At Our Savior’s, Lancaster, church youth are taking part in a fun, interactive, and innovative learning opportunity. Once a month, Sunday School leaders discuss a Bible story in depth. Then, Sunday School students and… Youth at Our Savior’s, Lancaster Get Theatrical with Bible Stories on Video
On January 27, following a SWCA Synod Women of the ELCA Winter Gathering that focused on issues vital to those who care for seniors, California Lutheran Homes and Community Services hosted a reception to introduce… California Lutheran Homes Aging Resources Library at the Lutheran Center
Ascension, Los Angeles and Another Level Ministries joined together for worship on Sunday, January 28, and afterwards held their Inaugural “Mac Yo’ Cheese” cook-off and competition. Another Level, which shares Pastor Jonathan Hemphill with Ascension… “Mac Yo’ Cheese” at Ascension, Los Angeles & Another Level Ministries
Sermon by Bishop Dr. R. Guy Erwin for the Celebration and Commemoration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 14, 2018 Westchester Lutheran Church, Los Angeles, CA Texts: Micah 6:6-9; Psalm 133; 1 John… Bishop Guy Erwin’s Sermon at the SWCA Synod Celebration and Commemoration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – January 14, 2018
At the 2014 and the 2017 Women of the ELCA Triennial Conventions, members voted to bring awareness to and prevent human trafficking. Below are ways that WELCA is working to end human trafficking. What is… January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
by Sharon Heck heck37@verizon.net The following article appeared in the Bread for the World newsletter. It shows the urgent need for our activism with elected officials in Washington D.C. Thanks to you and other members,… Peace with Justice, January 2018
Recipient of a 2017 SWC Synod Mission and Ministry Grant, the Hill Avenue Grace, Pasadena Food Shelf ministry is open every Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30, rain or shine. It services 50 to 70… Hill Avenue Grace’s Food Shelf Ministry Meets Area Needs
Twice a year the Region 2 Synods of the ELCA, which include Southwest California, Pacifica, Grand Canyon, Sierra Pacifica, and Rocky Mountain, collaborate in providing a high-quality First Call Theological Education program for the region’s… FCTE: First Call Rostered Ministers learn Executive Business Skills at CLU
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 ELCA. This… Dear Church: #MeToo – Pastor Jennifer Chrien