• Syracuse-Wawasee Ministerial Association

    A Church Collective Serving the Wawasee Lakes Area

  • BOAT-IN WORSHIP

    Welcome to a phenomenal worship experience! Come by boat or by shore to worship the Lord with us under an open sky. This one of a kind, half hour service praises God with special music and a devotion designed to turn your heart heavenward. There are many ways to attend! Climb aboard The SS Lilly Pad behind The Frog Tavern (by 7:30am) or pull up a chair in front of the incomparable Oakwood Resort to attend by shore or anchor alongside of us with your own boat on beautiful Lake Wawasee. Pull by the Bulletin Boat for a program and a treat for your doggos! Everyone is welcome every Sunday from 8:30-9:00 AM, Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend! Trouble hearing the service? Tune your FM radio to 91.5! Thanks for a great season...See you in 2026!!

  • COMPASS

    The COMPASSion Ministry of the SWMA

    Meeting Needs in Our Wawasee Community

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    Our goal is to compassionately connect with our neighbors to provide hope, comfort and resources along with spiritual and practical direction to those who find themselves in need in the Wawasee area while coming into closer fellowship with those in our community.

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    We all, at some point life, find ourselves in a tough spot. Compass wants to connect with those who are facing hardship due to job loss, illness or accident. We provide assistance with rent/mortgage payments.

    Other Helpful Agencies​

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    Contact Compass

    if you or someone you know is in need in our area!

    Call/Text 574-529-1663

    WawaseeCompass@gmail.com

    Good to Know

    Compass is run solely by volunteers and most administrative costs are generously provided. We are proud that your donations can go directly to those in need and to support the Boat-in Ministry. Tax deductable donations by check can be made out to SWMA and sent to PO Box 92 Syracuse, IN 46567 or donate on this website with a credit/debit card or PayPal account.

     

    Prayers and Volunteers are always welcome. Call to get involved!!!

     

     

  • Compass Thrift Store

    We've got something for you!

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    HOW TO CONTACT AND DONATE!

    CALL US! 574-457-6730

    FOR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL COMPASSTHRIFTSTORE@GMAIL.COM

    OR VISIT THE FACEBOOK PAGE.

    DONATIONS ACCEPTED ONLY WHEN STAFF PRESENT.

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

    Call Karen 574-529-4265 to volunteer

    574-457-6730

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    DETAILS!

    We price to sell!!

    LOCATED AT 601 N. HUNTINGTON STREET IN SYRACUSE

    OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 10-1

    CHECK OUT OUR FB PAGE FOR MORE INFO!

    If Wawasee Schools are closed due to weather, so are we!

  • CHECK BACK FOR 2026 DATES!

    Contacts: Dan Armbruster 574-518-1914

    Penny Plikerd 574-529-3263

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    The Waters Worship Services

    Our SWMA churches take turns ministering at this retirement facility on Sundays from 4-4:30 in Syracuse.

    If you or your church group would like to help out, please call or text us at 574-529-1663!

  • Academic Scholarship

    We provide academic scholarship opportunities through Wawasee High School.

    Please check with your guidance counselor to apply.

    Your future creates the future of the world!

    SWMA desires to supports further education!

  • FOOD PANTRY LOCKERS

    RE-UNITING COMMUNITIES AND ENCOURAGING COLLECTIVE AWARENESS AND ACTION.

     

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    GIVE WHAT YOU CAN, TAKE WHAT YOU NEED!

    SWMA has placed two food lockers offering convenient locations in the Syracuse area at Wawasee High School and the Syracuse Police Department.

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    GIVE WHAT YOU CAN, TAKE WHAT YOU NEED!

    We need help stocking and tidying all of the lockers. Let us know if you or your group would like to volunteer in this effort (or just do it)! You can contact us through the website or text/call 574-529-1663.

  • For Assistance,

    Contact Us Today!

    Sign up here and we'll contact you soon!!!

    Or call/text us at 574-529-1663!