FCTE: First Call Rostered Ministers learn Executive Business Skills at CLU

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 first call deacons and pastors.  Twice a year for this three-day, two-night event is held

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Southern California Wildfires – How You Can Help

How can you and your congregations help? Lutheran Social Services of Southern California is providing food, shelter, water and more to those impacted by this disaster – you can donate at their linked Facebook page. Donate to Lutheran Disaster Response, which addresses disasters from immediate relief through long-term recovery. United Way of Ventura County

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Dr. Mitri Raheb at the SWCA Synod

The Rev. Dr Mitri Raheb, Pastor Emeritus at Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, Director of the Dar al-Kalima College of Culture and the Arts in Bethlehem, and founder of Bright Stars in Bethlehem, a non-profit organization providing funding and support to the initiatives of the Diyar Consortium (a Lutheran-based, ecumenically-oriented organization serving the whole

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