Stories

On January 7, an extreme Santa Ana wind event gave momentum to two destructive fires in Southern California. By the next morning, much of the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities […]

In December, the Southern California Conference (SCC) held a grand opening for its new media production studio—a moment that had been in the making since before the start of the […]

Every parent lives for moments when their kids make them proud. For Donavan Childs, pastor at Ephesus church, that moment came on the first Sabbath of the new year. On […]

Oliver Enriquez was born and raised in Cancun, Mexico in a ministerial home. Although his father was not a pastor, he was an Adventist professor for almost 30 years. Growing […]

On a vibrant Sunday in October, Southern California Conference (SCC) youth ministries hosted an impactful Adventurer leadership training event at White Memorial church. Around 120 participants—club directors, staff, and parents—gathered […]

The Greater Los Angeles Region (GLAR) Fall Gala was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Los Angeles last year, with more than 200 people in attendance. Previously an annual event, […]

One hundred years is a remarkable milestone—whether it marks the health and vitality of a centenarian or the enduring legacy of institutions rooted in tradition and growth. For the Vallejo […]

After more than two decades of ministry, Lawrence S. Dorsey II steps into a new role as the Greater Los Angeles Region (GLAR) director for the Southern California Conference. Dorsey’s […]

Brett Poynter’s pastoral journey began right here in the Southern California Conference (SCC) in 2001 as the youth and young adult pastor at the Temple City church. After nine years, […]

Branden Stoltz was on sabbatical when he learned he might be nominated for the West Region director position. “I was in the Redwoods at the time, and I immediately said, […]

  Matilda Berry was inspired to begin sharing the gospel with the community in Pacoima in 1953. Word of mouth and distribution of tracts and other literature led to a […]

Nestled next door to the Southern California Conference office in Glendale, independent living facility Scholl Canyon Estates offers home-cooked meals, exercise classes, game nights, group outings, housekeeping, live-in managers, and […]

This September, All Nations church collaborated with Loma Linda University (LLU) School of Medicine and the Institute for Community Partnerships and Adventist Health Glendale (AHG) to host a community health day […]

Think about your favorite season of the year. For my wife, it’s fall. She is fascinated by the renewal of the leaves of each different type of tree near our […]

This year, Los Angeles Tongan church welcomed Pastor Etuini Mo’unga, the second pastor to ever lead this congregation in its history as the first Adventist Tongan church organized outside of […]

This summer, the Southern California Conference (SCC) Senior Youth and Young Adult (SYYA) team joined the ADRA Warm Homes project in Peru, where they stayed 90 minutes outside of Cusco, […]

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, delegates of the Southern California Conference (SCC) convened for the 66th SCC constituency session at the White Memorial Church. At this meeting, various reports were […]

At Thousand Oaks church, there is always a host of activities taking place each week to bring the community together. “Everything we do is open to the community,” said Jonathan […]

This summer, Valley Crossroads church became a beacon of hope and love for the local community. The church opened its doors and hearts in a special collaboration with Mother’s Nutritional […]

The phrase “God can make a way out of no way” rang especially true for student literature evangelists participating in Youth Rush this summer in the Southern California Conference (SCC) […]