seminary of Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia (Evanjelická Bohoslovecká Fakulta, Univerzita Komenského), is hosting four seminary students as this...