See What's Happening at the SWCA Synod!
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Visit the synod website to find out about
upcoming events
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Bishop's Colloquy
Monday, March 18
Lutheran Center in Glendale
2019 Southwest California Synod Assembly
Thursday, May 30 - Saturday, June 1
California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks
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Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration & Commemoration
January 20 at Trinity, Hawthorne
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Maritime Ministries Luncheon
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Thursday, January 31
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Christ, Long Beach
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All Rostered and Lay Leaders are encouraged to attend and learn about the work of Lutheran Maritime Ministries, an outreach mission serving in our local ports in Long Beach, San Pedro, Terminal Island, and Wilmington. Working with the Seafarers' Center,
we visit the numerous terminals, their ships, and seafarers as they arrive from the Pacific Ocean and around the world.
To RSVP, contact Ron Nelson at (562) 430-1224.
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Saturday, February 9, 2019
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Westchester Lutheran Church
7831 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Westchester, CA 90045
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As women, as a group, as an organization, as a church, we are not alone. We stand up and are counted, What we do matters in the world. There is strength in our numbers. Come to this year’s WINTER GATHERING and share stories of how your group, through volunteer efforts, fundraising, etc. has made a difference in the lives of others. Let us know what creative ideas you have seen that have made a positive difference to others.
The program will include a panel of representatives from organizations (eg: District Attorney’s office, L.A. area clergy, Police Council) who will share information on what is being done and what we can do to help address the urgent need to combat HUMAN TRAFFICKING in our communities. The offering will be divided equally to benefit Churchwide Women of the ELCA and the organizations participating in our program presentations.
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Lombard Mennonite Peace Center Workshop
Mediation Skills Training for Church Leader
March 18 - 22 in Palo Alto
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This 5-day workshop is for clergy and other church leaders who wish to learn ways to cope with interpersonal, congregational, and other forms of conflict. This outstanding
interdenominational training event will be hosted by Peninsula Bible Church in Palo Alto, CA on March 18 - 22, 2019.
Be sure to register no later than February 15, 2019 to receive a $200 tuition discount!
For complete details, please download the
brochure
or
visit the website
. Registration link
here
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Bright Stars: Holy Land
15-Day Leadership Program
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Pastors, church leaders, educators, and other professionals committed to the struggle for a just peace in Israel/Palestine are invited to participate in this leadership experience. The aim of this program is to gain a deeper understanding of the current realities in Israel/Palestine as well as to view the Holy Land through a new, Biblical/theological lens. This opportunity is open for people already interested in the region, who are committed to making a difference and investing in hope.
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2019 Bonhoeffer Festival
April 11 at Claremont School of Theology
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The 8th Annual Bonhoeffer Festival
The Center for Lutheran Studies at
Claremont School of Theology
Thursday April 11, 2019
Theme: “Who is Christ
for us today
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Larry Rasmussen
Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics, Union Theological Seminary
Thanks to our Sponsors: Thrivent Financial; Claremont School of Theology; Southwest California Synod (ELCA); Pacifica Synod (ELCA).
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