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.… Read More »California Fire Relief
Synod News
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… Read More »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… Read More »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… Read More »From Bishop Guy Erwin – November Election, 2018
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… Read More »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… Read More »Bishop Guy Erwin’s Homily for Reformation Sunday, 2018
You Are a Vital Congregation of Our Synod! (Part 3 – Love Your Neighbor)
by Rev. Marj Funk-Pihl, Director for Evangelical Mission, SWCA Synod Love is best when its mutual. Right? During our June synod assembly, I asked everyone… Read More »You Are a Vital Congregation of Our Synod! (Part 3 – Love Your Neighbor)