Celebrate our risen Lord with Concordia Seminary this Easter season.

Awake, My Heart, with Gladness is a service of sacred music for the Season of Easter featuring Laudamus, the St. Louis Lutheran Chorale, the Concordia Seminary String Ensemble and the Clarion Brass.

You can join this service via livestream on Sunday, April 24, 3:00 pm CDT at csl.edu/live. President Gibson and the other LCMS District Presidents will all be in attendance. You can learn more at Concordia Seminary Concert Series.

Earth Day is Friday, April 22. On this day, as Christians, we can take time to praise God for His awesome, majestic, beautiful creation; and marvel at the diversity in the flora and fauna that He has created. Genesis 2:15 tells us that "The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it." This Earth Day, take time to think of ways you can help to "keep" this wonderful gift God has given us.

You are invited to join President Gibson in attending the Lutherans in Black Ministry Family Convocation entitled "Empowering the Next Generation" being held July 27-30 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mobile, Alabama.

Congregations were notified by email on or about January 18. While unanimous reporting is an expectation every year, timely filing is particularly important this year as we prepare to evaluate representation for the 2023 Synod convention and to contact congregational leaders with important invitations for their congregations to participate in convention processes. This will replace the familiar "It's Time" postcards, so it is important that lay leader information, including correct email addresses, be entered by the congregations through their portal at lc.lcms.org/.

Congregations having trouble logging in to lc.lcms.org or that need other assistance can email Rosters at Rosters.Stats@lcms.org or call 314-996-1366 and staff will assist them.

The 46th Regular District Convention will be held June 22-24, 2022 at

Registration for the 2022 PSD Convention is OPEN! Register on the PSD Convention Website. Some links you will find on the site are: registration for the convention, hotel information & reservations, sponsor & exhibitor registration if applicable. You can also view the nominations and overtures and see/download the convention schedule and more! We look forward to seeing you in June!

Although the deadline has past, we will continue to accept Delegate credentials. Each rostered congregation in the PSD is entitled, and encouraged, to send one eligible Pastor and one Layperson as Voting Delegates. You are also asked to select an Alternate Lay Delegate who would serve in the place of the delegate if, at the time of the Convention, the elected delegate is unable to serve. All Pastors are expected to attend their District Convention, even if they are not a voting Pastoral Delegate. They are considered Advisory Delegates. Please note - Delegates submitted past the deadline will not be included in the Convention Workbook.

As a partner in ministry, we look forward to your participation as a Sponsor/Exhibitor where you’ll be able to share your product, message and ministry with the attendees from all over our district. For more information on levels of sponsorship, exhibit space and special opportunities please visit the Convention Sponsors & Exhibitors page of the Convention website.

Lay Ministry Workshops are coming soon! The theme of this year's workshops is Expanding the Circle. We will be seeking answers to the question "Where is God in the mess?" as we discuss contemporary issues facing the church. Registration is $25.00 and includes continental breakfast and lunch.

Zion Lutheran Church, Victorville, CA

Presented by Pastor Lewis Busch

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Los Angeles, CA

Presented by Pastor ST Williams

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Scottsdale, AZ

Presented by Pastor Jon Bjorgaard

For questions and more information, please contact Dr. Victoria Littlefield-Waufle, Lay Ministry Training at vwaufle@aol.com.

Contact Laura Bredehoft at lbredehoft@stpaulspb.com or 858-272-6363 ex122.

On Saturday, April 9th, Rev Andrew Eddins was installed as pastor and director of the PSD Mission Development Center at Norwalk, CA. Additionally, Mr. Todd Moritz was installed as the director of LuTech, the new PSD initiative to establish career and technical education micro high schools in our urban areas with the purpose of assisting mission and ministry revitalization. The newly remodeled, former St Paul Lutheran Church, Norwalk, will serve as the initial location for these efforts. Former members of St Paul, Norwalk and Fountain of Life, La Mirada, both closed congregations, participated in the service. After selling their property, the Fountain of Life congregation contributed a large financial gift in support of the Mission Development Center. This is the first fulfillment of the PSD commitment to Retain-Remodel-Replant church and school campuses in the district. Please pray for these exciting efforts. 

Our Savior Lutheran Church, Arcadia, CA, is hosting a live, in-person, two-part presentation from Creation Ministries International on Sunday, April 24.

4:00 pm - Dinosaurs & Fossils: Amazing Evidence for Creation!

6:00 pm - Creation: Impacting our Culture

In Job we read "these are but the outer fringe of his works; how faint the whisper we hear of him!" Please join us at this event where we will be reminded that the creation points to, and not away, from God. This event is free!

Join us, Saturday, April 30 for an evening of outstanding entertainment provided by our talented Concordia students, gourmet dining, and fellowship to support Concordia University Irvine's scholarship fund and programs.

There is still time! The last of our spring courses will be starting soon so consider registering today! Here is what’s on deck:

Mondays May 2-23 with Rev. Kyle Blake

MTC005 Interpreting Scripture,

Saturdays May 7-Jun 25 with Rev. Dr. Robin Dugall

Find out more about each one and/or register at: Schedule for Online Classes. Visit missiontrainingcenter.com for more information.

Registration is open for Junior High Camp at Tonto Rim Christian Camp in beautiful northern Arizona! This year's theme is Problem Solved and we'll be spending the camp walking with students through how Jesus solved our sin problem and actively walks with us daily and equips us to manage and solve problems and struggles in our lives. The camp is from May 26-29 and includes memorable experiences like paintball, bubble balls, color wars, water olympics, great food, authentic Christian community, and more. Please register your students and chaperones ASAP so we can get an accurate head count to the camp so they can give us the best experience possible!