What does it mean to be Lutheran in Southern California?

First and foremost, to be Lutheran means to be Christian. We believe and wish to live out the words of the Apostles creed, believing in God the creator, Jesus the Savior and the Holy Spirit, God’s gift to the church to bring us together in love with God, each other and this world...

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Bishop Brenda Bos' public witness as read in synodical newsletters and media posts.

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Bishop’s Quarterly Report – 4th Quarter, 2025
Bishop’s Quarterly Report – 4th Quarter, 2025

Marking one year since the Eaton and Palisades fires, Bishop Brenda Bos offers a pastoral reflection and outlines key priorities for the synod in 2026, including disaster response, congregational resilience, and long-term ministry planning.

Informe del Cuarto Trimestre de 2025 de la Obispa
Informe del Cuarto Trimestre de 2025 de la Obispa

En este mensaje para iniciar 2026, la obispa Brenda Bos reflexiona sobre el primer aniversario de los incendios de Eaton y Palisades, comparte avances en la respuesta del sínodo y presenta los ejes del nuevo Plan Estratégico, reafirmando que somos iglesia juntos, llamados a la fidelidad, la resiliencia y el amor.

A Prayer from Bishop Brenda Bos for ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
A Prayer from Bishop Brenda Bos for ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

In light of the tragic Minneapolis ICE shooting that stirred national concern, Bishop Brenda Bos prays for comfort, courage, and justice for all affected. The prayer invites Christians to remain united in love, even amid deep pain and difference. 

Bishop's Close of Advent Message 2025
Bishop's Close of Advent Message 2025

In her closing Advent message, Bishop Brenda Bos reflects on waiting, vulnerability, and God’s surprising presence in a troubled world. Drawing on the journey of Mary and Joseph, she invites the church to walk forward in faith, trusting that God is with us.

  • “Your life as a Christian should make non-believers question their disbelief in God.” —Dietrich Bonhoeffer

  • “Pray, and let God worry.” —Martin Luther

  • “God writes the gospel, not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.” —Martin Luther

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