Twenty-Eight youth and adults joined together in July to go on a houseboat adventure on Lake Shasta, led by Janet Renick of Christ Lutheran Church of West Covina, along with four adult leaders. 12 different… Synod Youth Sail and Shine at Lake Shasta
Unless you’ve been on a deserted island all of July, you’re probably aware of Pokémon GO, an Augmented Reality game application that allows players to use their smartphones… What to do when the Pokémon come to your church?
An important part of the 2016 Southwest California Synod Assembly, which featured the theme “Welcoming the Stranger,” were the “Witnesses to Welcome” who presented their testimonies of the welcome and support they received from the Lutheran… Videos of “Witnesses to Welcome” Now Available
In 2013, former Bishop Dean Nelson ordained Pastor Marcos “Mark” Panahon at St. Matthew’s Church in Glendale. In September of that year, St. Matthew’s Filipino outreach community became an official ministry. St. Matthew’s senior pastor,… St. Matthew’s Filipino Outreach
St. Francis of Assisi was called the “Second Christ.” Forsaking the wealth he was born into, he chose a life of poverty with the common people, and was so at home in the creation that… Mission St. Francis in Chatsworth: Reaching Out to the Community
There is a new and growing community, lead by Pastor Ryan Chaddick, gathering in the Santa Clarita Valley. When we gather, things happen. Things and people, Bloom. This past year, one person in particular who Bloomed… Bloom: A Special Place in Santa Clarita
Iglesia Luterana Santa Cruz is a unique tri-lingual community in Santa Maria, primarily supported by the Central Coast Conference of the Southwest California Synod. This year, Iglesia Santa Cruz is facing a major transition as… Iglesia Luterana Santa Cruz – A Blending of Traditions
Glory Lutheran Church is an Evangelical Lutheran body, practicing in the full belief of God’s unconditional love and grace through Martin Luther’s theology of Cross and other teachings. Glory is a Purpose Driven church, motivated… Glory Lutheran Reaches out to Mandarin Speaking Students
Hollywood Lutheran Church Thai Fellowship When Pastor Pongtep “Golf” Chutimapongrat, who pastors a Thai congregation at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Whittier, began receiving calls from members of the Thai community in North… Hollywood Lutheran Church Thai Fellowship
Together with other community religious leaders, Bishop Guy Erwin participated in a public demonstration on March 23, Wednesday of Holy Week, protesting the deportation of Central American mothers and children who have sought refuge in… Deportation Protests during Holy Week