Araya Moss

Our congregation has been on a journey to become the best friend to our city by providing tangible expressions of love that bring about transformed lives,” said Todd Leonard, pastor at Glendale City church (GCC). One of the most successful ways GCC has built this strong relationship with its community is through the Caesura Youth…

Period poverty, the inability to afford sanitary products, is an epidemic impacting women and girls around the world. Statistics show that 40 million women and girls globally* are affected, causing many to miss work and school. A small group at Altadena church formed to address this issue. Named the “Scrappy Sistahs,” this knitting group is…

Vision. Identity. Development. Acceptance. These are elements of the collective theme for VIDA gps, the evangelistic small group campaign for Spanish-speaking members initiated by the NAD Multilingual Ministries Department. As a result of this evangelistic effort within the Southern California Conference (SCC) Hispanic Region, 35 congregations participated, 178 small groups were formed, and 150 souls…

GLAR (Greater Los Angeles Region) convocation is the one time a year pastors and lay members from 19 churches in this region gather for a weekend of dynamic worship. “Our theme again this year was ‘Refocus on the Family,’” said GLAR Director Royal Harrison. “We are intentional about equipping and strengthening our families, which in…

The first Sabbath in April marked a special day of celebration for the Rosemead Korean church as its congregation commemorated 50 years of ministry.  “We welcome you with open hearts,” said Choon Soo Kim, pastor of Rosemead Korean church, to those in attendance. “Today you are witnesses to how God led us here.” A wave…

A number of Vacation Bible School (VBS) leaders gathered at the Southern California Conference (SCC) office on a Sunday in March for a bilingual VBS training to preview the theme for the upcoming summer program, titled, “Jamii Kingdom: Where We Are All Part of God’s Family.” Jamii Kingdom is just one of many VBS programs…