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10/15/2025 Newsletter Archive
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10/15/2025 Newsletter Archive

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CLUE Prayer Vigil Invitation, California Lutheran University Inaugural Invite, and more!

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10/9/2025 Newsletter Archive
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CLUE Prayer Vigil Invitation, California Lutheran University Inaugural Invite, and more!

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A Letter from Bishops of the ELCA to the Church 
Synod News & Updates Brian Flatgard 10/9/25 Synod News & Updates Brian Flatgard 10/9/25

A Letter from Bishops of the ELCA to the Church 

Nearly all ELCA bishops, including Bishop Brenda Bos, issue a joint letter committing the church’s public witness to dignity, justice, and solidarity with those who are marginalized. Grounded in faith, the letter calls the church to resist Christian Nationalism and to Insist on Love in word and action.

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10/2/2025 Newsletter Archive
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SWCA Treasurer Announcement & Presiding Bishop Installment Livestream Link!

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Bishop’s Thoughts on Public Witness
Synod News & Updates Brian Flatgard 10/2/25 Synod News & Updates Brian Flatgard 10/2/25

Bishop’s Thoughts on Public Witness

Bishop Brenda Bos reflects on recent experiences in Washington, D.C., and in ELCA-wide discernment work, highlighting how faithful public witness, advocacy, and Spirit-led dialogue shape Christian life in the world today.

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9/25/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Bishop Bos's Thoughts on Public Witness Inside!

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9/18/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Open this Newsletter to See a New Disaster Relief Event, Prop 50 Guidance, Bishop's Invite to Online Prayer Sessions, and More!

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CA Bishops Letter in Support of LOPP
Synod News & Updates Brian Flatgard 9/18/25 Synod News & Updates Brian Flatgard 9/18/25

CA Bishops Letter in Support of LOPP

California Lutheran bishops have issued a letter in support of the Lutheran Office of Public Policy for California (LOPP) ahead of the public vote on Proposition 50. Two letters outline faith-based advocacy and policy considerations related to the measure.

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9/11/2025 Newsletter Archive
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A Prayer for Patriots Day (9/11), The Oasis Registration Deadline, Bishop's Invite to Online Prayer Sessions, and More!

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Bishop’s Statement on Supreme Court ICE Ruling
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Bishop’s Statement on Supreme Court ICE Ruling

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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9/4/2025 Newsletter Archive
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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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8/28/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Open to see Ordination & Installation invites, a New Disaster Relief Report, Webinars, Events and more!

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8/21/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Open to see the new layout & more important events!

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8/15/2025 Newsletter Archive
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David Lin's Ordination Invitation. This Saturday in Monterey Park! Open for details.

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8/14/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Voting Member Reflections, a Call from the Bishop of Washington D.C, and More!

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8/7/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Pr Douglas Barclay's speech at Churchwide, A Synod Maternity Leave Announcement, The Oasis, and More!

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7/31/2025 Newsletter Archive
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The ELCA Has a New Presiding Bishop! Open to Read More!

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7/28/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Special Statement from Bishop Bos on Lawsuit for Immigration Raids at Houses of Worship.

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7/24/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Churchwide next week, CBS Segment and more!

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7/17/2025 Newsletter Archive
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7/17/2025 Newsletter Archive

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