California Fire Relief
The rampant fires in California have been extinguished. Thousands of people have been displaced, homes damaged or destroyed, vehicles incinerated, and family heirlooms lost forever. The damage is enormous, and the response needs to be… California Fire Relief
2019 Mileage Rates
Per the Internal Revenue Service, the 2019 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes as of January 1, 2019 will be:… 2019 Mileage Rates
Dear Church: A Message from the Tijuana Refugee Camps – Rev. Alexia Salvatierra
Dear Church is a semi-regular blog featuring pastors and other church leaders. Views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Southwest California Synod of the… Dear Church: A Message from the Tijuana Refugee Camps – Rev. Alexia Salvatierra
Bishop Guy Erwin’s Statement on the Thousand Oaks Shooting
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus reminds us that God is very close to those who grieve, and brings them solace. Late last night,… Bishop Guy Erwin’s Statement on the Thousand Oaks Shooting
From Bishop Guy Erwin – November Election, 2018
To the people, pastors, and deacons of the Southwest California Synod, ELCA, and to all who read this letter: Grace and peace to you in Christ! Jesus’ great commandment both calls us to the love… From Bishop Guy Erwin – November Election, 2018
Dear Church: Was Jesus Political? – Rev. Steve Otte
Dear Church is a semi-regular blog featuring pastors and other church leaders. Views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Southwest California Synod of the… Dear Church: Was Jesus Political? – Rev. Steve Otte
Trinity, Long Beach: Sharing Love with a Community Meal
Rev. Scott Fritz, Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Beach Let us go now to the banquet, to the feast of the universe. The table’s set and a place is waiting; come, everyone, with your gifts to share.… Trinity, Long Beach: Sharing Love with a Community Meal
Bishop Guy Erwin’s Homily for Reformation Sunday, 2018
Homily for Reformation Sunday Vespers October 28, 2018, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, New York City The Rev. R. Guy Erwin, Ph.D Text: Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in… Bishop Guy Erwin’s Homily for Reformation Sunday, 2018