Christ the King Sunday

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Interim Bishop Murray D. Finck encourages generosity in this the third part of his series on stewardship. Music from Shepherd of the Valley in Simi Valley and American Lutheran in Burbank, plus children’s chat and song from Lutheran Retreats, Camps & Conferences. Pastor John Yu shares the ministries of Bethlehem Chinese and Lisa Skelley celebrates Grace Diner in Grace, Culver City.

24th Sunday after Pentecost

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Interim Bishop Murray D. Finck continues his series on generosity. Ale Suarez and Lutheran Retreats, Camps and Conferences offer music. The ministries of First Lutheran in Inglewood and Still Water Pantry from Shepherd of the Valley in Simi Valley are celebrated.

23rd Sunday after Pentecost

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Interim Bishop Murray D. Finck reflects on generosity. Holy Redeemer Bellflower shares their food ministry. Music Mayhem offers musical selections.

All Saints’ Sunday

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Deacon Lynn Bulock preaches and worship leaders from New Hope, Agoura commemorate All Saints Day.

Reformation Sunday

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The pastors and congregants of Southwest California Synod’s African Descent communities offer this celebration of Reformation Day. Pastor John Miller preaches. Music by Chester Gregory and Corey Hogan. Spencer Sanders from Olivet, Hawthorne as videographer.

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

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Pastor Julie Morris and the congregation of Mt. Cross Lutheran Church in Camarillo share their service with the synod. Music and a children’s chat from Lutheran Retreats, Camps and Conferences are included.

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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Pastor Kenneth Davis and leaders from Bethel Lutheran Church in Encino offer today’s worship service celebrating Psalm 23. You can find song lyrics found in the worship bulletin.

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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Pastor Brenda Bos leads this service from an outdoor sanctuary, utilizing “paperless music” as a way to invite singing in the home. The staff of Lutheran Retreats, Camps and Conferences provides a modern day telling of a parable. Videos from Music Makes Community round out the teaching of paperless music. www.musicthatmakescommunity.org

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

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Pastor Steve Otte and musicians from Grace Lutheran, Covina, lead this service. Children’s chat and sending song from Lutheran Retreats, Camps & Conferences.

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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Pastor Cyndi Jones, the Pastor of Disability Ministry from Pacifica Synod, celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with this sermon on the healing of Bartimaeus. Pastors Hongsun Kim and Joseph Casteneda Carrera lead prayers in Japanese, English and Spanish. Music from American Lutheran Church in Burbank and Lutheran Retreats, Camps and Conferences.

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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Pastor Dawn Wilder and members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Bakersfield offer today’s service.

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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This service was constructed and produced by Drew Stever, a candidate for ordination in the SWCA synod.

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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Pastor Jonathan Hemphill and the members of Ascension Lutheran Church in Los Angeles celebrate their 78th anniversary with song, dance and greetings from former pastors. This video originally played August 23, 2020 and uses the assigned gospel for that day.

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

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Pastor Roderick Hines and Shandra Hines lead worship for the digital worship service of the Southwest California Synod. Pastor Hines preaches from his series “Relevant Jesus.”

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

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Interim Bishop Murray Finck preaches. Music from Lutheran Retreats, Camps and Conferences and pianist Todd Kolberg is featured.

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

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Interim Bishop Murray Finck welcomes us to today’s worship service featuring two sermons; a drawing sermon on Romans 8 from TEEM Pastor Jade Ortiz and a podcast from Pastor George Villa on the gospel lesson of Jesus walking on the water. Music provided by the musicians of Ascension Lutheran in Thousand Oaks.

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

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Pastor Deborah Andersen and musicians from Grace Lutheran Church in Covina offer this service for the 9th Sunday of Pentecost.

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Service of Thanksgiving for Conclusion of Call

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Bishop R. Guy Erwin of the Southwest California Synod preaches in this service of farewell and godspeed. Members of synod staff, synod council and synod congregations lead worship and offer words of blessing. Music provided by Our Savior’s Lutheran in Long Beach, St. Paul’s in Santa Monica, Tyra Dennis from Another Level Ministries and the Association of Lutheran Musicians.

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

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Pastor James Phillips preaches with several musical selections from Ascension Lutheran Church in Thousand Oaks.

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

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Pastor Scott Peterson offers the sermon and prayers for Sunday, July 12. The Lutheran Chancel Choir at Ascension Lutheran, Thousand Oaks sings a virtual benediction.

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

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Coordinator of Latino Ministries and TEEM Pastor Maria Paiva offers prayers and this week’s sermon. Music by Lutheran Retreats, Camps and Conferences and Todd Kolberg.

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

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Pastor Brenda Bos, Assistant to the Bishop for Rostered Leadership, and Lutheran Retreats, Camps and Conferences join together to celebrate the 4th Sunday after Pentecost.

Third Sunday after Pentecost/Sunday after Juneteenth

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Pastor Craig Beeker preaches and the African Descent pastors offer a powerful Juneteenth commemoration. Recently called pastors in our synod offer the readings and prayers.

SWCA Synod Baccalaureate

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Graduates of Southwest California Synod are celebrated in this baccalaureate with youth leaders and wonderful music. Rachel Kurtz and Tyra Dennis offer special music.

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Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, Elizabeth Eaton, preaches and the staff of the Southwest California Synod (with a few guest stars) lead worship on Holy Trinity Sunday 2020.

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Pastor Tracy Williams preaches and the African Descent pastors of Southwest California Synod celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit in this Pentecost service. Musicians from New City Parish and Another Level Ministries raise the roof.

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A Liturgy for Lookin Up Boldly 

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Pastor Joseph Casteneda Carrera preaches and various members of congregations throughout Southwest California Synod offer prayers, music and readings. The Nicene Creed is performed by a VBS group from Houston, TX.

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Pastor Nancy Switzler and TEEM Pastor Jade Ortiz preach at this synod-wide worship service featuring leaders from throughout Southern California.

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Pastor Matt Keadle preaches with his mother and grandmother; pastors, deacons and members of congregations throughout Southwest California Synod offer dance, creative movement and music in this celebration of the fifth Sunday of Easter, 2020. Bishop Guy Erwin offers greetings in a time of coronavirus.

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Pastors Liz and Ryan Radtke preach, Luther Glen Farm staff lead children’s worship and sing, congregations in the Central Coast Conference lead us in song and readings for “Good Shepherd” Sunday.

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Pastor Hazel Salazar-Davidson preaches about the Road to Emmaus. Members of congregations throughout the Southwest California Synod participate, including John Brown from Resurrection, Redondo Beach, Nathan Maxwell-Doherty from Luther Glen Farm and Tyralucia Dennis from Another Level Ministries, Los Angeles.

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Bishop Guy Erwin preaches and presides at this Service of the Word for Sunday, April 19, 2020. Readings are done by several deacons in the ELCA.

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Bishop R. Guy Erwin presides and Pastor James Phillips preaches at this celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord. Over 20 members of various Southwest California Synod communities participate in this digital Easter Service.

Maundy Thursday with Pastor Brenda Bos. No service bulletin – you are invited to bring a bowl of water, a towel, a candle, and maybe your dinner.

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Bishop R. Guy Erwin presides over a Service of the Word for Palm Sunday. This service includes the passion reading by 40 members of Southwest California Synod congregations.