Stories

Although Adventist schools are known for their music programs, Glendale Adventist Academy (GAA) is about to set itself apart from the rest. This May, GAA will perform an original play […]

Fifty-Fourth Street church is transforming its community outreach into a multi-faceted program on its campus. Throughout its longstanding community service ministry, the church has provided food, clothing, shoes, and blankets […]

In the midst of a pandemic, the effects of which can leave people feeling isolated and alone, Santa Barbara church has continued to minister to its church members and neighbors […]

  There’s a well-known quote that says, “You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.” These words came to life this January when the Santa Clarita […]

This winter, Michael Johnson, pastor of the Pasadena church, was ordained to the gospel ministry. The virtual celebration began with a video slideshow outlining Johnson’s extensive experience and accomplishments in […]

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, SCC churches have found creative ways to minister to their members and the communities they serve. Christmas 2020 was no exception. North Hills church shares Christmas […]

With the inspiration of San Gabriel Academy’s drive through held in August, Glendale Adventist Academy (GAA) did a Thanksgiving drive-through on November 20. It was held on the last day […]

In the fall of 2020, Crosswalk (CW) Foothills was recognized as a group in the Southern California Conference (SCC). After a year of monthly pop-up worship services in the San […]

Every year, Southern California Conference (SCC) Pathfinders look forward to the Pathfinder Camporee—a weekend of fellowship and activities geared toward youth as they grow in their walk with God. Last […]

“God was really doing something special,” reflected Iki Taimi, director of Southern California Conference (SCC) Senior Youth and Young Adult (SYYA) ministries. “And there was no way we could have […]

Everyone has a story to tell—even if we don’t realize it. When news from churches and schools within the Southern California Conference (SCC) is shared, one might wonder who the […]

This September, in an historic vote, the City Council of Glendale voted unanimously to adopt a resolution acknowledging the city’s racially exclusionary past as a “sundown town.” This makes Glendale […]

This fall, SCC’s Greater Los Angeles Region held its first-ever virtual preaching and homiletics training for elders and laypeople. With a practical, original curriculum, the four presentations by Gamal Alexander, […]

Answering God’s call isn’t always an easy task, but it is a decision that is often made simpler through the love and support of community. That love and support resulted […]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, churches in SCC’s Hispanic Region have been busy ministering to the felt needs in their communities. Many have started or continued operating food banks, and hundreds […]

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the nature of work for Bible workers at local churches. It is challenging to knock on doors and meet people in their homes now due […]

While most 21-year-olds are trying to find their place in the world, Elisabeth Breen is making a difference in the lives of children. As director of Kidz Ministry at Lancaster […]

This summer, Fedly Bonneau, member of Delaware Avenue church and director of Bottles 4 Life, Inc. (B4L), met with the team from the Fundación Smiles to prayerfully discover how, together, […]

In this age of social distancing, fear, and isolation, it is especially important to be able to hear one another’s stories and to see God at work,” said Simon Liversidge, […]

Eva Narváez was described by her family as a woman before her time for her professional achievements, her dedication to her community, and her passion for Christ and His church. […]