On Sunday, November 16, 2025, Trinity Lutheran Church in Simi Valley, CA joyfully hosted what is now set to become the Annual Region 1 RESCUE event, gathering youth and leaders from across our Pacific Southwest District. Even with periodic rain and cooler temperatures, God provided a day overflowing with energy, fellowship, and Gospel-centered purpose. More than 45 students in grades 6–12, alongside 15 pastors and youth leaders from seven Region 1 congregations, came togethe

This August, Orange Lutheran launched its first-ever All In Retreat , a milestone experience welcoming the Class of 2029 into the Lancer family. Hosted at Forest Home and attended by 352 freshmen, the retreat offered an immersive orientation rooted in faith, fellowship, and fun—laying a Christ-centered foundation for high school life. Orange Lutheran is deeply grateful to the Pacific Southwest District (PSD) , whose mission grant made this milestone possible. Building Connect

This year, Christ Lutheran Church and School in La Mesa is celebrating the launch of RootedKids, a newly revamped Sunday Morning Grow Ministry for children ages 3 through 6th grade. What began as a vision from DCE Cheri Selander and Deacon Jake Sitze to make Sunday mornings more engaging for children has blossomed into a dynamic ministry that is bearing incredible fruit. Attendance has tripled compared to the former Sunday School program, as new and returning families from bo

At Christ Lutheran School in Phoenix, God is moving powerfully through the Connections Program, a ministry that supports students with...

God is moving in powerful ways at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Pahrump, Nevada through a new ministry called Shepherd’s...

Last summer, leaders of Oromo congregations from across the Pacific Southwest District gathered with District leaders to celebrate and...

The Pacific Southwest District has been increasingly encouraging partnerships and collaboration among congregations within its region....

Thanks be to God for His faithfulness at this year’s YOUTHX event ! And thank you—for your prayers, support, and care for the youth in...

The Pacific Southwest District of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (PSD-LCMS) is overjoyed to share the incredible progress and...

New Life and Gospel Growth Holy Cross Lutheran in Scottsdale, AZ, witnessed a remarkable moment during November worship services with the...

At North Valley Christian Academy (NVCA) , God's transformative power is evident through the lives of students and staff as they grow in...

Like author J.R.R. Tolkein’s Fellowship of the Ring , God recently brought together nine faithful servants to sojourn together to diverse...

"Making Jesus Real" is a series of online training modules that grew out of needs expressed by congregations of the Pacific Southwest...

Nestled against the beautiful Rincon Mountains, in a cozy nook of the Sonoran Desert in Vail AZ, shines the aptly named Creation School ,...

Leaders of Oromo congregations in the Pacific Southwest District met over the summer to share with District leaders God’s work among...

Concordia Lutheran Preschool in Cerritos, CA had experienced recent challenges due to an enrollment decline during and after the...

“Sinner & Saint” was the theme for the second annual OC YOUTHX. More than 175 junior high school students and leaders gathered Saturday,...

During an instance of momentary forgetfulness or confusion you may have heard (or said yourself), “Oh, I’m just having a senior...

Victory Lutheran of Chula Vista, CA is very grateful for the support and encouragement that they have received from the greater church...

YouthLead (formerly Lutheran Youth Fellowship) recently assembled dozens of teenagers from around the country to develop as leaders and...