In a pastoral response to the Supreme Court’s ICE ruling, Bishop Brenda Bos laments the impact on migrant communities and urges the church to resist injustice while practicing prayer, love of neighbor, and civic engagement rooted in faith.

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Open to see Ordination & Installation invites, Deaf Awareness poem from one of our congregants, Webinars, Events and more!

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Open to see Ordination & Installation invites, a New Disaster Relief Report, Webinars, Events and more!

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Open to see the new layout & more important events!

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David Lin's Ordination Invitation. This Saturday in Monterey Park! Open for details.

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Voting Member Reflections, a Call from the Bishop of Washington D.C, and More!

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Pr Douglas Barclay's speech at Churchwide, A Synod Maternity Leave Announcement, The Oasis, and More!

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The ELCA Has a New Presiding Bishop! Open to Read More!

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Special Statement from Bishop Bos on Lawsuit for Immigration Raids at Houses of Worship.

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Churchwide next week, CBS Segment and more!

St. Andrews, Los Angeles on NPR and MORE!

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Learn more about our new Disaster Response Coordinator's website page & online event!

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Celebrating Pride Month 2025, A Special 4th of July Message from the Bishop.

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Celebrating Pride Month 2025, Updates from Presiding Bishop Eaton and MORE!

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Church's Response to ICE, Pride Month.

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Thank you for attending the 2025 SWCA Synod Assembly! Post-Assembly Survey, Grant Cycle, and Other News Inside!

In response to the National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, Bishop Brenda Bos calls the church to peace, nonviolent witness, and faithful advocacy. The statement urges prayer, care for those affected by ICE actions, and engagement with elected officials in pursuit of justice and due process.

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Thank you for attending the 2025 SWCA Synod Assembly! Post-Assembly Survey, Grant Cycle, and Other News Inside!

Bishop Brenda Bos affirms the dignity of migrants and refugees and pledges the synod’s support as policies threaten families and livelihoods. The message emphasizes welcome, spiritual care, and solidarity within Southern California’s congregations.