From July 27 to 30, more than 240 people, including 63 children, gathered at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobile, Ala., under the theme “Empowering the Next Generation.”
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Gibson re-elected in Pacific Southwest District
The Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson ran unopposed and was elected by a vote of acclamation.
Concordia, Irvine, moves ‘forward in faith’
In February, Concordia University Irvine (CUI), Irvine, Calif., announced the successful completion of its comprehensive “Forward in Faith” campaign, which was launched in 2013 with a focus on new facilities, scholarships, academic programs and the university’s endowment.
Southern California life conference draws over 300 participants
The Southern California “Defending Life” Conference was held Sept. 6-7 in Gardena, Calif.
‘Defending Life’ conference set for Sept. 6–7 in California
The conference is funded in part by a grant from the LCMS Office of National Mission.
Gibson elected to first term in Pacific Southwest
The Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson of Huntington Beach, Calif., was elected to his first term as president of the LCMS Pacific Southwest District at the district’s 45th convention.
Synod, partners continue to offer helping hand in wake of five disasters
Lutherans are bringing help to the hurting — both physical and spiritual — in the wake of three devastating hurricanes, a major earthquake and menacing wildfires.
Catch the Lutheran Hour float in Jan. 1 parade
“Bringing Christ to the Nations” is the theme of the Lutheran Hour Ministries float that will be featured in the 2018 Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif.
Lutheran school students among Las Vegas shooting victims
Twin sisters Natalia and Gianna Baca, seniors at Faith Lutheran High School in Las Vegas, are injured but recovering.
Stoterau elected to sixth term in Pacific Southwest
The Rev. Dr. Larry A. Stoterau is elected to his sixth term as president of the LCMS Pacific Southwest District at its convention June 24-26 in Irvine, Calif.