GFS Outreach, Diocese of Los Angeles

10/02/2026

One more day to register! 💫

🧠 We're celebrating World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10th by equipping the community to support young folks.

GFS-LA is covering the certification cost of Youth Mental Health First Aid USA for EDLA adults and GFS-LA alumnae.
This online course will be taught by board member, alumna, and certified instructor, Holly Shafer!

Program Details & Registration Here 🌟
https://gfscalifornia.org/project/gfs-mental-health/

10/01/2026

09/18/2026

Community leaders in the GFS-LA network are hosting a Kids' Concert!🎼🎤 What a treat to be led in song, dance, and worship by the young folks.
Proceeds cover the cost of the children's recent excursion to camp🏞️

🌟See you at 3pm tomorrow!🌟

09/18/2026

🌿 **Women of The Episcopal Church—this invitation is for you.** 🌿

We are pleased to share information about **Magnify: A Women’s Justice Retreat**, offered by The Episcopal Church’s Gender Justice Office.

The retreat will explore how we, as women of faith, can magnify justice in our Church, our communities, and our world. When women come together across ministries, dioceses, and generations, we strengthen one another, share wisdom, and discover new possibilities for faithful action. If you are seeking a meaningful opportunity to grow in faith, deepen your commitment to justice, and connect with other Episcopal women, you are encouraged to attend "Magnify".

08/20/2026

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

Young women and girls are shaping their own futures—and the future of their communities.

Yet persistent inequalities continue to stand in their way.

This , we call for a world where every young woman and girl can learn, lead and thrive.

Read UN Women's statement: http://unwo.men/trSH50ZyROR

07/31/2026

July was unlike every other month for GFS-LA.🛬🌏

From the 1st-9th, our representatives convened with GFS/GBFS groups from around the world. Thanks to Girls' Friendly Society, Sri Lanka and the GFS World teams, over 150 leaders from 24 countries were welcomed in Colombo like family.

And this family got down to business.
📑Every participating country shared a report—an opportunity to both teach and learn from each other.

💸Debates were active for the World Project funding decision—Congrats to Lesotho and their incoming printing program!

🇺🇸Girls' Friendly Society, USA (GFS/USA) stood united with our delegate and newly-consecrated GFS World President‼️, Lois Frankforter.

🙋‍♀️Youth gathered in a summit of faithful professional development and taking action.

🧡Distinguished speakers presented and engaged in a Q&A on

Sri Lanka left an impact on our team, and what a wonderful first World Council it was for Mother Patricia and Klaire, GFS-LA's Chaplain and Executive. It will be an honor for Girls' Friendly Society, USA (GFS/USA) to host in 2029, and our team looks forward to it!

07/25/2026

GFS World Council isn't just a convening of the active, global members, but also an opportunity to connect the international community even deeper with the host country. These articles are proof. 📰📣
Girls' Friendly Society, Sri Lanka and locals were wonderful hosts of us delegates, and it's amazing to see the conversations that GFS sparked in the news!🇱🇰

07/23/2026

We've updated our cover photo! Check out a few memories from GFS-LA's grant programming & more💡👩‍🔧💃👯‍♀️

Stay tuned for the official announcement of the GFS Outreach Grant Award for 2026-2028!