We continue to keep our sisters and brothers in Los Angeles in prayer in light of the fires and evacuations in Los Angeles county. Southern California Conference is working to mobilize churches within their conference to be used as shelters in the coming days. The needs and availability are still being assessed in the area. Each site will have varying levels of resources available, which include shelter, food, and showers

Adventist Community Services from both the Pacific Union and North American Division are working with them to support their efforts.

You can contribute your support for those affected by fires within Southeastern California Conference and Southern California Conference by visiting AdventistGiving and selecting the “California Fires” fund (offering code 78102). This fund is also available online or through in-person giving by checking the "California Fires" fund on your tithe envelope. More information is listed below. To donate funds directly through PayPal to Southeastern California Conference, visit our Treasury page.

During times of hardship, the Seventh-day Adventist Church continues to be a resource and place of healing. Adventist Community Services is available with resources for disaster response.

Southern California Conference List of Shelter Locations:
Evacuation Sites Available for Southern California Fires

SECC Information:
Southeastern California Conference Community Services
PayPal Donation > SECC Treasury

AdventistGiving:
How to give online to the "California Fires" fund:

1. Visit AdventistGiving.org
2. Click "Donate"
3. Type "Southern California Conference" in the search bar
4. Click "Add Categories" under the "Conference/Union Offerings" section
5. Select "California Fires" fund
6. Enter any amount
7. Click "Continue to donate"
8. Sign in or continue as a guest to submit

Loma Linda, CA

Pastors Linda Biswas, Elina Camarena, and Maria Ejurango were recognized by the Association of Adventist Women on October 12, 2024. The annual Junia Awards were created to highlight women from each division who are active in their local church leadership, administration or religious training. The goal of the awards ceremony is to encourage other women who are also leading in church groups and to assure the worldwide church that women have been accepted as holding up half the sky in a wide array of cultures in the Adventist church. Each pastor from SECC have been recognized as the first Bengali-American, Hispanic, and Filipina respectively in their churches.

Congratulations Linda, Elina, and Maria!