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Immigration Resources

Immigration Resources

February 19, 2025 Dear Pastors, Clerks, and NWC Pioneer Leaders of the Presbytery of Los Ranchos, May the grace and peace of Christ be with you. We stand with you in spirit and truth that Jesus came for all people, together in a tradition of welcome, grace and...

Alternatively Meaningful

Alternatively Meaningful

By Tom Cramer Who said that Presbyterians can’t pivot on a dime? In support of our neighboring presbyteries who were affected by the Southern California wildfires, the Pastors’ Retreat at the Serra Retreat Center was cancelled this year (Serra is located within the...

Meet the Moderator

Meet the Moderator

At its February 22nd Gathering the Presbytery of Los Ranchos will install our 2025 Moderator, Ruling Elder, Lori Ruff-Schmalenberger. Lori, a life-long Presbyterian, is the Director of Children’s Ministry at Tustin Presbyterian Church (TPC). She sat down with us to...

In Christ Is Life and Life Abundant

In Christ Is Life and Life Abundant

By Tom Cramer Big or small, young or old, faith communities of the Presbytery of Los Ranchos seek to be as vital as we can be. “Vitality” is personal and communal, and it comes in all shapes and sizes. This year, our Presbytery Gatherings will focus on the theme of...

Regarding the Pastors’ Retreat and the Palisades Fire

Regarding the Pastors’ Retreat and the Palisades Fire

Dear colleagues in ministry, Due to the Palisades fire the PLR Pastor’s Retreat Planning Team has decided to cancel our plans for Serra Retreat on Feb 10-12, 2025. This decision was not made lightly. Serra communicated how even though their grounds were unaffected,...

Wild Fires: Presbyterians Respond

Wild Fires: Presbyterians Respond

A letter from Executive Presbyter, Tom Cramer Dear Friends in Christ, Many of you have been wondering how the congregations and members of our Presbytery can assist those affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. Our presbytery leadership has been attentive to...