The Southwest California Synod is on the unceded territory of the Salinans, Fernandeño, Tataviam, Kitanemuk, Gabrieleno, Serrano, Kitanemuk, Yokuts, Tejon, Chumash, Tongva, and Kizh people/ tribes. The SWCA Synod rests on the traditional territory of over 11 different indigenous people.
Southwest California Synod, ELCA
Lutheran Center
1300 E. Colorado Street
Glendale, California 91205
(818) 507-9591
The Southwest California Synod is a Reconciling In Christ Synod, making a public commitment to welcome, include and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. For information about becoming a Reconciling in Christ congregation or organization, please contact the Region 2 RIC Coordinator or the RIC office.
