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Volunteers Needed for Lutheran Build Day
Katelyn Bailey 2/4/26 Katelyn Bailey 2/4/26

Volunteers Needed for Lutheran Build Day

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Informe del Cuarto Trimestre de 2025 de la Obispa
Synod News & Updates Brian Flatgard 1/13/26 Synod News & Updates Brian Flatgard 1/13/26

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.

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El obispo Curry emite declaración sobre Venezuela
ELCA News and Updates Brian Flatgard 1/7/26 ELCA News and Updates Brian Flatgard 1/7/26

El obispo Curry emite declaración sobre Venezuela

Ante la acción militar de EE. UU. en Venezuela, la Iglesia reafirma su llamado bautismal a la justicia, la paz y la solidaridad, orando por el pueblo venezolano y exhortando a una respuesta humanitaria, responsable y fiel.

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Mensaje de la Obispa para El Dia de Acción de Gracias 2025
Synod News & Updates Brian Flatgard 11/24/25 Synod News & Updates Brian Flatgard 11/24/25

Mensaje de la Obispa para El Dia de Acción de Gracias 2025

En esta reflexión de Acción de Gracias, la obispa Brenda Bos invita a la iglesia a pasar de la oración a la acción, respondiendo al hambre con compasión, generosidad y cuidado, y recordando que la gratitud fiel también alimenta al prójimo.

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Mensaje de Pascua del Obispo - 2024

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SWCA Synod Memorials and Churchwide Assembly | Asamblea Nacional de la ELCA y Memoriales del Sínodo del Suroeste de California | 關於全教會大會的監督牧函

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Brian Flatgard 7/11/24 Brian Flatgard 7/11/24

Informe de la Asamblea del Sínodo del Obispo 2024

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Brian Flatgard 6/28/24 Brian Flatgard 6/28/24

Pastoral Letter regarding Anti-LGBTQ hate (Español)

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Brian Flatgard 4/21/24 Brian Flatgard 4/21/24

Pastoral Letter regarding Anti-LGBTQ hate

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Bishop's Easter Message

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Bishop’s Report to Synod – Third Quarter 2023

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Brian Flatgard 3/21/23 Brian Flatgard 3/21/23

Convocatoria de Nominaciones Consejo y Comités del Sínodo de SWCA

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Brian Flatgard 1/23/23 Brian Flatgard 1/23/23

Bishop’s Pastoral Letter in response to the shooting in Monterey Park (Mandarin and Spanish)

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Bishop's 2023 MLK Day Message

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Bishop's Quarterly Report - 4th Quarter

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Bishop's Quarterly Report - 4th Quarter (Spanish)

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Informe del Cuarto Trimestre de 2025 de la Obispa

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Prayer for Los Angeles | Oración en Contra del "Racismo, el Colorismo, y el Odio en la Ciudad de Los Ángeles

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From Bishop Brenda: Dr. Cecelia Travick Jackson & Pr. Abel Arroyo Traverso | La Dra. Cecelia Travick Jackson y Pr. Abel Arroyo Traverso | 關於監督(主教)助理及青少年事工職位的公告

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2022 Churchwide Assembly Highlights | Aspectos Destacados de la Asamblea Nacional | 年全教會大會亮點

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