Pacific Southwest District President Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson and the entire PSD team wish you a blessed Holy Week. Watch the video below for a short greeting from President Gibson.

Join us for our PSD All Workers Conference 2024!

When: November 24-26, 2024 

Where: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Phoenix, AZ

Theme: All One – Ephesians 4:1-7

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 

Stay tuned for more details!

In the spirit of unity and cross-border collaboration, December marked the inception of a heartwarming partnership between ministries in San Diego, USA, and Tijuana, Mexico. This partnership symbolized by a significant event where Missionary André Monari, founder of a Portuguese-speaking ministry in San Diego, met with Lutheran Pastor Job Jimenez of Iglesia Luterana Cristo Redentor in Tijuana. The purpose of this visit was to deliver musical instruments and to impart knowledge through a master class on guitar.

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Lutheran Hour Ministries offers two half-hour specials hosted by Lutheran Hour Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler. This special programming for Holy week includes dramatic multi-voice readings of the account of the betrayal, death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the 26th, 27th and 28th chapter of Matthew, one of the four ancient biographies of Jesus. Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler and Mark Eischer reflect on the unique features of Matthew’s account of history. Part 1 focuses on the events of Holy Thursday, part 2 the events of Good Friday and the resurrection. The specials invite the listener into the Passion of Jesus’ and prompts the listeners to consider the questions: Who is this Jesus? And why does He matter? The specials feature new original musical arrangements of hymns by internationally known vocalist Erin Bode.

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St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School, Orange, CA is hosting a Parent Education Night on Thursday, April 18, at 7:00 pm on the church campus. The guest speaker will be Dr. Kara Powell, Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute and author of the "Sticky Faith" book series. Learn more about Dr. Powell.

Prior to the event, you are invited to a taco dinner from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Child care will be available in our church nursery and youth MODJ.

To RSVP for the event, pre-order meals and request child care, please register by April 15. Questions? Please contact Jackson.Thiesfeldt@splsorange.org.

Expanding the Circle, this year’s LMTP Regional Workshops, will be held in April & May. This year's topic is "What Evangelism & Assimilation Looks Like in 2024." Currently, registrations can be submitted for Regions 1, 2 & 4. Please watch the Weekly Newsletter for Regions 3 workshop dates.

Registration Packet

ALL congregations should have received a letter from St. Louis, in February, regarding the LCMS Congregational Reporting.

This deadline has been extended to April 30, 2024. PLEASE NOTE: the registration is the same as your church’s Synod Presidential Voting registration from last year’s Synod Convention.

If you do not have access to the information entered last year, please contact ROSTERS & STATISTICS DIRECTLY - Rosters.Statistics@lcms.org - for assistance. And if your congregation did not participate in the Presidential Voting last year, a physical letter was mailed in February to your church with your specific login credentials.

If you did not receive the letter, or have questions regarding the reporting or login, again, please reach out to ROSTERS & STATISTICS DIRECTLY - Rosters.Statistics@lcms.org - for assistance. Once they verify that you are a valid representative of your congregation, Rosters and Statistics will be able to help to reset your login and/or provide your congregation new credentials.

Thank you!

Are you unsure of how to respond to gender brokenness? Do you want to learn about gender and sexuality from a Gospel-motivated approach? Attend Hope 4 Healing, the Y4 Gender Conference, to find out how you can respond to gender brokenness with hope. View conference agenda.

This conference, being held on April 19 & 20 at Light of Christ Lutheran Church, Irvine, CA is open to both youth and adults. Space is limited!

Visit Y4life.org to reserve your spot.

Looking to grow a love of missions with students this summer?

Check out the FREE downloadable resources Garuna Ministries has for your church or school that share what God is doing in Lutheran schools on the other side of the world!

With easy-to-prep scripted lessons, engaging activities, colorful slideshows, and informative videos, children will connect with your mission offering partners in meaningful ways. Choose from Group's SCUBA theme or CPH's Celebrate theme.

Email liane@garuna.org for more information! 

Mission Training Center is closing out their spring semester with two great courses: 

MTC 010 Spiritually Caring for Your Community

Apr 4-25, 2024, Thursdays, 6-8 PM (Pacific)

MTC 003 The Christian Faith: Doctrine

May 2-Jun 20, 2024, Thursdays 6-8 PM (Pacific)

You do not need to be in a formal program to take these classes. Find out more and/or register at: Schedule for Online Classes. 

Visit missiontrainingcenter.com for more information.

The Lutheran Transitional Ministry Association (LuTMA) is offering a Basic Training in Transitions class beginning Thursday, April 11. This virtual offering includes twelve, 90-minute sessions joining fellow pastors from around the United States. Speak to President Gibson about the value of this training for ministry in the PSD or wherever in the LCMS your gifts are needed.

Visit Basic Education on the LuTMA website for information or to register.

Sponsored by the Sunshine Zone of the Southern California Lutheran Laymen's League, Together in the Mission of Christ will be held Sunday, April 14 at noon to celebrate ministries in San Diego. Presenters include Deacon Mark Kunkee, Melissa Salomon, Rev. Nader Hanna, Dennis Wetjen, and Rev. Tardelli Voss. The event will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, San Diego, CA. Lunch will be provided. RSVP today!

The Spring Conference of the Black Clergy Caucus will be held April 9-11 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN. For more information contact Rev. Dr. ST Williams at pastorwilliamsjrla@yahoo.com.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival (LSM) is a residential academy for high school musicians. Students study with nationally recognized faculty, and are immersed in musical experiences through large ensembles (Choir, Band and Symphony Orchestra), chamber music, private lessons, elective classes, ongoing recitals and concerts. Students also experience a welcoming and joyful community that worships together daily, offering musical gifts through Lutheran liturgy and hymnody. LSM 2024 takes place at Valparaiso University in Indiana from June 30-July 28 and is open to students who have completed grades 8-12.

Spots for LSM 2024 are filling fast!

Nominate a student at LSMacademy.org/nominate.