This past May, members of Emmaus Lutheran Church and School in Alhambra, California celebrated with joy and thanksgiving as nine children (8 students, 1 sibling) were reborn through the gift of Holy Baptism during their Eight Grade Blessing Service. We’re glad to pass this good news along throughout our District, since a number of these children come from homes with little or no prior connection to a church. Moments like this show what a Christ-centered, Gospel-grounded educ

God is at work at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School in Orange, CA, this past spring as twenty-four individuals (21 children and 3 adults) had their lives made new as they received the gift of Holy Baptism. St. Paul's Lutheran School serves students from Infant Care through 8th grade and is a ministry of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to educate children, nurture their faith, and equip them to share the Gospel of Christ. Centered on Chris

Winter Blast 26, held January 9–11, was a powerful and encouraging winter retreat for high school students that brought together youth from seven Lutheran churches and more than 60 attendees from across Southern California. Centered on the theme Chosen, based on 1 Peter 2:9, the weekend reminded students that they are claimed, valued, and called by God for a purpose. From start to finish, the retreat was a strong example of what is possible when congregations work together wi

The season of Lent gives us a beautiful opportunity to slow down and remember all that Jesus has done for us. What a blessing when churches come alongside congregational and school households to equip them to do so in meaningful ways. Pastor Glenn Lucas (Senior Pastor) and Alexis Upchurch (DCE) of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church created a seven-week program called Journey to Easter . It is used in the church, school (ages 2–8th grade), and in the homes of both church and scho

God is at work at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (SOTH) in Rancho Cucamonga! In recent months, SOTH has been testing the outreach potential of offering free “Community Connections” seminars, based on felt-needs in the community. So far, God has granted great success! The idea of hosting outreach-oriented seminars came about as the result of a “Thriving Communities” grant that SOTH received during their recent pastoral vacancy. The grant encouraged them to learn more a