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
