Stories

Every year, South Bay Christian School (SBCS) students enjoy a day at the beach. This year, the sixth- to eighth-grade students experienced the tradition even during a pandemic— but they […]

Here’s the thing about San Gabriel Academy (SGA)—we love our students! At the beginning of every year, SGA enjoys a social event called the GAP (Get Acquainted Party), hosted by […]

During a global pandemic like this one, staying healthy is on everyone’s mind. Poor nutrition and unhealthy habits are even more dangerous than they’ve been in the past, with factors […]

More than 30 years ago, Sali Butler, a member of Valley Crossroads church, often joined friend June Williams, a member of Altadena church, and Williams’ two young sons on Sabbath […]

“All is well with church and church family,” reported William Sellers, pastor at Ridgecrest church, on the Sabbath immediately following the July 4 and 5 earthquakes in Ridgecrest. “Church is […]

2020 has been unlike anything anyone expected. Loved ones have fallen ill, jobs have been lost, and injustices have escalated. We have all had to adjust to an ever-changing reality, […]

While couples working together in ministry is a common practice, it is not often that such a couple has the chance to be ordained to the gospel ministry together. This […]

Los Angeles Portuguese church hasn’t met together since churches in SCC first stopped in-person gatherings in mid-March. In May, that all changed, at least temporarily, when members gathered for a […]

Although church closures have prevented the Vallejo Drive Church Chancel Choir from weekly choir rehearsals and singing together in person each Sabbath, God provided a different way for the members […]

This June, Whittier church hosted its second annual community blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. Plans for the event were made early on after last year’s successful […]

God blesses a pastor’s call even during a pandemic. Stanley Sihotang, associate pastor at Indonesian-American church, is proof of that. This June, he was ordained to the gospel ministry in […]

The venue was set, the keynote speaker was confirmed, the flyers had arrived, the workshops were chosen, and the team was finalizing last-minute details in preparation for the annual ONE […]

Southern California, specifically Los Angeles County, has been particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to a great need, this summer, Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) generously […]

On June 7, Enoch Lee, pastor of Olympic Korean church, became the first pastor in the Southern California Conference (SCC) to be ordained to the gospel ministry in a virtual […]

    Unity. Justice. Community. Peace. That’s what the demonstration on June 3 in Los Angeles was all about—around 300 people gathered to pray, march, and connect. It was the […]

El Monte Vietnamese church has maintained a large presence in its community by opening its doors seven days a week between Sabbath services and by hosting the Vietnamese Adventist Heritage […]

Unusual times produce unusual adaptations. Instead of mourning the cancellation of their traditional spring fellowship tea, Santa Clarita church’s women’s ministry group had the bright idea to host a social-distancing […]

Adventist educators have been given the same commission Christ gave Peter in John 21: “If you love Me, feed My sheep.” Teachers recognize that Christ didn’t mean this to apply […]

The last few months have been a whirlwind for us all. As the novel coronavirus has ravaged the world, our communities have been deeply impacted. Shared experiences range from emotional […]

What does community outreach look like in a time of global pandemic? For the Spanish-American church, whose food bank has been serving its community for more than 20 years, the […]