The Southwest California Synod is offering a new Immigration Legal Fee Grant to help cover up to $500 in immigration legal service fees for church and community members.

Pastors and church council members may submit up to four applications per congregation during the first round of funding, while funds are available.

Join us for a Zoom Information Session on Tuesday, August 25, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. to learn who is eligible, what expenses the grant can cover, how to complete the application, important deadlines, and more. There will also be time for questions and answers.

Register HERE

How do we faithfully engage important questions when we don't all arrive at the same conclusions?

Beginning this August, Bishop Brenda Bos invites members of the Southwest California Synod to participate in a four-week Zoom study exploring the ELCA's ongoing work to revise its 2009 Social Statement on Human Sexuality.

In 2022, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly authorized a process to revisit the social statement, reflecting on what the church has learned over the past 15 years and considering how the concept of bound conscience continues to shape our life together. As a member of the task force guiding this work, Bishop Bos will lead participants through thoughtful conversation about the proposed revisions, what they mean for the church, and how we can continue to practice faithful disagreement while remaining rooted in Christ.

Each week offers the same session twice, once on Thursday morning and once on Thursday evening, making it easy to participate in the time that works best for you.

DATES

Session #1 - Thursday, August 13, 11am or 7pm

Session #2 - Thursday, August 27, 11am or 7pm

Session #3 - Thursday, September 10, 11am or 7pm

Session #4 - Thursday, September 17, at 11am or 7pm

Whether you're deeply familiar with the 2009 statement or are engaging these topics for the first time, you are warmly invited to join this opportunity to listen, learn, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.

Watch Bishop Bos's invitation, then explore the study materials and register for a session using the links that follow.

REGISTER HERE

How do we faithfully engage important questions when we don't all arrive at the same conclusions?

Beginning this August, Bishop Brenda Bos invites members of the Southwest California Synod to participate in a four-week Zoom study exploring the ELCA's ongoing work to revise its 2009 Social Statement on Human Sexuality.

In 2022, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly authorized a process to revisit the social statement, reflecting on what the church has learned over the past 15 years and considering how the concept of bound conscience continues to shape our life together. As a member of the task force guiding this work, Bishop Bos will lead participants through thoughtful conversation about the proposed revisions, what they mean for the church, and how we can continue to practice faithful disagreement while remaining rooted in Christ.

Each week offers the same session twice, once on Thursday morning and once on Thursday evening, making it easy to participate in the time that works best for you.

DATES

Session #1 - Thursday, August 13, 11am or 7pm

Session #2 - Thursday, August 27, 11am or 7pm

Session #3 - Thursday, September 10, 11am or 7pm

Session #4 - Thursday, September 17, at 11am or 7pm

Whether you're deeply familiar with the 2009 statement or are engaging these topics for the first time, you are warmly invited to join this opportunity to listen, learn, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.

Watch Bishop Bos's invitation, then explore the study materials and register for a session using the links that follow.

REGISTER HERE

How do we faithfully engage important questions when we don't all arrive at the same conclusions?

Beginning this August, Bishop Brenda Bos invites members of the Southwest California Synod to participate in a four-week Zoom study exploring the ELCA's ongoing work to revise its 2009 Social Statement on Human Sexuality.

In 2022, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly authorized a process to revisit the social statement, reflecting on what the church has learned over the past 15 years and considering how the concept of bound conscience continues to shape our life together. As a member of the task force guiding this work, Bishop Bos will lead participants through thoughtful conversation about the proposed revisions, what they mean for the church, and how we can continue to practice faithful disagreement while remaining rooted in Christ.

Each week offers the same session twice, once on Thursday morning and once on Thursday evening, making it easy to participate in the time that works best for you.

DATES

Session #1 - Thursday, August 13, 11am or 7pm

Session #2 - Thursday, August 27, 11am or 7pm

Session #3 - Thursday, September 10, 11am or 7pm

Session #4 - Thursday, September 17, at 11am or 7pm

Whether you're deeply familiar with the 2009 statement or are engaging these topics for the first time, you are warmly invited to join this opportunity to listen, learn, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.

Watch Bishop Bos's invitation, then explore the study materials and register for a session using the links that follow.

REGISTER HERE

How do we faithfully engage important questions when we don't all arrive at the same conclusions?

Beginning this August, Bishop Brenda Bos invites members of the Southwest California Synod to participate in a four-week Zoom study exploring the ELCA's ongoing work to revise its 2009 Social Statement on Human Sexuality.

In 2022, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly authorized a process to revisit the social statement, reflecting on what the church has learned over the past 15 years and considering how the concept of bound conscience continues to shape our life together. As a member of the task force guiding this work, Bishop Bos will lead participants through thoughtful conversation about the proposed revisions, what they mean for the church, and how we can continue to practice faithful disagreement while remaining rooted in Christ.

Each week offers the same session twice, once on Thursday morning and once on Thursday evening, making it easy to participate in the time that works best for you.

DATES

Session #1 - Thursday, August 13, 11am or 7pm

Session #2 - Thursday, August 27, 11am or 7pm

Session #3 - Thursday, September 10, 11am or 7pm

Session #4 - Thursday, September 17, at 11am or 7pm

Whether you're deeply familiar with the 2009 statement or are engaging these topics for the first time, you are warmly invited to join this opportunity to listen, learn, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.

Watch Bishop Bos's invitation, then explore the study materials and register for a session using the links that follow.

REGISTER HERE

How do we faithfully engage important questions when we don't all arrive at the same conclusions?

Beginning this August, Bishop Brenda Bos invites members of the Southwest California Synod to participate in a four-week Zoom study exploring the ELCA's ongoing work to revise its 2009 Social Statement on Human Sexuality.

In 2022, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly authorized a process to revisit the social statement, reflecting on what the church has learned over the past 15 years and considering how the concept of bound conscience continues to shape our life together. As a member of the task force guiding this work, Bishop Bos will lead participants through thoughtful conversation about the proposed revisions, what they mean for the church, and how we can continue to practice faithful disagreement while remaining rooted in Christ.

Each week offers the same session twice, once on Thursday morning and once on Thursday evening, making it easy to participate in the time that works best for you.

DATES

Session #1 - Thursday, August 13, 11am or 7pm

Session #2 - Thursday, August 27, 11am or 7pm

Session #3 - Thursday, September 10, 11am or 7pm

Session #4 - Thursday, September 17, at 11am or 7pm

Whether you're deeply familiar with the 2009 statement or are engaging these topics for the first time, you are warmly invited to join this opportunity to listen, learn, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.

Watch Bishop Bos's invitation, then explore the study materials and register for a session using the links that follow.

REGISTER HERE

How do we faithfully engage important questions when we don't all arrive at the same conclusions?

Beginning this August, Bishop Brenda Bos invites members of the Southwest California Synod to participate in a four-week Zoom study exploring the ELCA's ongoing work to revise its 2009 Social Statement on Human Sexuality.

In 2022, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly authorized a process to revisit the social statement, reflecting on what the church has learned over the past 15 years and considering how the concept of bound conscience continues to shape our life together. As a member of the task force guiding this work, Bishop Bos will lead participants through thoughtful conversation about the proposed revisions, what they mean for the church, and how we can continue to practice faithful disagreement while remaining rooted in Christ.

Each week offers the same session twice, once on Thursday morning and once on Thursday evening, making it easy to participate in the time that works best for you.

DATES

Session #1 - Thursday, August 13, 11am or 7pm

Session #2 - Thursday, August 27, 11am or 7pm

Session #3 - Thursday, September 10, 11am or 7pm

Session #4 - Thursday, September 17, at 11am or 7pm

Whether you're deeply familiar with the 2009 statement or are engaging these topics for the first time, you are warmly invited to join this opportunity to listen, learn, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.

Watch Bishop Bos's invitation, then explore the study materials and register for a session using the links that follow.

REGISTER HERE

Retreat For SWCA Faith Leaders: A Day of Mental and Spiritual Care

Those who spend their lives caring for others also need time to be cared for.

Pastors, deacons, and SAMs of the Southwest California Synod are invited to a free one-day retreat designed to nurture connection, restoration, and reflection. Set in the peaceful surroundings of Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre, this day will offer guided and self-paced experiences that support both spiritual and emotional well-being.

Thanks to a generous grant funding this event, participants will explore prayer and meditation, self-care practices, art and creative reflection, small-group conversation, and shared fellowship...all while enjoying breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided throughout the day.

Space is limited, and registration closes September 15. We encourage you to reserve your spot early.

RESERVE HERE