Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9b) 

This fall's 2017 Bishop's Gatherings are just around the corner. Both rostered ministers and lay leaders are invited to be with us, with congregational executive committees strongly encouraged to attend. You are welcome to attend the gathering on the date that works best for your schedule and location.*

To assist our host congregations in planning, we strongly encourage congregations or individuals to register using this link for the gathering they plan to attend. Congregations are encouraged to collect names from their members and register the entire group at one time. Individuals may also register on their own. There is NO cost to attend.

All gatherings will begin with the first 45 minutes for Rostered Ministers, followed by a 15 minute break. Lay leaders will then join the group at the second time listed.

Saturday, September 23 - 9:30 Rostered/10:30 Lay Leaders - until noon

St. Paul Lutheran, Fullerton

Sunday, September 24 - 1:30 Rostered/2:30 Lay Leaders - until 4:00 p.m.

Gloria Dei Lutheran, Dana Point

Saturday, October 7 - 10:00 Rostered/11:00 Lay Leaders - until 12:30 p.m.

Lutheran Church of Our Savior, San Bernardino

Sunday, October 8 - 2:00 Rostered/3:00 Lay Leaders - until 4:30 p.m.

Bethany Lutheran, Norco

Saturday, October 21 - 9:30 Rostered/10:30 Lay Leaders - until noon

San Marcos LC, San Marcos 

Sunday, October 22 - 2:00 Rostered/3:00 Lay Leaders - until 4:30 p.m.

Clairemont Lutheran, San Diego

*A date for Hawaii's Gathering in January 2018 will be shared once it is available.

Online registration is NOW open. Receive a $25 discount when you register by September 20. Follow this link to register online.

Visit the TheOasis webpage for more information about the event including speakers, costs, hotel info, schedule, recreation opportunities and more. Don't forget to reserve your hotel room by the September 22 deadline to take advantage of the reduced rate.

Safe Boundaries Workshop
At the 2017 Pacifica Synod Assembly, a resolution was passed strongly encouraging every rostered minister of this synod to have completed a Professional Ethics and Boundaries training sometime between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2018. This resolution also asked each rostered minister to renew this training every three years.

On Monday, October 23, a Safe Boundaries Workshop, led by Ms. Barbara Keller from the ELCA Churchwide Offices in Chicago, will be held from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Palm Desert (42695 Washington Street). The cost is $25 and includes lunch. To attend this workshop, please register in advance by selecting the Safe Boundaries option found on the TheOasis registration page. If you are NOT planning on attending TheOasis, but would like to attend the Safe Boundaries Workshop, please contact Terri Robertson at 714.692.2791, ext. 732 or by email at [email protected] to register for the workshop alone.

"Shining Your Light, Telling Your Story"

Region 2 Deacon's Gathering

~See the Broader Picture~ ~Converse with Synodical Bishops~

ALL are welcome!

January 9-11, 2018

Gathering Location:  Rocky Mountain Synod Office of the Bishop, Denver, CO

Speaker:  Carol Jacobson, Ph.D.,  Associate Professor of Practical Theology

Diaconal Ministry Program Director,  Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary

All deacons presently serving in a congregation or specialized ministry, waiting to serve, retired, on leave or discerning a call to ministry, are invited to attend. More information about this event and the link to register, may be found on the event webpage. 

Join Lutheran Retreats, Camps and Conferences on Wednesday, September 20th at Petco Park as the San Diego Padres take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. This evening is a fundraiser to support Lutheran Outdoor Ministry in Southern California. $5.00 of your ticket price goes to support LRCC.

All are welcome to sit with the LRCC staff, learn about upcoming LRCC events, and enjoy a great game. To purchase tickets, email Nate Maxwell-Doherty  or go to:   http://m.mlb.com/padres/tickets/group/events  - Password- lrcc17.

You are invited to Join Third Avenue Charitable Organization (TACO) for an evening of Beer, Boots & BBQ on  Saturday, September 23 from 4-7 pm Calvary Lutheran Church, 424 Via de la Valle, Solana Beach. T ickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door and can be purchased online at tacosd.org.

Fascinated with the unique craft of brewing beer? Interested in the deep connection between Martin Luther and ale? Join Luther Glen for a weekend to Brew Boldly.

Leadership and Anxiety in the Church: A Family Systems Perspective is a one-day workshop that looks at the challenge presented by the rising levels of anxiety being experienced in churches today, as well as the role that self-differentiated leadership can play in calming such anxiety.  This event is sponsored by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center.

This interdenominational workshop will be hosted by St. Luke Lutheran Church in Woodland Hills on September 27, 2017, from 9 am to 4 pm.  Discounts are available for individuals and groups who register by September 13, 2017.  For more information or registration, go to www.LMPeaceCenter.org. Download a flyer about the event here.

Riverside's Eden Lutheran Church is commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation with an Organ Concert featuring David Christensen. On 1517 Martin Luther, a Catholic priest, posted 95 theses for discussion on the church doors in Wittenberg, Germany. This led to the formation of Protestant churches. Pieces from composers Richard Purvis, Johann Sebastian Bach, Martin Luther and others will be featured. Members of the Raincross Master Chorale directed by William Brakemeyer will also perform.

The concert will take place on Saturday, October 21, at 4:00 in the afternoon.

David Christensen will be performing on Eden's custom-made, three manual, thirty-seven rank Moller organ. He is the Carillonneur at UCR and provides the campus with weekly carillon concerts. At the University he teaches both organ and carillon students. Mr. Christensen has been Eden's organist and music director for more than 19 years. He is also an accomplished composer and arranger of music for organ, piano, voice, and hand bells.

The concert is at Eden Lutheran Church, 4725 Brockton Ave. The public is welcome. A freewill offering will be accepted to benefit Eden's music ministry and the Chorale's scholarship program.

You are invited to a joint-sponsored Lutheran, Anglican, and Roman Catholic Service of Common Prayer on Sunday, October 29, 2017, commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. It will take place in the beautiful church of The Immaculata on the campus of the University of San Diego at 3:00 p.m. There is designated parking and a light reception will follow. 

The event is sponsored by the Pacifica Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, and the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego. Bishops from all three traditions will be participating. The service both commemorates an historic movement as well as celebrates the gift of strong ecumenical relationships that shape Christianity today, and in particular, the San Diego area. People from all denominations and faiths are welcome. 

For a downloadable flyer, click here.

King of Kings Lutheran in Oceanside presents their 2017-2018 King's Concert Series. The King's Concert Series will continue throughout the year providing opportunities for the community to gather with us and support artists from far and near. 

Concerts Currently Scheduled include:

November 12, 2017 - Emily Holzer Organ Concert

December 10, 2017 - Advent choral exchange

January 21, 2018 - North Coast Singers www.northcoastsingers.com/

May 20, 2018 - Escondido Center Chorale www.escondidochoralarts.com

All concerts are free to attend. A free-will offering will be taken. Please click here to download a flyer to share with your congregation and friends.