Stories

GAA students come from near and far. While the pandemic has impacted the number of international students at Glendale Adventist Academy (GAA) over the last couple of years, there are […]

On Saturday, February 18, 2023, the Pathfinder clubs of Southern California Conference (SCC) held their annual Pathfinder Convocation at White Memorial church with more than 1,000 pathfinders and staff in […]

This winter, Upper Room Fellowship company hosted an outdoor music festival on their campus, in collaboration with Glendale Korean church, bringing together musicians from several churches in the Glendora area, […]

The Southern California Conference (SCC) Literature Ministries and Youth Ministries Departments collaborated for a week of renewal and revival at Simi Valley church this January. The week of renewal and […]

Each year, the Glendale Adventist Elementary (GAE) kindergarten classroom hums with the sounds of young authors and illustrators talking to their peers about writing or simply stretching out words so […]

University church, currently under Pastor Lawrence S. Dorsey, Sr., has a long history of community and church service for Jesus. The Bible tells us, “Let each of you look out […]

Get ready for VBS this summer! Our Children’s Ministries team recently organized a VBS workshop that included training for two different VBS programs. Watch the video below and, to download resources for […]

It’s been more than a year since the Norwalk church began its weekly food pantry. This ministry serves more than 100 families each week with fresh fruit, dry food, bread, […]

Culver City Spanish church began the year by celebrating the payment of their mortgage as well as the dedication of their church building—an accomplishment almost 30 years in the making. […]

After meeting with pastors to discuss church growth, Royal Harrison, Greater Los Angeles Region (GLAR) director, challenged the churches to prioritize evangelism last year—and moving forward. “We’re trying to get […]

This January, Marco Topete was installed as the pastor of the Van Nuys church. “I have always felt that God was calling me to be a pastor ever since I […]

“I’m here because of God, you, and the church,” said Takuma Shinasue. “I stand here as I’ve been honored to be called by God and affirmed as such by you.” […]

When Phil White and Jan White, Simi Valley church senior and associate pastors, were called to hold evangelistic meetings in Russia 30 years ago, they did not know the impact […]

How can churches become involved with already established community events in a way that is meaningful and impactful? One Sunday last summer, Hollywood church participated with CicLAvia, a nonprofit that […]

Last fall, Sylmar church celebrated the baptisms of eight children, youth, and young adults. While working out at a local gym, Adrienne Loaiza overheard a personal trainer, Rick Ballestero, member […]

2022 was an eventful and rewarding year for Pasadena church. At the start of the year, the church began planning for their yearly evangelistic community effort: the Seeds of Truth […]

Each year during the fall, the Russian-American church celebrates Harvest—a tradition with roots in Central and Eastern Europe signifying the end of the harvest season—with food, music, stories, and praises […]

In November, the Central Japanese-American Community Church (CJACC) celebrated 75 years of ministry. The history of the Japanese Adventist church in California can be traced back to a man named […]

This annual event brings together the hospital community and the White Memorial Adventist Church to celebrate the unique blend of physical, mental, and spiritual ministry that distinguishes Adventist healthcare.   […]

This October, the Light Above congregation officially became organized as a church, 16 years after it was first formed. The congregation began meeting as a group in October 2006 and […]