Some of us enjoy travel, spending time with families, and maybe even grandchildren. Some of us are alone. Some of us are doing pulpit supply or volunteering at our home congregation. But when was the last time you were on a spiritual retreat? When we were in a congregation or
Continue readingGrace and peace to you! This summer was quieter than last summer for me. Last year I was traveling to our sister synod in El Salvador and to Columbus, Ohio for the triennial Churchwide Assembly. There was a week in Holden Village in Washington and various other bishop commitments. It’s
Continue readingCentral Lutheran Church in Van Nuys will begin offering Basic English Classes on Tuesday 9/12/2023, and they will run weekly from 7-8:30 pm through November 14. In the past, these classes have been a way to help families with limited English skills work to raise themselves to better and
Continue readingThe ELCA Task Force on Studies for Civic Life and Faith has released a study curriculum for use throughout our church. In providing this study curriculum the task force invites you to join a conversation about religious liberty, the proper role of the church in relation to government, and
Continue readingThis full-time position will be responsible for Synod and Office Operations in our Glendale office. In-person work preferred, although occasional remote work is possible. Reports directly to the bishop, working under constitutional responsibility of bishop and office of the bishop for financial oversight of synodical operations, including property management and
Continue readingThe Welcoming Congregations network of the Southwest Pacific Synod started in 2014 as a response to the needs of newly arrived immigrant children/youth and families from Central America seeking asylum. Since then, our immigrant congregations have continued to serve the migrant community along with other congregations who have responded
Continue readingLa red de Congregaciones de Bienvenida (Compañerismo) del Sínodo del Sudoeste (Pacífico) comenzó en 2014 como una respuesta a las necesidades de los niños/jóvenes inmigrantes recién llegados y las familias de América Central que buscan asilo. Desde entonces, nuestras congregaciones de inmigrantes han continuado sirviendo a la comunidad migrante junto
Continue readingThe 4th Sunday of Easter features the passage from Acts where Stephen, the first Christian martyr, is stoned. He looks into heaven and says he sees the Son of Man seated next to God. The outraged crowd rushes him and kills him. We know this passage is meant to bear
Continue readingFriday, June 2, 2023 8:00 am Registration Opens Gilbert Sports Center 9:30 am Orientation for voting members and use of voting app 10:00 am Opening of the Assembly, adoption of agenda and rules Gilbert Sports Center 11:30 am Workshop Session #1 TBD 12:30 pm
Continue readingWEDNESDAY APRIL 26, 2023, 6:00 PM Watch Party for 1619 Speaks Launch + Reading Join the Synod Mission Team for Anti-Racism at the newly-dedicated Nelson Trout Chapel, at the Southwest California Synod offices, for a watch party celebrating the launch of “1619 Speaks” — an anthology of African-American poets. We
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