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
As members of our ELCA, we are freed in Christ to love and serve our neighbor. We are open to the Holy Spirit’s invitation to be active in the world. By sharing our time, talents… God’s Love in Action
Last year, millions of refugees fled war and violence in their home countries, risking everything in search of safety and peace. This forced migration crisis, spurred largely by the Syrian civil war, is part of… Nowhere to Go: Lutherans Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis
LEVN, the Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network, is looking for young adults (age 21-30) with Bachelors degrees for an 11-month program of non-profit volunteer work and learning about social justice. From the end of August 2016… Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network Opportunity
UNDER THE GUN An EPIX Original Documentary executive produced and narrated by Katie Couric and directed by Stephanie Soechtig. Presented by the Synod Justice Team Joint Gun Violence Prevention Task Force UNDER THE GUN examines… UNDER THE GUN
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