To the people, deacons, and pastors of the Southwest California Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and to all to whom these greetings may come, in the city and the world: The Lord… Bishop Guy Erwin’s New Year’s Greeting, 2018
To you, dear friends in Christ of the Southwest California Synod and in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, to our Lutheran, ecumenical and interfaith partners locally and in the wider world, and to everyone… Bishop Guy Erwin’s 2017 Christmas Message
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: Thanksgiving for the Suffering – Pastor Bill Hurst
Martin Luther lived in a world very different from ours 500 year ago. In his world, obedience was the norm, and the ability to make free choices about one’s life were limited – and though… Bishop Guy Erwin’s Message for Reformation Sunday, 2017
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: Is there room for me? – Rev. Jessica A. Harren
This was all new to me. It was my first time at Triennial, it was my first time as a voting board member, and it was my first time serving as a chair at the… Being a “Nice” Christian vs. Being a “Good” Christian – WELCA Triennial 2017
The speakers at July’s 2017 Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering in Minnesota all spoke to JUSTICE. The theme was ALL ANEW, and Leymah Gbowee, a Nobel Peace Prize winner from Liberia, stated that Anew… Report on the July ELCA Triennial Gathering
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.… Dear Church: There’s something I need you to understand – Pastor Jennifer Chrien
To the pastors, deacons, and people of the Southwest California Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: Dear siblings in Christ, grace and peace to you in Jesus’ name! Just over a week ago now,… Bishop Erwin’s Pastoral Letter on Racism in America
We have a tendency to describe our economic systems as though they are outside of our control and unchangeable. We talk about economic forces, upturns, and downturns as if they are naturally occurring phenomena. In… Engage in faith and economic justice with the 1K Initiative