The Rev. Michelle Magee has been called to Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Livermore, CA! You are invited to help celebrate this new partnership in ministry on September 28 at 3 pm, with light reception to follow. Rostered Leaders are invited to vest. Retired United Methodist Bishop Minerva Carcanio will preach.

Join Lutheran siblings and the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI) for interfaith vigils at ICE facilities in San Francisco and Concord.

These peaceful, faith-filled gatherings are held to offer prayer, presence, and support to individuals arriving for check-ins or hearings. Vigils take place weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with two shift options: 8:00–10:00 AM and 11:45 AM–2:00 PM.

All are welcome to stand in solidarity and bear witness through gentle, prayerful presence. Sign Up HERE.

Have you been making quilts or kits for Lutheran World Relief? Now is your chance to drop them off!

Bethel Lutheran Church10181 Finch Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014

October 9–11 | 10 AM – 2 PM

St. James Lutheran Church 2500 Shasta View Drive, Redding, CA 96002

October 9–11 | 7 PM–9 PM

St. Stephen's Lutheran Church invites you to celebrate the Installation of Rev. Dianne Wendt as their new Pastor.

October 11, 2025, 1:30 pm

1001 Olson Ln., El Dorado Hills, CA

Clergy invited to vest in Green or Rainbow colors! A light lunch is provided for clergy and out-of-town guests at noon. Please contact Dianne at Dswendt@aol.com about lunch.

Dessert reception to follow the service.

Join Bethlehem Lutheran in Oakland for an unforgettable afternoon of live music with Grammy Award winner Glen Pearson and friends!

📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 1:00–3:30 PM

📍 Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 959 12th St, Oakland

✨ Tickets $30 (cash at door or Zelle in advance)

🍷 Refreshments and beverages served

Celebrate Bethlehem’s 96th Anniversary with the joy of jazz, community, and celebration!

Learn what it means to be Lutheran in El Salvador! Join Bishop Guadalupe Cortez as we hear about the ministry of our companion synod, the El Salvador Lutheran Synod. The event will take place at St. Matthew’s, Walnut Creek, on Monday, October 20, from 6–8 PM, with a light meal provided. Register HERE!

Join Davis Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 25 at 4:00 PM for a powerful multimedia cello performance by Leo Eguchi, featuring music by immigrant, refugee, and first-generation American composers answering the question: “What does your American-ness sound like?”

The event includes a post-performance dialogue on immigration and identity.

Interested in hosting a performance at your church?

Dates available: Friday, Oct. 24 (evening) or Sunday, Oct. 26 (afternoon/evening)

Contact Pr. Christian Holleck at pastorc@davislutheran.org

Learn more about the performance HERE.

Join Saron Lutheran Church on October 25 at 11 am as they celebrate their partnership with The Rev. Nelson Rabell. The Rev. Idalia Negron, former Bishop of the Caribbean Synod, will be the guest preacher. Rostered leaders are invited to vest with the color of the day being red. Come celebrate what God is doing among us!