Congregations CA

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Agoura Hills CIR 02/REG 1 St. Paul Lutheran Church 30600 Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Agoura Hills, CA 91301-1434

Phone: 818-889-1620

Fax: 818-889-1649

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.stpaulagoura.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Matthew Nolte – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Sandy Adams – Minister of Music

Alhambra CIR 07/REG 2 Emmaus Lutheran Church 840 S. Almansor Street

Alhambra, CA 91801-4538

Phone: 626-289-3664

Fax: 626-576-0476

Email: emmauslutheranchurch.org

Web: www.emmauslutheranchurch.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Vernon Ermeling – Senior Pastor

Rev. Patrick Jow – Associate Pastor


Rev. Getachew Kiros – Missionary


Additional Staff

Tam-Phuong Le – DCE

Brian Negvesky – Youth Director

Emmaus Lutheran Preschool 840 S. Almansor Street


Phone: 626-576-1501

Susan Rodriguez – Early Childhood Director

Emmaus Lutheran School 840 S. Almansor Street


Phone: 626-289-3664 ext. 107

Catherine Hittinger – Principal

Alpine CIR 24/REG 3 Lift High the Cross Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 2393

Alpine, CA 91903-2393

Worship Address:

Alpine Community Center

1830 Alpine Blvd

Alpine, CA 91901

Phone: 619-722-1524

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Steven Benson – Vacancy Pastor

Additional Staff

Thomas Kuwazaki – Deacon

Anaheim CIR 13/REG 3 Hephatha Lutheran Church 5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road

Anaheim, CA 92807-3280

Phone: 714-637-0887

Fax: 714-637-6088


Web: www.hephatha.net

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Nathan Riley – Senior Pastor


Rev. Arthur Andrews – Associate Pastor


Hephatha Lutheran Preschool 5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road


Phone: 714-637-0887 Ext. 153

Terry Baudot – Early Childhood Director

Hephatha Lutheran School 5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road


Phone: 714-637-0887

Kimberly Voelker – Principal

Deena Knudsen – School Age Care Director

Anaheim CIR 12/REG 3 Medhani-Alem Ethiopian Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

311 N. La Reina Street

Anaheim, CA 92801

Worship Address:

10418 Katella Ave.


Phone: 714-995-7324 or 714-880-2977


Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Getachew Kiros – Vacancy Pastor

http://www.emmauslutheranchurch.org/

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.hephatha.net/



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Anaheim CIR 14/REG 3 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 1421 W. Ball Road


Phone: 714-774-0993

Fax: 714-774-0183


Web: www.PrinceofPeaceAnaheim.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Kerwin Duerr – Sole Pastor


Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool 1421 W. Ball Road


Phone: 714-635-2180

Maria Milla – Early Childhood Director

Prince of Peace Lutheran School 1421 W. Ball Road


Phone: 714-774-0993

Ron Jones – School Age Care Director

Anaheim CIR 13/REG 3 Searchlight Ministries Lutheran Church (See Searchlight Ministries Lutheran Church, Fullerton, CA)

Anaheim CIR 12/REG 3 Vietnamese Lutheran of Orange County 5815 Camino Pinzon

Anaheim, CA 92807

Phone: 714-535-9742

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Luc Nguyen – Missionary

Anaheim CIR 14/REG 3 Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 222 N. East Street


Phone: 714-535-1169

Fax: 714-254-7173

Web: www.zionanaheim.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Roger Frick – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Mary Ann Fueger – Director of Children’s Ministries

Mark Hirzel – Deacon

Robert Reisch – Deacon

Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center 222 N. East Street


Phone: 714-535-1172, Ext. 3

Kathy Cavaness – Early Childhood Director

Zion Lutheran School 1244 E. Cypress Street

Anaheim, CA 92805

Phone: 714-535-3600, Ext. 100

Julie Kangas – Principal

Sandi Scott – School Age Care Director

Anza CIR 19/REG 3 Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

PO Box 390668

Anza, CA 92539-0668

Worship Address:

56095 Pena Road

Anza, CA 92539-9690

Phone: 951-763-4226


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Douglas Francik – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

William Northrup – Deacon

Apple Valley CIR 20/REG 2 Ascension Lutheran Church 22130 Ottawa Road

Apple Valley, CA 92308-6538

Phone: 760-247-7392

Fax: 760-247-7392


Web: www.ascensionav.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. James C. Harris – Sole Pastor


http://www.princeofpeaceanaheim.org/


http://www.zionanaheim.org/


http://www.ascensionav.com/


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Arcadia CIR 07/REG 2 Our Savior Lutheran Church 512 W. Duarte Road

Arcadia, CA 91007-7323

Phone: 626-447-7690

Fax: 626-447-9301


Web: www.oslcarcadia.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Roger Sonnenberg – Senior Pastor


Additional Staff

Vernon Snyder – Director of Music

Mark Flath – Deacon

Gregory Kniep – Deacon

Michael Powers – Deacon

Artesia CIR 06/REG 1 Asian Indian Church of Los Angeles 18510 S. Corby Avenue

Artesia, CA 90701-5531

Phone: 562-712-2176

Web: www.asianindianchurch.com

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Additional Staff

Suman Gandham – Lay Leader

Daniel Gera – Lay Leader

Sudhakar Mondtihoka – Lay Leader

Israel Rapuri – Lay Leader

Prashanth Yeddu – Lay Leader

Banning CIR 19/REG 3 Grace Lutheran Church 1000 W. Wilson Street

Banning, CA 92220-4335

Phone: 951-849-3232


Web: www.glcbanning.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Jason Hong – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Gerry Mattijetz – Deacon

Gary Wiedle – Deacon

Barstow CIR 20/REG 2 Concordia Lutheran Church

420 Avenue E

Barstow, CA 92311-2613

Phone: 760-256-2036

Fax: 760-256-5455

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Wayne A. Anderson – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Nick DeRose – Deacon

Concordia Christian Preschool 420 Avenue E

Barstow, CA 92311-2613

Phone: 760-256-8979

Masheila Parker – Early Childhood Director

Bell Gardens CIR 09/REG 2 San Pedro y San Pablo Lutheran Church 6430 Colmar Avenue

Bell Gardens, CA 90201-1718

Phone: 323-773-3056

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Additional Staff

Ruben Vasquez – Deacon

Bellflower CIR 09/REG 2 Our Savior Lutheran Church 15700 Woodruff Avenue

Bellflower, CA 90706-4018

Phone: 562-804-2187

Fax: 562-804-2187


Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Bermuda Dunes CIR 19/REG 3 Light of Life Lutheran Church (See Light of Life Lutheran Church, Indio, CA)

Beverly Hills CIR 06/REG 1 Mount Calvary Lutheran Church 436 S. Beverly Drive

Beverly Hills, CA 90212-4402

Phone: 310-277-1164

Fax: 310-277-8024

Web: www.BeverlyHillsLutheran.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. R. John Perling – Sole Pastor


http://www.oslcarcadia.com/


http://www.asianindianchurch.com/

http://www.glcbanning.org/


http://www.beverlyhillslutheran.com/


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Beverly Hills CIR 06/REG 1 Oromo Lutheran Church – Los Angeles Mailing Address: P.O. Box 36404

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Worship Address:

436 S. Beverly Drive

Beverly Hills, CA 90212-4402

Phone: 323-328-5548


Web: www.oromochurchla.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Gemechu Olana – Sole Pastor


Big Bear Lake CIR 16/REG 3 Shepherd in the Pines Lutheran Church 42450 North Shore Drive

Big Bear Lake, CA 92315-1606

Phone: 909-866-8718

Fax: 909-866-8718

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Eugene Smith – Sole Pastor


Bishop CIR 20/REG 2 Grace Lutheran Church 711 N. Fowler Street

Bishop, CA 93514-2617

Phone: 760-872-9791


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Kenton Puls – Sole Pastor

Grace Lutheran Preschool/Kindergarten 711 N. Fowler Street

Bishop 93514-2617

Phone: 760-873-8818

Karen Inderbieten – Early Childhood Director

Blythe CIR 25/REG 4 Zion Lutheran Church 721 E. Chanslor Way

Blythe, CA 92225-1250

Phone: 760-922-7321

Fax: 760-922-7456

Web: www.lutheranchurchonline.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Mark Hoffmann – Senior Pastor

Rev. Gerald Hoemann – Associate Pastor


Boron CIR 20/REG 2 Resurrection Lutheran Church (See Resurrection Lutheran Church, Mojave, CA)

Borrego Springs ENGLISH DISTRICT Borrego Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1122

Borrego Springs, CA 92004-1122

Worship Address:

601 Diamond Bar Road

Borrego Springs, CA 92004

Phone: 760-767-3039

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Brawley CIR 25/REG 4 Trinity Lutheran Church 275 N. 1st Street

Brawley, CA 92227-1841

Phone: 760-344-1635

Fax: 760-344-8778


Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Additional Staff

Charles Hinkle – Deacon

Brea CIR 14/REG 3 Christ Lutheran Church 820 W. Imperial Highway

Brea, CA 92821-3808

Phone: 714-529-2984

Fax: 714-529-2157

Web: www.clcs-brea.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Richard Dannenbring – Senior Pastor


Rev. Derek Klemm – Assistant Pastor

Additional Staff

Laura Burkey – DCE

Michelle Pavasars – Youth Minister

Christ Lutheran Early Childhood Center 3401 N. Harbor Blvd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

Phone: 714-870-7460

Tracy Henry – Early Childhood Director

Christ Lutheran School 820 W. Imperial Hwy.

Brea, CA 92821-3896

Phone: 714-529-0892

Jackson Thiesfeldt – Principal

Shannon Petri – School Age Care Director





http://www.clcs-brea.com/



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Buena Park CIR 14/REG 3 Bethel Lutheran Church 6441 Lincoln Avenue

Buena Park, CA 90620-3644

Phone: 714-527-4776

Fax: 714-527-4788


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Phillip Sipes - Sole Pastor


Buena Park CIR 14/REG 3 Messiah Lutheran Church 6625 Dale Street

Buena Park, CA 90621-3523

Phone: 714-521-7705

Fax: 714-521-7555


Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Burbank CIR 04/REG 1 Christ Lutheran Church 2400 W. Burbank Boulevard

Burbank, CA 91506-1297

Phone: 818-846-4415

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Charles Meyer – Vacancy Pastor


Burbank CIR 04/REG 1 First Lutheran Church 1001 S. Glenoaks Boulevard


Phone: 818-848-7432

Fax: 818-848-3801


Web: www.firstlutheranchurch-burbank.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Michael Harnack – Sole Pastor

First Lutheran School 1001 S. Glenoaks Blvd.


Phone: 818-848-3076

Carol McDowell – Principal/School Age Care Director

California City CIR 20/REG 2 Trinity Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 2337

California City, CA 93504-0337

Worship Address:

Robert P. Ulrich Elementary

9124 Catalpa Avenue

California City, CA 93505

Phone: 760-382-8488

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Neal Blanke – Missionary


Camarillo CIR 02/REG 1 Peace Lutheran Church 71 Loma Drive

Camarillo, CA 93010-2315

Phone: 805-482-3313

Fax: 805-482-6044


Web: www.peacecamarillo.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Robert Rebensal – Sole Pastor

Email: pastorrob@peacemacauuiklo

Additional Staff

Craig Frye – Deacon

Robert Hutchison – Deacon

Jake Parsons – Vicar

Michael Schultze – Deacon

Peace Lutheran Preschool 71 Loma Drive

Camarillo, CA 93010-2315

Phone: 805-987-1613

Sharon Thompson – Early Childhood Director

Canoga Park CIR 03/REG 1 Canoga Park Lutheran Church 7357 Jordan Avenue

Canoga Park, CA 91303-1277

Phone: 818-348-5714

Fax: 818-348-1516


Web: www.canogaparklutheranchurch.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Bruce Jeske – Intentional Interim Pastor


Additional Staff

Christine Benich – Minister of Music



http://www.firstlutheranchurch-burbank.org/


http://www.peacecamarillo.com/


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Canoga Park Lutheran School 7357 Jordan Avenue

Canoga Park, CA 91303-1277

Phone: 818-348-5714

Karen Clakley-Jonas – Principal

Canoga Park

Trinity Lutheran High School 7353 Jordan Avenue

Canoga Park, CA 91303

Phone: 818-703-6735

Jerad Romsa – Principal

Capistrano Beach CIR 15/REG 3 Faith Lutheran Church 34381 Calle Portola

Capistrano Beach, CA 92624-1076

Phone: 949-496-1901

Fax: 949-498-4438


Web: www.faith-lcms.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Ronald Hodel – Senior Pastor

Rev. Jeremy Rhode – Associate Pastor


Additional Staff

Patricia Kristofic – Deaconess

Carlsbad CIR 21/REG 3 Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church 6600 Black Rail Road

Carlsbad, CA 92011-2603

Phone: 760-431-8990

Web: www.redeemerbythesea.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Augie Iadicicco – Sole Pastor

Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Preschool 6600 Black Rail Road

Carlsbad, CA 92011-2603

Phone: 760-431-8293

Cindy Brown – Early Childhood Director

Carpinteria MISSION SOCIETY Circuit 1 Mission Society 1335 Vallecito Place

Carpinteria, CA 93013-1431

Phone: 805-684-4707

Fax: 805-566-0073


Staff

Rev. David Bloedel – Chairman


Carpinteria CIR 01/REG 1 Faith Lutheran Church 1335 Vallecito Place

Carpinteria, CA 93013-1431

Phone: 805-684-4707

Fax: 805-566-0073


Web: www.mychurch.org/faithlutheran

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Steven Hayden – Sole Pastor


Castaic CIR 04/REG 1 West Valley Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

PO Box 592

Castaic, CA 91310-0592

Worship Address:

Castaic Middle School

28900 Hillcrest Pkwy

Castaic, CA 91384-3759

Phone: 661-294-0621

Fax: 661-294-0621 *9


Web: www.popcastaic.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Thomas Cizmar – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Barry Beckett – Deacon

Cerritos CIR 09/REG 2 Concordia Lutheran Church 13633 183rd Street

Cerritos, CA 90703-8940

Phone: 562-926-7416

Fax: 562-407-0610


Web: www.concordia.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dustin Parker – Senior Pastor

Rev. Will Hsu – Associate Pastor

Concordia Lutheran Preschool 13633 – 183rd Street

Cerritos, CA 90703-8940

Phone: 562-926-2491 ext. 104

Olga DeMello – Director

http://www.redeemerbythesea.org/



http://www.popcastaic.org/

http://www.concordia.org/


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Chino CIR 17/REG 2 Immanuel Lutheran Church 5648 Jefferson Avenue

Chino, CA 91710-3602

Phone: 909-628-2823


Web: www.ImmanuelChino.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Robert Den Ouden – Sole Pastor


Chino Hills CIR 11/REG 2 Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Formerly located in La Puente)

4310 Foxrun Drive

Chino Hills, CA 91709-6115

Phone: 909-393-3629

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Young Dae Kim – Sole Pastor


Chino Hills CIR 17/REG 2 Loving Savior of the Hills Lutheran Church 14816 Peyton Drive


Phone: 909-597-4668

Fax: 909-597-5739


Web: www.lovingsavior.org

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Andy Wu – Associate Pastor


Loving Savior Lutheran Preschool 14816 Peyton Drive


Phone: 909-597-2358

Susan Harris – Early Childhood Director

Loving Savior of the Hills Lutheran School 14816 Peyton Drive


Phone: 909-597-2948

Elizabeth Page – Principal

Chula Vista CIR 23/REG 3 Church of Joy Lutheran 810 Buena Vista Way

Chula Vista, CA 91910-6853

Phone: 619-482-1214


Web: www.churchofjoychulavista.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Michael Beyer – Sole Pastor

Chula Vista CIR 23/REG 3 Concordia Lutheran Church & School 267 E. Oxford Street


Phone: 619-422-6606

Fax: 619-422-6620


Web: www.concordiachurch.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Richard Schmidt – Sole Pastor


Concordia Preschool & Childcare 1695 Discovery Falls Drive

Chula Vista, CA 91915

Phone: 619-656-8100

Mary Mason – Early Childhood Director

Chula Vista Lutheran High School of San Diego 810 Buena Vista Way

Chula Vista, CA 91910

Phone: 619-262-4444

Web: www.lutheranhighsandiego.org

Scott Dufresne – Executive Director

Chula Vista CIR 23/REG 3 Pilgrim Lutheran Church 497 E Street


Phone: 619-422-0492

Fax: 619-422-2740

Web: www.pilgrimcv.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Timothy Gerdes – Sole Pastor



Additional Staff

Richard Vought – Deacon

Pilgrim Lutheran Preschool 497 E Street


Phone: 619-420-6500

Coleen Larsen – Early Childhood Director

http://www.immanuelchino.org/


http://www.lovingsavior.org/

http://www.churchofjoychulavista.com/



http://www.pilgrimcv.org/



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Pilgrim Lutheran School 497 E Street


Phone: 619-420-6233

Peter Halvorson – Principal

Suzanne Quinlivan – School Age Care Director

Claremont CIR 17/REG 2 St. Luke Lutheran Church 2050 N. Indian Hill Boulevard

Claremont, CA 91711-2722

Phone: 909-624-8898

Fax: 909-621-4299


Web: www.st-luke.info

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Timothy Seals – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Lisa Gray – Youth Director

Donald Schulteis – Youth Director

Jessica Stetson – DCE

Colton CIR 16/REG 3 St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church 820 N. La Cadena Drive

Colton, CA 92324-2774

Phone: 909-825-2395

Fax: 909-825-2395


Web: www.stjohncolton.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Don Wiley – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Jon Holst – Deacon

St. John's Lutheran Child Care Center 820 N. La Cadena Drive

Colton, CA 92324-2774

Phone: 909-825-6434

Margaret Johnson – Early Childhood Director

Compton CIR 05/REG 1 St. Philip Lutheran Church 1110 N. Dwight Avenue

Compton, CA 90222-3833

Phone: 310-635-8632

Fax: 310-635-0436


Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Additional Staff

J. Arthur Lossner – Lay Minister

Wellington Bixby - Deacon

Vernon Maxwell – Deacon

Corona CIR 18/REG 3 Edgewater Lutheran Church (Formerly Water of Life Lutheran Church)

Mailing Address:

1811 S. Lincoln Ave.

Corona, CA 92882-5813

Worship Address:

Harada Elementary School

12284 Oakdale Street

Corona, CA 92880-8966

Phone: 951-479-5575

Web: www.edgewaterlutheran.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Timothy Eaton – Missionary


Costa Mesa CIR 12/REG 3 Christ Lutheran Church 760 Victoria Street

Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2968

Phone: 949-631-1611

Fax: 949-631-6224


Web: www.christcm.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Michael Gibson – Senior Pastor

Rev. Glenn Shelton – Associate Pastor

Additional Staff

Noel Fairchild – DCE

Kyle Frazier – DCE

Lance Irey – Deacon

Jeffrey Ruiz – Deacon

Eric Sprik – Deacon

Christ Lutheran Preschool 760 Victoria Street


Phone: 949-631-1639

Britt Anderson – Early Childhood Director

http://www.st-luke.info/


http://www.stjohncolton.org/


http://www.christcm.com/


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Christ Lutheran School 760 Victoria Street


Phone: 949-548-6866

Richard Nordmeyer – Principal

Tracy Colyer – School Age Care Director

Covina CIR 11/REG 2 St. John Lutheran Church 304 E. Covina Blvd.

Covina, CA 91722-2826

Phone: 626-332-3142

Fax: 626-332-1783


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Patrick Curley – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Naomi Northrop – Minister of Music

Covina CIR 11/REG 2 Trinity Lutheran Church 16050 E. San Bernardino Road

Covina, CA 91722-3941

Phone: 626-337-2971

Fax: 626-962-2986


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Matthew Payne – Sole Pastor

Crest Park CIR 16/REG 3 Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

PO Box 250

Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352-0250

Worship Address:

27415 School Road

Crest Park, CA 92326

Phone: 909-337-1412

Fax: 909-337-2003


Web: www.mclutheran.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Randall Buecheler – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Jim Mancini – Deacon

Bob Scholz – DCE/Minister of Music

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Preschool Mailing Address:

PO Box 3335

Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352

Phone: 909-337-7750

Rita Mancini – Early Childhood Director

Mt. Calvary “Kids Corner” Mailing Address:

PO Box 3558

Running Springs, CA 92382

Site Address:

32054 Hunsacker Drive

Running Springs, CA 92382

Phone: 909-867-7228

Teresa Doherty – Early Childhood Director

Hannah Huffstutler – School Age Care Director

Cypress CIR 12/REG 3 Holy Cross Lutheran Church 4321 Cerritos Avenue

Cypress, CA 90630-4216

Phone: 714-527-7225

Fax: 714-527-8472

Web: www.holycrosscypress.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Donald Oldenburg – Sole Pastor

Holy Cross Early Childhood Education Center 4321 Cerritos Avenue

Cypress, CA 90630-4216

Phone: 714-527-7928

Mindy Weiss – Early Childhood Director

Desert Hot Springs CIR 19/REG 3 Christ Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 669

Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240-0669

Worship Address:

66290 Estrella Avenue

Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240-4526

Phone: 760-329-9292


Web: www.dhs.christ.lutheran.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Paul Miller – Sole Pastor


mailto:trinitylutheran

http://www.mclutheran.com/

http://www.holycrosscypress.org/

http://www.dhs.christ.lutheran.com/



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Diamond Bar CIR 08/REG 2 Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 23300 Golden Springs Drive

Diamond Bar, CA 91765-2001

Phone: 909-861-2740

Fax: 909-861-5481


Web: www.mtcalvarylutherandb.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. John Scharlemann – Senior Pastor


Rev. Isaac (Keh-Ru) Wang – Associate Pastor


Additional Staff

Phillip Gaylor – DCE

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Preschool 23300 E. Golden Springs Drive


Phone: 909-861-2740, Ext. 109

Joanne Kellick – Early Childhood Director

Mt. Calvary Lutheran School 23300 E. Golden Springs Road


Phone: 909-861-2740, Ext. 0

Claudia Randall – Principal

John Battaglia – School Age Care Director

Downey CIR 09/REG 2 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 13200 Columbia Way

Downey, CA 90242-4723

Phone: 562-803-4459

Fax: 562-803-4450


Web: www.downeygoodshepherd.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Lewis Busch – Senior Pastor


Rev. John Kim – Assistant Pastor


Rev. Haile Yosief – Assistant Pastor

Additional Staff

William Greenbecker, Jr. – Deacon

Leroy Pabst – Minister of Music

Downey CIR 09/REG 2 Messiah Lutheran Church 10711 Paramount Boulevard

Downey, CA 90241-3305

Phone: 562-923-1215

Fax: 562-923-9211


Web: www.messiahdowney.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. John Genter – Sole Pastor

El Cajon ENGLISH DISTRICT First Lutheran Church 867 S. Lincoln Avenue

El Cajon, CA 92020-6424

Phone: 619-444-7444

Fax: 619-444-9892


Web: www.youhaveaplace.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev Scott Rische – Senior Pastor

Rev. Aaron Unseth – Associate Pastor

Additional Staff

Sue Neff – Parish Ministry Nurse

Kelly Warneke – Youth Ministry

First Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten 867 S. Lincoln Avenue

El Cajon, CA 92020-6424

Phone: 619-444-0559

Kathy Perez – Early Childhood Director

El Cajon MISSION SOCIETY Hispanic Mission Society of the Two Californias 867 S. Lincoln Avenue

El Cajon, CA 92020-6424

Phone: 619-444-7444

Fax: 619-444-9892

http://www.mtcalvarylutherandb.org/

http://www.downeygoodshepherd.org/





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El Centro CIR 25/REG 4 Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1530

El Centro, CA 92244-1530

Worship Address:

768 W. Holt Avenue


Phone: 760-352-5715

Fax: 760-352-4204


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Jonathan Burkee – Senior Pastor


Rev. Jesus Jimenez – Assistant Pastor

El Centro CIR 25/REG 4 Iglesia Luterana Alfa y Omega 768 W. Holt Avenue


Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

El Monte CIR 11/REG 2 First Evangelical Lutheran Church 4900 Kings Row

El Monte, CA 91731-1483

Phone: 626-789-8989

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Luke Huang – Sole Pastor


El Segundo CIR 05/REG 1 St. John's Lutheran Church 1611 E. Sycamore Avenue

El Segundo, CA 90245-3331

Phone: 310-615-1072

Fax: 310-615-0640

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Charles Brady – Intentional Interim Pastor


St. John's Lutheran Child Development Center 1611 E. Sycamore Avenue

El Segundo, CA 90245-3331

Phone: 310-615-0211

Patty Ginossi – Early Childhood Director

Encinitas CIR 21/REG 3 St. Mark Lutheran Church 552 S. El Camino Real

Encinitas, CA 92024-4138

Phone: 760-753-4776

Fax: 760-753-4857


Web: www.stmarkchurch.net

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Eric Trickey – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Lori Walsh – Youth Minister

St. Mark Lutheran Preschool 552 S. El Camino Real

Encinitas, CA 92024-5131

Phone: 760-231-1917

Aimee Williams – Early Childhood Director

Escondido CIR 22/REG 3 Community Lutheran Church 3575 E. Valley Parkway

Escondido, CA 92027-5227

Phone: 760-739-1650

Fax: 760-739-8655

Web: www.clcesc.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. William Vogelsang, Jr. – Sole Pastor



Additional Staff

Kristen Beyer – Director of Christian Outreach

James Meyer – DCE

Margaret Simonsen – Parish Nurse

Community Lutheran Preschool 3575 E. Valley Pkwy.


Phone: 760-739-8649

Sharon Boyer – Early Childhood Director

Escondido CIR 22/REG 3 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1087 W. Country Club Lane


Phone: 760-743-2478

Fax: 760-746-4463


Web: www.gdlcms.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Matthew Richardt – Sole Pastor



http://www.stmarkchurch.net/


http://www.clcesc.org/





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Escondido CIR 22/REG 3 Grace Lutheran Church 643 W. 13th Avenue


Phone: 760-745-0831

Fax: 760-745-1612


Pastoral Staff

Rev. James Young – Senior Pastor

Rev. Samuel Gomez – Associate Pastor


Additional Staff

A.J. Brumfield – DCE

Scott Gary – Youth Director

Grace Lutheran Preschool 643 W. 13th Avenue


Phone: 760-745-0846, Ext. 119

Ronae Cherkin – Early Childhood Director

Grace Lutheran School 643 W. 13th Avenue


Phone: 760-747-3029

Sandra Zielinski – Principal

Lynette Dunn – School Age Care Director

Fallbrook CIR 21/REG 3 Zion Lutheran Church 1405 E. Fallbrook Street

Fallbrook, CA 92028-2427

Phone: 760-728-8288

Fax: 760-451-0273


Web: www.zlcs.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Mark Demel – Senior Pastor

Additional Staff

Carl Woods – Deacon

Zion Lutheran Preschool 1405 E. Fallbrook Street

Fallbrook, CA 92028

Phone: 760-723-3500

Darcie Gibson – Early Childhood Co-Director

Deborah Schmidt – Early Childhood Co-Director

Zion Lutheran School 1405 E. Fallbrook Street

Fallbrook, CA 92028-2427

Phone: 760-723-3500

Nancy Swanlund – Principal

Nancy Sawin – School Age Care Director

Fontana CIR 16/REG 3 First Evangelical Lutheran Church 9315 Citrus Avenue

Fontana, CA 92335-5596

Phone: 909-823-3457

Fax: 909-823-3499

Web: www.1stfontana.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Jason Kilian – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Victor Haynes – Deacon

Paul Schmidt – Deacon

Fontana CIR 16/REG 3 Iglesia Luterana La Santisima Trinidad Mailing Address:

2900 N. E Street

San Bernardino, CA 92405-3440

Worship Address:

9315 Citrus Avenue

Fontana, CA 92335-5596

Phone: 909-882-5952

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Mark McKenzie – Missionary

Fontana CIR 11/REG 2 Indonesian Lutheran Church (See Indonesian Lutheran Church, La Puente, CA)

Fullerton CIR 15/REG 3 New Covenant Korean Lutheran Church 13082 Bowen Street

Garden Grove, CA 92843-1001

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Fullerton CIR 13/REG 3 Searchlight Ministries Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

2710 N. Gaff Street

Orange, CA 92865-2417

Worship Address:

Holiday Inn & Suites

2932 E. Nutwood Avenue

Fullerton, CA 92831

Phone: 714-342-2718

Web: www.searchlightministries.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Mark Manning – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Heather Manning – DCE


http://www.zlcs.org/

http://www.1stfontana.com/


http://www.searchlightministries.com/



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Fullerton CIR 14/REG 3 Friends in Christ Lutheran Church (Formerly St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church)

2311 E. Chapman Avenue

Fullerton, CA 92831-4290

Phone: 714-871-1711

Fax: 714-871-3132


Web: www.ficchurch.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Larry Bogardus – Sole Pastor

St. Stephen's Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten 2311 E. Chapman Avenue


Phone: 714-871-6641

Chris Williams – Early Childhood Director

Fullerton CIR 14/REG 3 True Love Lutheran Church 1521 W. Orangethorpe Avenue


Phone: 714-306-7567

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Man Suk Kang – Senior Pastor

Rev. Jubin Lim – Associate Pastor

Additional Staff

Seungwon Kim – Vicar

Fullerton True Love Korean Preschool 1521 W. Orangethorpe Avenue


Phone: 714-306-7567

Garden Grove CIR 12/REG 3 Good News Korean Lutheran Church 13082 Bowen Street


Phone: 714-539-7966

Fax: 714-539-3824

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Harry Moon – Senior Pastor


Rev. Chung Hwan “Jim” Kim – Associate Pastor

Rev. Kwang Kuk Lee – Associate Pastor


Rev. Jong Wu Noh – Associate Pastor

Garden Grove CIR 12/REG 3 St. Paul's Lutheran Church 13082 Bowen Street


Phone: 714-537-4243

Fax: 714-741-8353

Web: www.stpauls.ctsmemberconnect.net

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Additional Staff

Judith King – Minister of Music

Gina Lineberger – Parish Ministry Assistant

Thomas Miller – Deacon

Van Pinkerton – Deacon

St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool 13082 Bowen Street


Phone: 714-534-0480

Marie Elliott – Early Childhood Director

St. Paul's Lutheran School 13082 Bowen Street

Garden Grove, CA 92843

Phone: 714-534-6320

Carol Smallwood – Principal

Jim Tilka – School Age Care Director

Garden Grove CIR 12/REG 3 Vietnamese Lutheran Church 13082 Bowen Street


Phone: 714-537-4245

Fax: 714-741-8353

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Kinh Vu – Sole Pastor


Glendale CIR 04/REG 1 Zion Lutheran Church 301 N. Isabel Street

Glendale, CA 91206-3626

Phone: 818-243-3119

Fax: 818-243-9640

Web: www.zionglendale.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Leigh Hart – Sole Pastor



Additional Staff

Christine Parrales – Minister of Music


http://www.zionglendale.org/



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Glendora CIR 11/REG 2 Hope Lutheran Church 1041 E. Foothill Boulevard

Glendora, CA 91741-3673

Phone: 626-335-5315

Fax: 626-852-0836


Web: www.hopeglendora.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Paul Terhune – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Lynn Santoro-Harvey – DCE

Hope Lutheran Preschool 1041 E. Foothill Blvd.


Phone: 626-335-5315 ext. 2

Ellen Head – Early Childhood Director

Hope Lutheran School 1041 E. Foothill Blvd.


Phone: 626-335-5315 ext. 100

Jerry White – Principal

Sue Dickenson – School Age Care Director

Goleta CIR 01/REG 1 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 380 N. Fairview Avenue

Goleta, CA 93117-2299

Phone: 805-967-1416

Fax: 805-692-5236


Web: www.gslcms.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Keith Jones – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Jamie Just – DCE

Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool 380 N. Fairview Avenue

Goleta, CA 93117-2299

Phone: 805-967-6101

Susan Huthsing – Early Childhood Director

Granada Hills CIR 03/REG 1 Our Savior's First Lutheran Church 16603 San Fernando Mission Blvd

Granada Hills, CA 91344-4223

Phone: 818-363-9505

Fax: 818-831-9222


Web: www.OSFLCS.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Craig Boehlke – Sole Pastor


Our Savior's First Lutheran Preschool 16603 San Fernando Mission Blvd.


Phone: 818-368-0892

Mary Roepke – Early Childhood Director

Our Savior's First Lutheran School 16603 San Fernando Mission Blvd.


Phone: 818-368-0892

Katherine Moore – Principal

Nicole Stabile-Crabtree – School Age Care Director

Hacienda Heights CIR 11/REG 2 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 15710 Newton Street

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745-4143

Phone: 626-333-9017

Fax: 626-333-6468


Web: www.htlcms.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. William Cwirla – Senior Pastor


Rev. Jason (Xiaoyu) Li – Missionary

Holy Trinity Lutheran Preschool 15710 Newton Street

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745-4143

Phone: 626-961-2070

Darleen Lucht – Early Childhood Director

Harbor City CIR 10/REG 2 St. Matthew Lutheran Church 25000 S. Normandie Avenue

Harbor City, CA 90710-2406

Phone: 310-326-1958

Fax: 310-326-1993


Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Harry Matelski – Vacancy Pastor

http://www.hopeglendora.org/


http://www.gslcms.org/

http://www.osflcs.com/

http://www.htlcms.org/




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Hemet CIR 19/REG 3 Centro Cristiano Fuente de Vida Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 896

San Jacinto, CA 92581-0896

Worship Address:

26410 Columbia Street

Hemet, CA 92544-6248

Phone: 951-654-8084

Fax: 951-654-5001


Web: www.centrocristianofuentedevida.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Juan Herrera – Sole Pastor


Hemet CIR 19/REG 3 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 701 N. Sanderson Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545-1523

Phone: 951-925-6121

Fax: 951-766-6779

Web: www.princeofpeacehemet.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Trent Thompson – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Charles Cullimore – Deacon

Hemet CIR 19/REG 3 St. John's Lutheran Church 26410 Columbia Street

Hemet, CA 92544-6248

Phone: 951-925-7756

Fax: 951-925-6136


Web: www.stjohnshemet.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dennis Stueve – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

David Bellamy – Deacon

Scott Willard – Deacon

St. John's Lutheran Early Childhood Center 26410 Columbia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92544-6299

Phone: 951-652-5984 ext. 233

Nancy Bellamy – Early Childhood Director

St. John's Lutheran School 26410 Columbia Street

Hemet, CA 92544-6299

Phone: 951-652-5909 ext. 232

Vickie Leitz – Principal

Jayne Harris – School Age Care Director

Hesperia CIR 20/REG 2 Faith Lutheran Church 9600 7th Avenue

Hesperia, CA 92345-3462

Phone: 760-244-5943

Fax: 760-956-7636


Web: http://lutheransonline.com/hesperia

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Bradley Viken – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Linda Miller – DCE

Highland CIR 16/REG 3 Messiah Lutheran Church 7070 Palm Avenue

Highland, CA 92346-3259

Phone: 909-862-2923


Web: www.messiahhighland.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. John Juedes – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Arlene Zoumbos – Parish Ministry Assistant

Hollywood CIR 04/REG 1 So. Asian Ministries Mailing Address:

20734 Seine Ave., Apt. D

Lakewood, CA 90715-1499

Worship Address:

4975 Sunset Boulevard

Hollywood, CA 90027-5813

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Paul Jacob – Missionary


Holtville CIR 25/REG 4 St. Paul's Lutheran Church 562 Chestnut Avenue

Holtville, CA 92250-1408

Phone: 760-356-4315

Fax: 760-356-4309


Web: www.stpaulsholtville.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Joel Meyer – Sole Pastor


http://www.princeofpeacehemet.com/

http://www.stjohnshemet.org/


http://lutheransonline.com/hesperia


http://www.messiahhighland.org/




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Huntington Beach CIR 12/REG 3 Faith Lutheran Church 8200 Ellis Avenue

Huntington Beach, CA 92646-1839

Phone: 714-962-5571

Fax: 714-378-4537


Web: www.faithhb.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Richard Paul – Senior Pastor


Rev. Chi Min Jun – Assistant Pastor

Additional Staff

Jack Schlinsog – Deacon

Child of Faith Early Learning Center 8200 Ellis Avenue


Phone: 714-962-1864

Callie Paesano – Early Childhood Director

Huntington Beach CIR 12/REG 3 Redeemer Lutheran Church 16351 Springdale Street


Phone: 714-846-6330

Fax: 714-840-2679


Web: www.redeemer-lutheran.net

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Daniel Harmelink – Senior Pastor

Rev. Samuel Schuldheisz – Associate Pastor


Redeemer Lutheran Preschool 16351 Springdale Street


Phone: 714-840-7117

Sue Kolacinski – Early Childhood Director

Imperial Beach CIR 23/REG 3 St. James Lutheran Church 866 Imperial Beach Boulevard

Imperial Beach, CA 91932-2703

Phone: 619-424-6166

Fax: 619-424-5129


Web: www.stjamesib.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Douglas Jones – Senior Pastor

Rev. Michael Bonner – Assistant Pastor

Rev. Ramon Contreras – Assistant Pastor

Additional Staff

Barbara Eide – Parish Ministry Assistant

Rigoberto Gonzalez – Vicar

St. James Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten 866 Imperial Beach Blvd.

Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Phone: 619-423-8648

Brenda Rollison – Early Childhood Director

Indio CIR 18/REG 3 Coachella Valley Hispanic Ministry Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1743

Indio, CA 92202-1743

Phone: 760-346-8052

Fax: 760-347-9780


Indio CIR 19/REG 3 Light of Life Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

79-301 Country Club Drive, Ste. 102

Indio, CA 92203

Worship Address:

Shadow Hills High School

39-225 Jefferson

Indio, CA 92203

Phone: 760-200-8700

Fax: 760-200-8700


Web: www.indiochurch.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Thomas Van Duzer – Senior Pastor


Rev. Francisco Ruiz – Assistant Pastor

http://www.faithhb.org/

http://www.redeemer-lutheran.net/




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Indio CIR 19/REG 3 Trinity Lutheran Church 81500 Miles Avenue

Indio, CA 92201-2923

Phone: 760-347-3971

Fax: 760-347-3971


Web: www.trinityindio.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Robert Smith – Sole Pastor


Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center 81500 Miles Avenue

Indio, CA 92201

Phone: 760-347-3838

Eloise Freeman – Early Childhood Director

Inglewood CIR 05/REG 1 Concordia Lutheran Church 3600 W. Imperial Highway

Inglewood, CA 90303-2714

Phone: 310-672-8447


Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Dr. Charles Birner – Vacancy Pastor


Inglewood CIR 05/REG 1 Faith Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

8517 11th Avenue


Worship Address:

3320 W. 85th Street

Inglewood, CA 90305

Phone: 323-750-3552

Fax: 323-750-4136


Web: www.FaithIng.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dietrich Schleef – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Lynda Schleef – Parish Ministry Assistant

Gail Williams – Parish Ministry Assistant

Inglewood CIR 05/REG 1 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 902 S. Maple Avenue


Phone: 310-671-7644

Fax: 310-673-7488


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Bruce Hindenburg


Inglewood South Bay Lutheran High School & Preparatory Academy 3600 W. Imperial Highway

Inglewood, CA 90303

Phone: 310-672-1101

Judith Tutt-Starr – Principal

Irvine CIR 15/REG 3 Abbey – West 1530 Concordia West

Irvine, CA 92612-3299

Phone: 949-854-8002 ext. 1791

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Quinton Anderson – Campus Pastor


Additional Staff

Jon Jordening – Director of Contemporary Worship Arts

Irvine Crean Lutheran South High School 4947 Alton Parkway

Irvine, CA 92604

Phone: 949-916-0897

Web: www.clshs.org

Jeffrey Beavers – Principal

Brian Underwood – Assistant Principal

Irvine CIR 10/REG 2 Ethiopian Evangelical Lutheran Church (See Ethiopian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Long Beach, CA)

http://www.trinityindio.org/




http://www.faithing.org/



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Irvine CIR 15/REG 3 Light of Christ Lutheran Church 18182 Culver Drive

Irvine, CA 92612-2702

Phone: 949-786-3326

Fax: 949-786-7186


Web: www.locirvine.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Jim Gwaltney, III – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Michael Grobelch – Deacon

Light of Christ Lutheran Preschool 18182 Culver Drive

Irvine, CA 92612-2702

Phone: 949-786-3997

Betty Bordeaux – Early Childhood Director

Irvine CIR 15/REG 3 One Faith Korean Lutheran Church 18182 Culver Drive

Irvine, CA 92614

Phone: 949-551-1682


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Sang Choi – Missionary

Additional Staff

Justin Jeong – Vicar

Irvine CIR 15/REG 3 St. Paul's Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

28241 Crown Valley Pkwy #F-440

Laguna Niguel, CA 92651-3038

Worship Address:

Crean Lutheran High School

12500 Sand Canyon

Irvine, CA 92618

Phone: 949-494-7998


Web: www.gracealone.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Alfonso Espinosa – Sole Pastor

La Crescenta CIR 04/REG 1 Gethsemane Lutheran Church 2723 Orange Avenue

La Crescenta, CA 91214-2124

Phone: 818-248-3738


Web: http://gethsemanelcms.blogspot.com/

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Charles Pearson, Jr. – Sr. Pastor


Rev. James Edwards – Asst. Pastor


La Jolla CIR 24/REG 3 University Lutheran Church – UCSD 9595 La Jolla Shores Drive

La Jolla, CA 92037-1198

Phone: 858-453-0561

Fax: 858-453-9932


Web: www.ucsdlutheran.net

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Additional Staff

Paula Pegues – Parish Ministry Assistant

La Mesa CIR 24/REG 3 Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 7929 La Mesa Boulevard

La Mesa, CA 91942

Phone: 619-462-5211

Fax: 619-462-5275


Web: www.christlamesa.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Richard Burkey – Senior Pastor


Rev. John Palka – Associate Pastor


Additional Staff

Donald Geisinger – Support Staff

Timothy Hahn – Deacon

Brandon Heath – DCE

Roger Howard – DCE

Thomas Kuwazaki, Jr. – Deacon

Cheri Lynn Selander – DCE

Carmen Vertullo – Deacon

Christ Lutheran Early Childhood Center 7929 La Mesa Blvd.

La Mesa, CA 91942

Phone: 619-462-5211 ext. 106

Margaret Payne – Early Childhood Director

http://www.locirvine.com/



http://www.ucsdlutheran.net/

http://www.christlamesa.org/



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Christ Lutheran School 7929 La Mesa Blvd.

La Mesa, CA 91942

Phone: 619-462-5211 ext. 3

Xavria Schwarz – Principal

Karen Trapp – School Age Care Director

La Mirada CIR 08/REG 2 Fountain of Life Lutheran Church (Merger of Hope Lutheran Church, Whittier & Mount Olive Lutheran Church, La Mirada)

13518 Biola Avenue

La Mirada, CA 90638-2955

Phone: 562-941-4610

Fax: 562-946-1203


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Timothy Beyer – Sole Pastor


La Puente CIR 11/REG 2 Holy Cross Lutheran Church (See Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Chino Hills, CA)

La Puente CIR 11/REG 2 Indonesian Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

15376 Sandhurst St.

Fontana, CA 92336

Worship Address:

14921 E. Amar Road

La Puente, CA 91744-1961

Phone: 909-948-7672


Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

La Quinta CIR 19/REG 3 Light of Life Lutheran Church (See Light of Life Lutheran Church, Indio, CA)

La Verne Faith Lutheran High School 3960 Fruit Street

La Verne, CA 91750-2951

Phone: 909-593-4494

Lance Ebel – Principal

Laguna Niguel CIR 15/REG 3 St. Paul's Lutheran Church (See St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Irvine, CA - formerly located in Laguna Beach, CA)

Lake Elsinore CIR 18/REG 3 First Lutheran Church 600 W. Sumner Avenue

Lake Elsinore, CA 92530-3509

Phone: 951-674-2757

Web: www.firstluth.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Kevin Kolander – Sole Pastor

Lake Arrowhead CIR 16/REG 3 Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church (See Mt.Calvary Lutheran Church , Crest Park, CA)

Lake Forest CIR 15/REG 3 Abiding Savior Lutheran Church 23262 El Toro Road

Lake Forest, CA 92630-4805

Phone: 949-830-1460

Fax: 949-830-6783


Web: www.abidingsavior.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Thomas Rogers – Senior Pastor

Additional Staff

Eric Haller – Vicar

Jun Takagi – Vicar

Robert Warren, Sr. – Vicar

Abiding Savior Lutheran Early Childhood Center 23262 El Toro Road


Phone: 949-837-4292

Lorena Bradley – Early Childhood Director

Abiding Savior Lutheran School 23262 El Toro Road


Phone: 949-830-1461

Carolyn Sims – Principal

Lake View Terrace CIR 03/REG 1 Peace Lutheran Church 11690 Fenton Avenue

Lake View Terrace, CA 91342-7180

Phone: 818-899-3950

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Jon Imme – Sole Pastor


http://www.firstluth.com/

http://www.abidingsavior.com/


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Lakeside ENGLISH DISTRICT

Morning Star Lutheran Church 12821 Ha Hana Road

Lakeside, CA 92040-5061

Phone: 619-443-6032


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Arthur Maynard – Sole Pastor

Lakewood CIR 10/REG 2 So. Asian Ministries 20734 Seine Avenue Apt. D

Lakewood, CA 90715-1499

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Paul Jacob – Missionary


Lancaster CIR 20/REG 2 Grace Lutheran Church 856 W. Newgrove Street

Lancaster, CA 93534-3092

Phone: 661-948-1018

Fax: 661-948-2731


Web: www.gracelancaster.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Kelly Leary – Senior Pastor

Rev. Todd Niebling – Assistant Pastor/Church Planter


Additional Staff

James Roberts – DCE

Larry Wooster – Minister of Music

Grace’s Little Lambs Preschool 856 W. Newgrove Street


Phone: 661-948-1018

Linda Gater – Early Childhood Director

Grace Lutheran School 856 W. Newgrove Street


Phone: 661-948-1018

Wanda Vandrey – Principal

Linda Gater – School Age Care Director

Long Beach CIR 10/REG 2 Bethany Lutheran Church 4644 Clark Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90808-1203

Phone: 562-421-4711

Fax: 562-429-1693

Web: www.bethanylutheran.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Kevin Kritzer – Senior Pastor

Rev. Seth Moorman – Assistant Pastor

Additional Staff

Karl Fink – Minister of Parish Education

Carol McDaniel – Minister of Music

Bethany Lutheran Preschool 4644 Clark Avenue


Phone: 562-429-7335

Nola Seaman – Early Childhood Director

Bethany Lutheran School 5100 Arbor Road

Long Beach, CA 90808

Phone: 562-420-7783 ext. 11

Mary Fink – Principal

Carlota Brown – School Age Care Director

Carol McDaniel – Minister of Music

Long Beach CIR 10/REG 2 Ethiopian Evangelical Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

60 Wetstone

Irvine, CA 92604

Worship Address:

905 Atlantic Avenue


Phone: 562-437-8532

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Eshetu Abate Koyra – Missionary


Additional Staff

Yacob Habtemariam – Vicar


http://www.gracelancaster.org/


http://www.bethanylutheran.org/


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Long Beach CIR 10/REG 2 First Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

946 Linden Avenue


Worship Address:

905 Atlantic Avenue


Phone: 562-437-8532

Fax: 562-437-5194


Web: www.FirstLB.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Douglas Johnstone – Senior Pastor


Rev. Chandara Lee – Associate Pastor


First Lutheran Preschool 946 Linden Avenue


Phone: 562-435-0777

Kristine Kim-Montano – Early Childhood Director

Long Beach CIR 10/REG 2 Grace Lutheran Church 245 W. Wardlow Road


Phone: 562-427-1706

Fax: 562-427-1706

Pastoral Staff

Vicar Mel Johnson


Grace Lutheran Christian Preschool 245 W. Wardlow Road


Phone: 562-424-7668

Debbie Castlen – Early Childhood Director

Long Beach CIR 10/REG 2 St. John's Lutheran Church 6698 Orange Avenue


Phone: 562-423-3547

Fax: 562-423-3845

Web: http://stjohnlb.org

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Long Beach CIR 10/REG 2 St. Paul's Lutheran Church 2283 Palo Verde Avenue


Phone: 562-596-4409

Fax: 562-598-5629


Web: www.stpaulslb.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Brandon Scott Jones – Sole Pastor


St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool 2283 Palo Verde Avenue


Phone: 562-598-4729

Nancy Bachman – Early Childhood Director

Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 Ark of Noah Lutheran Church 3735 Hughes Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90034-5103

Phone: 310-836-0741

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Yeong Kyu Kim – Senior Pastor

Rev. Kyung Jin Cha – Missionary

Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 Christ Lutheran Church 1968 Concordia Walk


Phone: 323-292-2344

Fax: 949-951-8148

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 Faith Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 73658


Phone: 323-755-2541

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Allan Baumgartel – Missionary

http://www.firstlb.org/


http://www.stpaulslb.org/


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Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 First Lutheran of Culver City & Palms 3735 Hughes Avenue


Phone: 310-838-6076

Fax: 310-838-6101


Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Dennis Gano – Vacancy Pastor

Additional Staff

Matthew Norcia – Deacon

Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 Grace Lutheran Church 936 W. Vernon Avenue


Phone: 323-234-9722

Fax: 323-750-4136

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Jerry Lossner – Vacancy Lay Pastor

Los Angeles ENGLISH DISTRICT Highland Park Lutheran Church 6310 Aldama Street


Phone: 323-255-0309

Fax: 323-255-0309

Web: http://hplutheran.tripod.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Nicholas Wirtz – Sole Pastor


Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 Hope Memorial Lutheran Church 3401 S. Somerset Drive


Phone: 323-731-1721

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Dr. Lee Settgast – Vacancy Pastor


Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 La Santa Cruz Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

753 Camulos Street


Worship Address:

2747 Whittier Boulevard


Phone: 626-324-5512

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Additional Staff

Raul Saldana – Deacon

Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 Light of Life Lutheran Church 1233 S. Vermont Ave.


Phone: 213-383-9396

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Dong Joon Kim – Missionary


Rev. Kwang Ho Song – Missionary

Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 Oromo Lutheran Church – Los Angeles (See Oromo Lutheran Church – Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, CA)

Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 Pilgrim Lutheran Church for the Deaf 1233 S. Vermont Avenue


Phone: 213-389-9940 Voice and TTY

Fax: 213-389-9940

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 Reformation Ethiopian Lutheran Church 1233 S. Vermont Avenue


Phone: 626-298-9788

Fax: 626-796-7584

Web: www.ethiochurch.org

Pastoral Staff





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Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 Shalom Life Line Ministry Outreach Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 741077


Phone: 213-480-0691

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Additional Staff

Yong Woon Park – Lay Minister

Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church 3901 W. Adams Boulevard


Phone: 323-731-8384

Fax: 323-731-8372


Web: www.StPaulLutheranLA.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. ST Williams, Jr. – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

John Lehman – Minister of Music

Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 Trinity Central Lutheran Church 987 S. Gramercy Pl.


Phone: 323-732-4444

Fax: 323-732-4444

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Young Hong – Senior Pastor

Rev. Key June Lee – Assistant Pastor


Additional Staff

Gerald “Jerry” Lane – Deacon

Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 University Lutheran Chapel – UCLA 10915 Strathmore Drive


Phone: 310-208-4579

Fax: 310-824-5261


Web: www.ulc.la.ca.us

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Mark Jasa – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Mark Pierson – Vicar

Los Angeles CIR 06/REG 1 Young Kwang Lutheran Church 1151 N. Madison Avenue, Apt. 108


Phone: 213-387-3499

Fax: 323-373-9905

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Kwang Man Lee – Assistant Pastor

Mammoth Lakes CIR 20/REG 2 Mammoth Lakes Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 7218

Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546-7218

Worship Address:

379 Old Mammoth Road

Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546-7218

Phone: 760-934-4051

Web: www.mammothlakeslutheranchurch.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Marcus Breitbarth – Sole Pastor


Manhattan Beach CIR 05/REG 1 First Lutheran Church 1100 N. Poinsettia Avenue

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-4918

Phone: 310-545-5653

Fax: 310-545-5654


Web: www.first-lutheran.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Steven Carlson – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Lynn Jaeger – Parish Ministry Assistant

Paul Lang – Deacon

Julie Mollgaard –Parish Ministry Assistant

First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool 1100 N. Poinsettia Avenue

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-4918

Phone: 310-545-5653

Nancy Durkovic – Early Childhood Director

Maywood CIR 09/REG 2 Palabra de Dios Lutheran Church 4421 E. 61st Street

Maywood, CA 90270-3114

Phone: 323-560-0089


Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

http://www.stpaullutheranla.org/


http://www.ulc.la.ca.us/


http://www.mammothlakeslutheranchurch.com/

http://www.first-lutheran.com/




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Maywood MISSION SOCIETY Zion Lutheran Mission Society 4421 E. 61st Street

Maywood, CA 90270

Phone: 323-560-0089

Menifee CIR 18/REG 3 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 26800 Newport Road

Menifee, CA 92584-9086

Phone: 951-672-6675

Fax: 951-672-6680


Web: www.gslcmsmenifee.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Scott Ganas – Sole Pastor


Good Shepherd Lutheran Child Development Center 26800 Newport Road

Menifee, CA 92584

Phone: 951-672-6675 ext. 219

Cynthia Begando – Early Childhood Director

Good Shepherd Lutheran School 26800 Newport Road

Menifee, CA 92584

Phone: 951-672-6675 ext. 227

Robert McDowell – Principal

Sherry LeMaster – School Age Care Director

Mission Hills ENGLISH DISTRICT Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church 10000 Sepulveda Boulevard

Mission Hills, CA 91345-2918

Phone: 818-892-8490

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Chapel of the Cross Preschool & Childcare Ctr 10000 Sepulveda Blvd.

Mission Hills, CA 91345-2998

Phone: 818-830-5496

Maria Wessenauer – Early Childhood Director

Mojave CIR 20/REG 2

Resurrection Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 448

Boron, CA 93596-0448

Worship Address:

K and Inyo Streets

Mojave, CA 93501

Phone: 760-762-6889

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. William Hampton – Vacancy Pastor


Monrovia CIR 11/REG 2 First Evangelical Lutheran Church 1323 S. Magnolia Avenue

Monrovia, CA 91016-4021

Phone: 626-357-3543

Fax: 626-357-8296


Web: www.firstlutheranmonrovia.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Larry Hintz – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Scott Anderson – Minister of Music

First Lutheran Preschool 1227 S. Magnolia Avenue


Phone: 626-357-3543 ext. 300

Christina Ford – Early Childhood Director

First Lutheran School 1323 S. Magnolia Avenue


Phone: 626-357-3543

Deborah Martinez – Administrator

Montclair CIR 17/REG 2 Trinity Lutheran Church 5080 Kingsley Street

Montclair, CA 91763-3845

Phone: 909-626-6552

Fax: 909-626-6552


Web: www.trinitymontclair.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Steven Haberoth – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Gene Bohot – Deacon

http://www.gslcmsmenifee/







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Montebello CIR 08/REG 2 St. John's Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

433 N. 18th Street

Montebello, CA 90640-3940

Worship Address:

18th & Beverly


Phone: 323-728-8410

Fax: 323-728-8410


Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

St. John's Lutheran Preschool 425 N. 18th Street


Phone: 323-722-9885

Victoria Vigil – Early Childhood Director

St. John's Lutheran School 417 N. 18th Street


Phone: 323-721-3910

Moorpark CIR 02/REG 1 Centro Cristiano Moorpark Iglesia Luterana Mailing Address:

1200 Maria Way

Oxnard, CA 93030

Worship Address:

123 Park Lane

Moorpark, CA 93021-2117

Phone: 805-525-5911

Web: www.www.centrocristianohispano.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dennis Bradshaw – District Missionary

Additional Staff

Javier Velasco – Deacon

Moorpark CIR 02/REG 1 Faith Lutheran Church 123 Park Lane

Moorpark, CA 93021-2117

Phone: 805-532-1049

Fax: 805-532-1049


Web: www.faithmoorpark.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Robert Hiller – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Michael McDonald – Deacon

Moreno Valley CIR 18/REG 3 Grace Korean Lutheran Church 11650 Perris Boulevard

Moreno Valley, CA 92557-6536

Phone: 909-247-2972

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Moreno Valley CIR 18/REG 3 Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 11650 Perris Boulevard


Phone: 951-924-4688

Fax: 951-243-1834


Web: www.shepherdofthevalley.net

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dennis Krueger – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Dennis Nash – Deacon

Shepherd of the Valley Preschool & Kindergarten 11650 Perris Blvd.


Phone: 951-924-3422

Sian Rockwell – Early Childhood Director

Murrieta CIR 18/REG 3 Promise Lutheran Church & School 25664 Madison Avenue

Murrieta, CA 92562

Phone: 951-600-8201

Fax: 951-698-8332


Web: www.promiselutheran.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Chris Deknatel – Sole Pastor

Promise Lutheran Preschool 25664 Madison Avenue

Murrieta, CA 92562

Phone: 951-600-8201

Jennifer Rouse – Early Childhood Director

Promise Lutheran Elementary School 25664 Madison Avenue

Murrieta, CA 92562

Phone: 951-600-8201


http://www.faithmoorpark.com/


http://www.shepherdofthevalley.net/

http://www.promiselutheran.org/


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Needles CIR 31/REG 4 Grace Lutheran Church 1605 Washington Street

Needles, CA 92363-3053

Phone: 760-326-3128


Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Dr. Dreikorn – Pastoral Assistant

Newbury Park CIR 02/REG 1 Christ the King Lutheran Church 3947 W. Kimber Drive

Newbury Park, CA 91320-4829

Phone: 805-498-2217

Fax: 805-498-9798

Web: www.ctknp.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Timothy Barkett – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Bonnie Hicks – DCE

Christ the King Lutheran Preschool 3947 W. Kimber Drive

Newbury Park, CA 91320-4829

Phone: 805-499-7022

Cari Ann Fox – Early Childhood Director

North Tustin CIR 15/REG 3 Blessing Community Lutheran Church 18542 Vanderlip Avenue

North Tustin, CA 92705-3244

Phone: 949-786-3667

Fax: 949-786-3667

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Chan Kyu Park – Missionary


North Tustin CIR 15/REG 3 Peace Lutheran Church of Tustin 18542 Vanderlip Avenue

North Tustin, CA 92705-3244

Phone: 714-731-2226

Fax: 714-731-3669


Web: www.peacetustin.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Jonathan Manthei – Sole Pastor


Northridge CIR 03/REG 1 Central Zion Lutheran Church 19644 Crystal Hills Drive

Northridge, CA 91326-3870

Phone: 818-517-6461

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Paul Park – Missionary

Additional Staff

Christine Parrales – Minister of Music

Norwalk CIR 08/REG 2 St. Paul's Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

14134 S. Clarkdale Avenue

Norwalk, CA 90650-4104

Worship Address:

11909 E. Rosecrans Avenue


Phone: 562-864-5654

Fax: 562-864-5654


Web: www.faithwebsites.com/stpaulnorwalk

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Antonio Lopez – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Cynthia Pucciarelli – Parish Worker

Norwalk CIR 08/REG 2 Trinity Lutheran Church 11507 Studebaker Road


Phone: 562-864-3713

Fax: 562-864-1761


Web: www.TrinityNorwalk.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. William Brunold – Sole Pastor


Trinity Christian Preschool 11609 Studebaker Road

Norwalk, CA 90650

Phone: 562-864-2319

Frannie Coward – Early Childhood Director

Trinity Christian School 11507 Studebaker Road


Phone: 562-864-3712

Jeff Jepsen – Principal

Carol Samrualruen – Assistant Principal


http://www.ctknp.com/

http://www.peacetustin.com/







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Nuevo CIR 18/REG 3 Redeemer Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 379

Nuevo, CA 92567-0379

Worship Address:

29616 Nuevo Road, Ste. 9-A

Nuevo, CA 92567

Phone: 951-657-3662


Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. William Duerr, Jr. – Vacancy Pastor


Oceanside CIR 21/REG 3 Immanuel Lutheran Church 1900 S. Nevada Street

Oceanside, CA 92054-6418

Phone: 760-433-2770

Fax: 760-433-1147


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Duane Behnken – Sole Pastor


Immanuel Lutheran Preschool 1900 S. Nevada Street


Phone: 760-433-2784

Patricia Healy – Early Childhood/School Age Care Director

Oceanside CIR 21/REG 3 Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 4510 N. River Road


Phone: 760-433-9250

Web: www.svlchurch.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Allen Kolkman – Sole Pastor


Ojai CIR 01/REG 1 Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1450

Ojai, CA 93024-1450

Worship Address:

1290 E. Grand Avenue

Ojai, CA 93023

Phone: 805-646-2064

Fax: 805-646-2065


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Allen Hellwege – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Eric Mettala – Deacon

Ontario CIR 17/REG 2 Redeemer Lutheran Church 920 W. 6th Street

Ontario, CA 91762-1208

Phone: 909-986-2615

Fax: 909-986-0757


Web: www.redeemer4me.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Daniel Grabowski – Sr. Pastor

EMAIL: [email protected]

Rev. Tambatua Naibaho – Associate Pastor

Redeemer Lutheran Preschool 920 W. Sixth Street


Phone: 909-986-6185

Leslie Loeper – Early Childhood Director

Redeemer Lutheran School 920 W. Sixth Street


Phone: 909-986-6510

Marty Miller – Principal

Stacy Lopez – School Age Care Director

Orange CIR 13/REG 3 Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church 802 E. Chapman Avenue

Orange, CA 92866-1623

Phone: 714-538-2373

Fax: 714-538-7952


Web: www.immanuelorange.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Robert Dargatz – Sole Pastor



http://www.svlchurch.org/



http://www.redeemer4me.com/

http://www.immanuelorange.org/


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Immanuel Lutheran Preschool 147 S. Pine Street

Orange, CA 92866

Phone: 714-538-2374

Mark Grewe – Early Childhood Director

Immanuel Lutheran School 147 S. Pine Street

Orange, CA 92866

Phone: 714-538-2374

Mark Grewe – Principal

Nikki Panetta – School Age Care Director

Orange Lutheran High School 2222 N. Santiago Boulevard

Orange, CA 92867

Phone: 714-998-5151

Web: www.lhsoc.org

Leslie Smith – Principal

Scott Fogo – Assistant Principal

Orange CIR 13/REG 3 Salem Lutheran Church 6500 E. Santiago Canyon Road

Orange, CA 92869-1533

Phone: 714-633-2366

Fax: 714-633-6937


Web: www.salemorange.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Jonathan Thomas – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Kyle Blake – DCE

Pamela Hansen – Director of Music

Salem Lutheran Preschool 6411 E. Frank Ln.

Orange, CA 92869

Phone: 714-639-1946

Kathy Vickers – Early Childhood Director

Salem Lutheran School 6411 E. Frank Lane

Orange, CA 92869

Phone: 714-639-1946

Philip Duerr – Principal

Kathy Vickers – School Age Care Director

Orange CIR 13/REG 3 Searchlight Ministries Lutheran Church (See Searchlight Ministries Lutheran Church, Fullerton, CA)

Orange CIR 13/REG 3 St. John's Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

154 S. Shaffer Street

Orange, CA 92866-1609

Worship Address:

185 S. Center Street

Orange, CA 92866-1609

Phone: 714-288-4400

Fax: 714-288-4411

Web: www.stjohnsorange.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Timothy Klinkenberg – Senior Pastor


Rev. Michael Hayes – Associate Pastor


Rev. Christopher Singer – Associate Pastor


Additional Staff

William Heide – Minister of Music

Mel Johnson – Vicar

Marla Lichtsinn – Parish Ministry Assistant

St. John's Lamb's Lot Preschool 154 S. Shaffer Street

Orange, CA 92866

Phone: 714-288-4409

Danelle Clinton – Early Childhood Director

St. John's Lutheran School 154 S. Shaffer Street

Orange, CA 92866

Phone: 714-288-4406

Randy Einem – Principal

Orange CIR 13/REG 3 St. Paul's Lutheran Church 1250 E. Heim Avenue

Orange, CA 92865-2920

Phone: 714-637-2640

Fax: 714-637-1963


Web: www.stpaulsorange.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Ronald Martin – Senior Pastor

Additional Staff

Thomas Bredehoft – Minister of Music

http://www.salemorange.com/

http://www.stjohnsorange.org/


http://www.stpaulsorange.org/


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St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center 1250 E. Heim Avenue

Orange, CA 92865-2921

Phone: 714-637-2416

Esther Jow – Early Childhood Director

St. Paul's Lutheran School 901 E. Heim Avenue

Orange, CA 92865

Phone: 714-921-3188

James Beaudoin – Principal

Kim Fink – School Age Care Director

Oxnard CIR 02/REG 1 Centro Cristiano Mixteco Iglesia Luterana Mailing Address:

1200 Maria Way

Oxnard, CA 93030-5045

Worship Address:

1500 N. “C” Street

Oxnard, CA 93030

Phone: 805-525-5911

Web: www.centrocristianohispano.com

Pastoral Staff


Additional Staff

Javier Velasco – Lay Pastor

Oxnard CIR 02/REG 1 Centro Cristiano Moorpark Iglesia Luterana (See Centro Cristiano Moorpark Iglesia Luterana, Moorpark, CA)

Oxnard CIR 01/REG 1

Centro Cristiano Oxnard Iglesia Luterana Mailing Address:

1200 Maria Way

Oxnard, CA 93030-5045

Worship Address:


Oxnard, CA 93030

Phone: 805-566-0120


Pastoral Staff


Oxnard CIR 02/REG 1 Centro Cristiano Redwood Mailing Address:


Oxnard, CA 93030-3502

Worship Address:

905 Redwood Street

Oxnard, CA 93033-5009

Phone: 805-983-1231



Pastoral Staff

Rev. Marco Lozano – Sole Pastor

Oxnard CIR 02/REG 1 St. John's Lutheran Church 1500 North C Street

Oxnard, CA 93030-3502

Phone: 805-983-0330

Fax: 805-983-2171


Web: www.stjohnsoxnard.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Mark Beyer – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Gary Henricksen – Minister of Music

April Lehman – DCE

St. John's Lutheran School 1500 North C Street

Oxnard, CA 93030-3599

Phone: 805-983-0330

Gary Krumdieck – Principal

Linda Lauenstein – School Age Care Director

Pacific Palisades CIR 06/REG 1 Palisades Lutheran Church 15905 W. Sunset Boulevard

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272-3407

Phone: 310-459-2358

Fax: 310-230-9488


Web: www.plc.cc

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Walter Mees, Jr. – Vacancy Pastor

Palisades Lutheran Preschool 15905 Sunset Blvd.

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272-3499

Phone: 310-459-3425

Dede El-Atrache – Early Childhood Director

http://www.centrocristianohispano.com/



http://www.stjohnsoxnard.com/

http://www.plc.cc/


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Palm Desert ENGLISH DISTRICT Peace of the Desert Lutheran Church 74200 Country Club Drive

Palm Desert, CA 92260-1660

Phone: 760-776-7100

Web: www.peacelutheranchurch.info/

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Additional Staff

Norval Chilman – Lay Minister

Palm Springs CIR 19/REG 3 Our Savior's Community Lutheran Church 1020 E. Ramon Road

Palm Springs, CA 92264-7702

Phone: 760-327-5611

Fax: 760-322-2881


Web: www.oursaviors.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Michael Coppersmith – Senior Pastor


Rev. David Sanger – Associate Pastor

Palm Springs MISSION SOCIETY Tian Shan Mission Society 1020 E. Ramon Road

Palm Springs, CA 92264

Phone: 760-327-5611

Fax: 760-322-6531

Palmdale CIR 20/REG 2 First Lutheran Church 38343 N. 15th Street East

Palmdale, CA 93550-4836

Phone: 661-947-6230

Fax: 661-947-6230

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Wayne B. Anderson – Sole Pastor

Palmdale CIR 20/REG 2 Lutheran Church at The Well 190 Sierra Court, Ste. C2

Palmdale, CA 93550

Phone: 661-492-0110

Web: www.thewellav.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Todd Niebling – Sole Pastor


Panorama City CIR 03/REG 1 El Redentor Spanish Lutheran Church 14445 Terra Bella Street

Panorama City, CA 91402-1498

Phone: 818-891-1038

Fax: 818-894-8741

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Pasadena CIR 07/REG 2

Ethiopian Chariot International Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1008

Pasadena, CA 91102-1008

Worship Address:

393 Lake Avenue, Ortlund Hall, #201


Phone: 626-298-9788

Fax: 626-796-7584


Web: www.ethiochurch.org

Pastoral Staff



Pasadena CIR 07/REG 2 Faith Lutheran Church 835 Hastings Ranch Drive


Phone: 626-351-5413

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. John Rieck – Vacancy Pastor


Pasadena CIR 07/REG 2 Historic First Lutheran Church 808 N. Los Robles Avenue


Phone: 626-793-1139

Fax: 626-793-6642


Web: www.historicfirstlutheran.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Christopher Schaar – Senior Pastor

Rev. Marcelo Gomez – Associate Pastor


http://www.oursaviors.org/


http://www.historicfirstlutheran.org/


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Pasadena CIR 07/REG 2 Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 1118 N. Allen Avenue


Phone: 626-794-2294


Web: www.mountolivelc.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Craig Donofrio – Sole Pastor


Pico Rivera CIR 09/REG 2 Peace Lutheran Church 9412 Shade Lane

Pico Rivera, CA 90660-5340

Phone: 562-949-5203


Web: www.peacepicorivera.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Wilfred Glade – Senior Pastor


Pine Valley ENGLISH DISTRICT Inter-Mountain Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 255

Pine Valley, CA 91962-0255

Worship Address:

28890 Oak Lane

Pine Valley CA 91962

Phone: 619-473-9620

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Arthur Maynard – Sole Pastor

Pomona CIR 17/REG 2 St. Paul's Lutheran Church 610 N. San Antonio Avenue

Pomona, CA 91767-4908

Phone: 909-623-6368


Web: www.pomonalutheran.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Joel Shaltanis – Sole Pastor


Poway CIR 22/REG 3 Mt. Olive Lutheran Church & School 14280 Poway Road

Poway, CA 92064-4929

Phone: 858-748-3871

Fax: 858-748-0693


Web: www.mountolivepoway.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Kenneth Roberts – Sole Pastor

Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool/Kindergarten 14280 Poway Road

Poway, CA 92064-4929

Phone: 858-679-8169

Tina Higley – Early Childhood Director

Quartz Hill CIR 20/REG 2 Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church 42217 55th Street West

Quartz Hill, CA 93536-3668

Phone: 661-943-8433

Fax: 661-943-8433

Web: www.RELC.TeamMinistry.net

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Walter Steele – Sole Pastor


Ramona CIR 22/REG 3 Ramona Lutheran Church 520 16th Street

Ramona, CA 92065-2622

Phone: 760-789-1367

Fax: 760-789-7913


Web: www.ramonalutheran.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. David Keil – Sole Pastor

Ramona Lutheran Preschool 520 16th Street

Ramona, CA 92065-2622

Phone: 760-789-4804

Elena Luellen – Early Childhood Director

Ramona Lutheran School 520 16th Street

Ramona, CA 92065-2622

Phone: 760-789-4804

Nancy Knight – Principal

http://www.mountolivelc.org/



http://www.mountolivepoway.org/

http://www.relc.teamministry.net/

http://www.ramonalutheran.com/


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Rancho Cucamonga CIR 17/REG 2 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 6080 Haven Avenue

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737-3004

Phone: 909-989-6500

Fax: 909-989-4905


Web: www.soth.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Kevin Austin – Senior Pastor


Rev. Erich Kaelberer – Associate Pastor


Rancho Palos Verdes CIR 10/REG 2 Christ Lutheran Church 28850 S. Western Avenue

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-0803

Phone: 310-831-0848

Fax: 310-831-0090


Web: www.christrpv.com

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Jacob Sletten – Assistant Pastor

Additional Staff

Philomena Howard – Parish Ministry Assistant

Ronald Howard – Deacon

Christ Lutheran Preschool 28850 S. Western Avenue


Phone: 310-831-8008

Jamie Hallet – Early Childhood Director

Christ Lutheran School 28850 S. Western Avenue


Phone: 310-831-0848

Patricia Mayer – Principal

Linda Toledo – School Age Care Director

Rancho Palos Verdes CIR 05/REG 1 Mount Olive Lutheran Church 5975 Armaga Spring Road


Phone: 310-377-8541

Fax: 310-377-9903


Web: www.mountolivelutheranrpv.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Craig Molitoris – Sole Pastor

Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool 5975 Armaga Spring Road


Phone: 310-377-8821

Pamela Smith – Early Childhood Director

Redlands CIR 16/REG 3 Christ the King Lutheran Church 1505 S. Ford Street

Redlands, CA 92373-7128

Phone: 909-793-5703


Web: www.ctkredlands.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Wiley Smith – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Russell Gross – Deacon

Christ the King Child Care Center 1505 S. Ford Street

Redlands, CA 92373-7128

Phone: 909-793-8722

Christine Chernobieff – Early Childhood Director

Redondo Beach CIR 05/REG 1 Immanuel Lutheran Church 706 Knob Hill Avenue

Redondo Beach, CA 90277-4398

Phone: 310-540-4435

Fax: 310-316-7732


Web: www.immanuelrb.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Jess Knauft – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Sonya Abbott – Parish Ministry Assistant

William Abbott – Deacon

John Hanke – DCE

Colin Lambert – Deacon

Arbrid Strode – Deacon

Reseda CIR 03/REG 1 Dong Shin Korean-American Mission Church (See Dong Shin Korean-American Mission Church, Winnetka, CA)

http://www.soth.org/

http://www.christrpv.com/

http://www.mountolivelutheranrpv.org/

http://www.ctkredlands.org/



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Reseda CIR 03/REG 1 Trinity Lutheran Church 18425 Kittridge Street

Reseda, CA 91335-6138

Phone: 818-342-1633

Fax: 818-342-4491


Web: www.tlcreseda.org

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Additional Staff

Michael Gummelt – Deacon

Rialto CIR 16/REG 3 Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 539 N. Acacia Avenue

Rialto, CA 92376-5242

Phone: 909-875-3163

Fax: 909-875-5232


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Eric Kaelberer – Sole Pastor


Ridgecrest CIR 20/REG 2 Our Savior's Lutheran Church 725 N. Fairview Street

Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3516

Phone: 760-375-7921

Fax: 760-375-7921


Web: www.oslc-rc.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. William Lindenmeyer – Sole Pastor


Riverside CIR 18/REG 3 Faith Lutheran Church 4785 Jackson Street

Riverside, CA 92503-8011

Phone: 951-689-2626

Fax: 951-689-3829


Web: www.faithriverside.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Paul Wenz – Sole Pastor


Riverside CIR 18/REG 3 Gethsemane Lutheran Church 891 W. Blaine Street


Phone: 951-684-6446

Fax: 951-684-6448


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Greg DeVore – Senior Pastor


Rev. Gregory Robertson – Associate Pastor


Additional Staff

Christian Huscher – Minister of Music

Riverside CIR 18/REG 3 Immanuel Lutheran Church 5545 Alessandro Boulevard


Phone: 951-682-7613

Fax: 951-682-9403


Web: www.ilcs-riverside.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Seth T. Flick – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Jean Beck – DCE

Marcine “Mart” Du Vall – Deacon

Immanuel Lutheran Preschool 5545 Alessandro Blvd.


Phone: 951-682-4211

Connie Eisenbraun – Early Childhood Director

Immanuel Lutheran School 5545 Alessandro Blvd.


Phone: 951-682-4211

Susan Winscher – Principal

Jamila Leggett – School Age Care Co-Director

Julie Pingel – School Age Care Co-Director

Riverside CIR 18/REG 3 Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church for the Deaf 6262 Soledad Drive


Phone: 951-689-8380

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Gerhard Gehrs – Sole Pastor

http://www.tlcreseda.org/



http://www.oslc-rc.org/

http://www.faithriverside.org/



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Rosemead CIR 07/REG 2 Zion Lutheran Church 3366 N. Gladys Avenue

Rosemead, CA 91770-2518

Phone: 626-280-5965

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

San Bernardino MISSION SOCIETY Filipino Mission Society 1364 N. Winsor Drive

San Bernardino, CA 92404

Staff

Caesar Parcon – Lay Leader

San Bernardino CIR 16/REG 3 Iglesia Luterana la Santisima Trinidad 2900 N. E Street


Phone: 909-882-5952

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Mark McKenzie – Missionary


San Bernardino CIR 16/REG 3 Trinity Lutheran Church 2900 N. E Street


Phone: 909-882-2989

Fax: 909-883-1031

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Jeffrey Johnson – Sole Pastor


San Diego CIR 24/REG 3 Bethany Lutheran Church 2051 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard

San Diego, CA 92107-2535

Phone: 619-222-7295


Web: www.bethanylutheranOB.org

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Steven Duescher – Vacancy Pastor

San Diego CIR 22/REG 3 Christ the Cornerstone Lutheran Church 9028 Westmore Road


Phone: 858-566-1741

Fax: 858-566-1965

Web: www.ctc-academy.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Stewart Reimnitz – Sole Pastor

Christ the Cornerstone Academy (Preschool) 9028 Westmore Road

San Diego, CA 92126

Phone: 858-566-1741

Quynhlien Nguyen – Early Childhood Director

Christ the Cornerstone Academy (Elementary) 9028 Westmore Road


Phone: 858-566-1741

Lark Mayeski – Principal

Jolene Carlos – School Age Care Director

San Diego CIR 24/REG 3 Faith Lutheran Church 5310 Orange Avenue


Phone: 619-582-1068


Web: members.aol.com/veronicab

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Assefa Gugsa – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Mark Kunkee – Deacon

San Diego CIR 24/REG 3 Grace Lutheran Church 3967 Park Boulevard


Phone: 619-299-2890

Fax: 619-295-4472


Web: www.gracesandiego.net

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. John Bombaro – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Doris Snashall – Deaconess

Gleason Snashall – Deacon

Brian Thomson – Vicar


http://www.bethanylutheranob.org/

http://www.gracesandiego.net/



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Grace Lutheran Child Development Center 3967 Park Blvd.


Phone: 619-299-2890

Rexanna Blas – Early Childhood Director

San Diego CIR 24/REG 3 Grace Street Mission Church Office Address:

3967 Georgia Street


Mailing Address:

3965 Georgia Street #C


Worship Address:

299 17th

Street

San Diego, CA 92101

Phone: 619-497-0524

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

San Diego CIR 24/REG 3 Holy Cross Lutheran Church 3450 Clairemont Drive


Phone: 858-273-2886

Fax: 858-273-0428


Web: www.HolyCross-SanDiego.com

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool 3450 Clairemont Drive


Phone: 858-273-7768

Sharon Robson – Early Childhood Director

San Diego ENGLISH DISTRICT Living Water Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

PMB 254 3525 Del Mar Heights Road


Worship Address:

Jones Day

12265 El Camino Real, Ste. 180

San Diego, CA 92130

Phone: 858-792-7691


Web: www.livingwatersd.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Steven Duescher – Sole Pastor

San Diego CIR 21/REG 3 Lutheran Border Concerns Ministry Mailing Address:

3060 54th Street

San Diego, CA 92105

Worship Address:

1625 Island Ave.

San Diego, CA 92101

Phone: 619-286-2445

Web: [email protected]

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Ramon Contreras – District Missionary

San Diego Lutheran High School (See Lutheran H.S. of San Diego, Chula Vista, CA)

San Diego CIR 24/REG 3 Medhanialem Lutheran Christian Fellowship 5310 Orange Avenue


Phone: 619-582-1068

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Dr. Assefa Zelelew – Vacancy Pastor


San Diego CIR 23/REG 3 Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 1370 Euclid Avenue


Phone: 619-262-0757

Fax: 619-262-0403


Web: www.ourredeemerlutheranchurch.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. David Weber – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

David Boelter – Deacon

Sandee Boelter – Parish Ministry Assistant

Albert Jesse, Jr. – Deacon

Robert Kulowitch – Deacon

Thomas Maier – Deacon

Eutha Scholl – Parish Ministry Assistant

Joseph Seraile – Deacon

William Smith – Deacon

Jeri Youtsey – Parish Ministry Assistant

http://www.holycross-sandiego.com/


http://www.ourredeemerlutheranchurch.org/


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San Diego CIR 24/REG 3 Peace Lutheran Church 6749 Tait Street


Phone: 858-268-4688


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Rodger Gredvig – Sole Pastor


San Diego CIR 24/REG 3 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 6801 Easton Court


Phone: 619-583-1436

Fax: 619-583-1436


Web: www.princeofpeacesd.net

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Paul Willweber – Sole Pastor


San Diego CIR 24/REG 3 St. Paul's Lutheran Church 1376 Felspar Street


Phone: 858-272-6363

Fax: 858-272-4822


Web: www.stpaulschurchandschool.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. James Henkell – Senior Pastor


Rev. Joe Atwater - Assistant Pastor


Rev. Steven Benson – Associate Pastor


Additional Staff

Steven Schedler – DCE

St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool 1376 Felspar Street


Phone: 858-272-6282 ext. 10

Kim Ross – Early Childhood Director

St. Paul's Lutheran School 1376 Felspar Street


Phone: 858-272-6282

Frederick Friedrichs – Principal

Linda Sedgwick – School Age Care Director

San Diego CIR 23/REG 3 Trinity Lutheran Church 7210 Lisbon Street


Phone: 619-262-1089

Fax: 619-262-8971


Web: www.thegatherings.net

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Brian Henderson – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Clifton Blevins – Deacon

San Fernando CIR 04/REG 1 First Evangelical Lutheran Church 777 N. Maclay Avenue

San Fernando, CA 91340-2197

Phone: 818-361-1638

Fax: 818-361-5509


Pastoral Staff

Rev. James Page – Senior Pastor


Rev. Shawn Stamm – Associate Pastor

First Lutheran School 777 N. Maclay Avenue

San Fernando, CA 91340-2197

Phone: 818-361-4800

Peggy Courtney – Principal

First Lutheran High School (See First Lutheran High School, Sylmar, CA)

San Jacinto CIR 19/REG 3 Centro Cristiano Fuente de Vida

(See Centro Cristiano Fuente de Vida, Hemet, CA)

Santa Ana CIR 15/REG 3 Trinity Cristo Rey Lutheran Church 902 S. Broadway

Santa Ana, CA 92701-5647

Phone: 714-542-0784

Fax: 714-543-0388

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Johnny Lopez – Senior Pastor



Rev. Edgar Arroyo – Associate Pastor





http://www.stpaulschurchandschool.org/






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Santa Barbara CIR 01/REG 1 Emanuel Lutheran Church 3721 Modoc Road

Santa Barbara, CA 93105-4444

Phone: 805-687-3734

Fax: 805-687-9673


Web: www.emanuel.netministries.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Paul Nelson – Sole Pastor

Santa Clarita CIR 04/REG 1 Bethlehem Lutheran Church 27265 Luther Drive

Santa Clarita, CA 91351-3711

Phone: 661-252-0622

Fax: 661-252-5043


Web: www.followthestar.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. John Koczman – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Donald Lund, Jr. – Deacon

Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool 27303 Luther Drive

Canyon Country, CA 91351-3711

Phone: 661-251-6027

Lisa Korell – Early Childhood Director

Santa Monica CIR 06/REG 1 Pilgrim Lutheran Church 1730 Wilshire Boulevard

Santa Monica, CA 90403-5598

Phone: 310-829-4113

Fax: 310-829-4970


Web: www.pilgrimlutheranchurch.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Nathan Kilian – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Judy Kalthoff – Music Director

Pilgrim Lutheran Preschool 1730 Wilshire Blvd.

Santa Monica, CA 90403-5598

Phone: 310-829-2239 ext. 13

Judy Mulligan – Early Childhood Director

Santa Paula CIR 02/REG 1 Centro Cristiano Emanuel Mailing Address:

PO Box 952

Santa Paula, CA 93061-0952

Worship Address:

505 W. Harvard Boulevard

Santa Paula, CA 93060-3227

Phone: 805-525-5911


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Marcelino Velasco – Sole Pastor

Santa Ynez CIR 01/REG 1 Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3550 Baseline Avenue

Santa Ynez, CA 93460-9744

Phone: 805-688-8938

Fax: 805-688-8938


Web: www.sotvsyv.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Lowell Kindschy – Sole Pastor


Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Preschool 3550 Baseline Avenue

Santa Ynez, CA 93460-9744

Phone: 805-686-8979

Deena Hartji – Early Childhood Director

Santee CIR 24/REG 3 Celebration of Faith Lutheran Church 8516 Magnolia Avenue, Suite 203

Santee, CA 92071-4698

Phone: 619-449-3290

Fax: 858-484-9874

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Carl Sellent – Vacancy Pastor

Additional Staff

Mary Ann Adams – Parish Ministry Assistant

Harry Majewski – Deacon

Santee ENGLISH DISTRICT

Christ the King Lutheran Church 9932 Prospect Avenue, Ste. 141

Santee, CA 92071-4378

Phone: 619-448-5515

Fax: 619-448-4497


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Wallace Kimari – Sole Pastor

http://www.followthestar.com/

http://www.pilgrimlutheranchurch.org/



http://www.sotvsyv.org/



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Sherman Oaks ENGLISH DISTRICT Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church 14847 Dickens Street

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-3627

Phone: 818-789-0215

Fax: 818-789-0373


Web: www.shermanoakslutheran.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Daniel Pezzica – Sole Pastor

Sherman Oaks ENGLISH DISTRICT Sherman Oaks Lutheran Child Center 14847 Dickens Street

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-3627

Phone: 818-784-9480

Simi Valley CIR 03/REG 1 Trinity Lutheran Church 2949 Alamo Street

Simi Valley, CA 93063-2185

Phone: 805-526-2429

Fax: 805-526-4857


Web: www.trinitylutheransimi.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. David Brinkley – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Richard Ferrin – Minister of Music

Trinity Lutheran Preschool 2949 Alamo Street


Phone: 805-526-5975

Frances Helfand – Early Childhood Director

Good Shepherd Lutheran School 2949 Alamo Street


Phone: 805-526-2482

Nancy Hawthorne – Principal

Robert Barker – School Age Care Director

South Gate CIR 09/REG 2 Peace Lutheran Church 4513 Tweedy Boulevard

South Gate, CA 90280-6333

Phone: 323-569-8185

Fax: 323-569-8186

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dennis Garrels – Sole Pastor


South Gate CIR 09/REG 2 Redeemer Lutheran Church 2626 Liberty Boulevard


Phone: 323-588-0934

Fax: 323-588-0701

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Redeemer Lutheran School 2626 Liberty Blvd.


Phone: 323-588-0934

Bridget Valadez – Principal

Joann Bergeman – School Age Care Director

Spring Valley CIR 23/REG 3 Atonement Lutheran Church 10245 Loma Rancho Drive

Spring Valley, CA 91978-1024

Phone: 619-670-7174

Fax: 619-670-7174


Web: www.atonement-sv.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Joshua LaFeve – Sole Pastor


Sunland CIR 06/REG 1 Chosen People Lutheran Church 9856 Sunland Blvd.

Sunland, CA 91040-1528

Phone: 213-487-0576

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Sylmar First Lutheran High School 13361 Glenoaks Boulevard

Sylmar, CA 91342

Phone: 818-362-9223

Rick Klein – Principal

Sylmar Los Angeles Lutheran Middle & Senior High School 13570 Eldridge Avenue

Sylmar, CA 91342

Phone: 818-362-5861

Web: www.lalhs.org

Michael Gummelt – Principal

Ruth Peterson – Principal

http://www.shermanoakslutheran.com/

http://www.trinitylutheransimi.com/


http://www.atonement-sv.org/


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Tehachapi CIR 20/REG 2 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 329 S. Mill Street

Tehachapi, CA 93561-1623

Phone: 661-822-6817

Fax: 661-823-1554


Pastoral Staff

Rev. Daniel Alsop – Sole Pastor


Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool 329 S. Mill Street

Tehachapi, CA 93561-1623

Phone: 661-823-7740

Ulla Bennett – Early Childhood Director

Temecula CIR 21/REG 3 Trinity Lutheran Church 30470 Pauba Road

Temecula, CA 92592-6214

Phone: 951-676-1492

Fax: 951-695-1520


Web: www.trinityisone.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dominic Rivkin – Senior Pastor


Rev. William Cate – Associate Pastor


Rev. Luis Enrique Barreto-Lugo – Associate Pastor


Trinity Lutheran Preschool 30470 Pauba Road

Temecula, CA 92592

Phone: 951-693-5524

Kathy Alston – Early Childhood Director

Joyce Linstrom – Early Childhood Director

Temple City CIR 07/REG 2 First Lutheran Church 9123 E. Broadway

Temple City, CA 91780-2301

Phone: 626-287-0968

Fax: 626-285-8648


Web: www.firstlutherantc.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. David Hill – Sole Pastor


Rev. Wen-Fu Chen – Missionary

First Lutheran Sonshine House Preschool 9141 E. Broadway


Phone: 626-285-3380

Theresa Chesshir – Early Childhood Director

First Lutheran School 9123 E. Broadway


Phone: 626-287-0968

Rick Swanson – Principal

Temple City CIR 07/REG 2 Grace Lutheran Church 9123 E. Broadway


Phone: 626-287-0968

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Wen-Fu Chen – Missionary

Thousand Oaks CIR 02/REG 1 Redeemer Lutheran Church 667 Camino Dos Rios

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2354

Phone: 805-498-4813

Fax: 805-498-7847

Web: www.redeemer1000oaks.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Elroi Reimnitz – Sole Pastor



Torrance Pacific Lutheran High School Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 3295

Torrance, CA 90510

School Address:

2150 Sepulveda Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90501

Phone: 310-530-1231

Web: www.pacificlutheranhigh.com

Lucas Fitzgerald – Principal



http://www.trinityisone.com/

http://www.firstlutherantc.org/


http://www.redeemer1000oaks.com/



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Torrance CIR 05/REG 1 Ascension Lutheran Church 17910 S. Prairie Avenue

Torrance, CA 90504-3713

Phone: 310-793-0071

Fax: 310-214-4657


Web: www.ascensiontorrance.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Michael Abram


Additional Staff

Karen Schroeder – Minister of Worship

Ascension Lutheran Preschool 17910 S. Prairie Avenue


Phone: 310-214-3905

Tamara Simpson – Early Childhood Director

Ascension Lutheran School 17910 S. Prairie Avenue


Phone: 310-371-3531

Carol Woods – Principal

Renae Falldorf – School Age Care Director

Tujunga CIR 04/REG 1 Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 577

Tujunga, CA 91043-0577

Worship Address:

7749 Apperson Street

Tujunga, CA 91042-2110

Phone: 818-352-4444

Fax: 818-352-4445


Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Twentynine Palms CIR 19/REG 3 Immanuel Lutheran Church 6450 Stardune Avenue

Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

Phone: 760-367-9269

Fax: 760-367-9269


Web: www.ipoplutheran.org

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Rev. Joseph Matoush – Vacancy Pastor

Valley Center CIR 22/REG 3 Light of the Valley Lutheran Church 28330 Lilac Road

Valley Center, CA 92082-5415

Phone: 760-749-9733

Fax: 760-749-8370


Web: www.lovlutheran.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Matthew Helfrich


Additional Staff

V. Wayne Mick Hurst, Jr. – Deacon

Van Nuys CIR 04/REG 1 First Lutheran Church 6952 Van Nuys Boulevard

Van Nuys, CA 91405-3990

Phone: 818-989-5844

Fax: 818-989-0337


Web: www.flvn.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Erik Loza – Sole Pastor


Venice CIR 06/REG 1 First Lutheran Church 815 Venice Boulevard

Venice, CA 90291-4998

Phone: 310-821-2740

Fax: 310-823-4822


Web: www.flvenice.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Christopher Spelbring – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

David Hardin – DCE

First Lutheran School 815 Venice Blvd.

Venice, CA 90291-4998

Phone: 310-823-9367

David Rusch – Principal

Emily Booth – School Age Care Director

http://www.ascensiontorrance.org/

http://www.ipoplutheran.org/

http://www.flvn.org/

http://www.flvenice.org/


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Ventura CIR 01/REG 1 First Lutheran Church 78 Chrisman Avenue

Ventura, CA 93001-3236

Phone: 805-643-5586

Fax: 805-643-6732

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Paul Koch – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Eric Mettala – Deacon

Ventura CIR 01/REG 1 Grace Lutheran Church 6190 Telephone Road

Ventura, CA 93003-5334

Phone: 805-642-2267

Web: www.gracelutheranventura.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Paul E. Koch – Sole Pastor


Victorville CIR 20/REG 2 Zion Lutheran Church 15342 Jeraldo Drive

Victorville, CA 92394-5580

Phone: 760-245-9725

Fax: 760-245-5945


Web: www.zionvv.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Norman Schmoock – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Lani Sanders – Parish Ministry Assistant

Larry Sanders – Deacon

Zion Lutheran Preschool 15342 Jeraldo Drive


Phone: 760-243-3074

Lori Knapp – Early Childhood Director

Zion Lutheran School 15342 Jeraldo Drive


Phone: 760-243-3074

James Prill – Principal/School Age Care Director

Vista CIR 21/REG 3 Faith Lutheran Church 700 E. Bobier Drive

Vista, CA 92084-3804

Phone: 760-724-7700

Fax: 760-724-6151

Web: www.faithvista.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Beryl Droegemueller – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

Chris Coletti – Youth Minister

Henry Graf V – Vicar

James Johnston – Deacon

Paul Martin – Deacon

Lou Rehrberger, III – Deacon

Victoria Waufle – Parish Ministry Assistant

Lambs of Faith Lutheran Early Childhood Center 700 E. Bobier Drive

Vista, CA 92084-3804

Phone: 760-724-7700

Jennifer Morgan – Early Childhood Director

Faith Lutheran School 700 E. Bobier Drive

Vista, CA 92084-3804

Phone: 760-724-7700

Joe Henkell – Principal

Walnut CIR 17/REG 2 Christ the King Lutheran Church 555 North Gartel Drive

Walnut, CA 91789-2009

Phone: 909-595-3819

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Additional Staff

George Pollard – Deacon

West Covina CIR 11/REG 2 Immanuel First Lutheran Church 512 S. Valinda Avenue

West Covina, CA 91790-3007

Phone: 626-919-1530

Fax: 626-919-5979


Web: www.immanuelfirst.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Mason Okubo – Senior Pastor


Rev. An Binh Thai – Associate Pastor

http://www.gracelutheranventura.com/

http://www.zionvv.org/


http://www.faithvista.org/


http://www.immanuelfirst.org/


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Immanuel First Lutheran Preschool 512 S. Valinda Avenue

West Covina, CA 91790-3007

Phone: 626-919-1051

Linda Yawn – Early Childhood Director

Westchester CIR 05/REG 1 Our Savior Lutheran Church 6705 W. 77th Street

Westchester, CA 90045-1101

Phone: 310-670-7272

Fax: 310-649-5440


Web: www.oursaviorwestchester.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Rexford Umbenhaur, III – Sole Pastor


Children of Our Savior Lutheran Preschool 6705 W. 77th Street

Westchester, CA 90045

Phone: 310-215-3166

Ronda Pata – Early Childhood Director

Westminster CIR 13/REG 3 Bethany Mission Church 13552 Goldenwest

Westminster, CA 92683-3119

Phone: 714-799-9442

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Man Ok Cho – Missionary

Westminster CIR 13/REG 3 St. Luke's Lutheran Church 13552 Goldenwest Street

Westminster, CA 92683-3119

Phone: 714-897-3074

Fax: 714-903-0136


Web: www.lukeslutheran.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Richard Ross – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Eric Jay – Vicar

L. Roger Smith, II – Deacon

Whittier CIR 08/REG 2 Faith Lutheran Church 9920 Mills Avenue

Whittier, CA 90604-1032

Phone: 562-941-0245

Fax: 562-941-4451


Web: www.FaithWhittier.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Ralph Buchhorn – Sole Pastor

Additional Staff

Julie Koenemann – Music and Worship Coordinator

Gerald Lane – Deacon

Faith Lutheran Preschool 9920 S. Mills Avenue


Phone: 562-941-0245

Nancy Nielsen – Early Childhood Director

Faith Lutheran School 9920 S. Mills Avenue


Phone: 562-941-0245

Harry Cypher – Principal

Nancy Nielsen – School Age Care Director

Whittier CIR 08/REG 2 Trinity Lutheran Church 11716 Floral Drive


Phone: 562-699-7431

Fax: 562-699-7341


Web: www.TrinityWhittier.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Jeffrey Springer – Sole Pastor

Trinity Lutheran Preschool 11716 E. Floral Drive


Phone: 562-699-7431

Dianne Campbell – Early Childhood Director

Trinity Lutheran School 11716 E. Floral Drive


Phone: 562-699-7431

Dennis Jacobson – Principal

Dianne Campbell – School Age Care Director



http://www.lukeslutheran.org/

http://www.faithwhittier.org/

http://www.trinitywhittier.org/


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Winnetka CIR 03/REG 1 Dong Shin Korean-American Mission Church Mailing Address:

19522 Lanark Street

Reseda, CA 91335-1015

Worship Address:

7357 Jordan Avenue

Winnetka, CA 91303-1277

Phone: 818-701-9287

Fax: 818-701-9287

Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Vacancy

Additional Staff

Rev. Soo Won Rhee – Vacancy Pastor

Winnetka CIR 03/REG 1 Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 8520 Winnetka Avenue


Phone: 818-341-3460

Fax: 818-772-2788


Web: www.our-redeemer.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Gregory Barth – Sole Pastor

Our Redeemer Lutheran Preschool 8520 Winnetka Avenue


Phone: 818-700-0390

Patti Smith – Early Childhood Director

Yucaipa CIR 16/REG 3 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 34215 Avenue E

Yucaipa, CA 92399-2577

Phone: 909-790-1863


Web: www.goodshepherdyucaipa.com

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Jaime Nava – Sole Pastor


Yucca Valley CIR 19/REG 3 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 59077 Yucca Trail

Yucca Valley, CA 92284-4736

Phone: 760-365-2548


Web: www.goodshepherdyv.org

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Matthew Jennings – Sole Pastor


Additional Staff

William Davis – Deacon

Rocky Moore – Deacon

Ted Smith, Jr. – Deacon

Jonathan Wegner – Deacon

Good Shepherd Lutheran Early Childhood Center 59077 Yucca Trail

Yucca Valley, CA 92284-4736

Phone: 760-369-9590

Laurie Davis – Early Childhood Director

http://www.our-redeemer.org/

http://www.goodshepherdyucaipa.com/

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