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Installation of Bishop Guy Erwin

Southwest California Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

Installation of Bishop Guy Erwin

The installation of the Rev. R. Guy Erwin, Ph.D., as fourth bishop of the Southwest California Synod (view release) will take place in Kingsmen Park in the heart of campus. The service of worship will be followed by a barbeque lunch and live entertainment. The event is informal and families are welcome!

Those attending the installation must register before Saturday, September 14. 

Each person in your party must register individually. If you have any questions, please contact the Synod Office at 818-507-9591.

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Weather and dress

The service will be held outdoors, and though Kingsmen Park has much shade and usually a pleasant breeze, some seats will be in full sunlight. Water stations will be provided, but please dress lightly; bring head coverings and sunscreen if you need them, and come early if you can.

Parking and carpooling
The main parking area for the event is the CLU administration building parking lot on the southwest corner of Olsen Road and Mountclef Boulevard. Signs will direct you to the installation parking areas. We suggest that congregational groups consider carpooling.  If you will need disabled parking, please register your need here.

Food and drink
The service will be followed by an informal luncheon, also in the park, from about 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Please note: alcoholic beverages will not be available, and are not permitted on the CLU campus.

Entertainment program
During lunch, and until about 2:30 p.m., an entertainment program with music for listening and singing along will take the stage, featuring the staff of Lutheran Retreats, Camps and Conferences (LRCC) and the Bethel, Encino Praise Band.

CLU faculty & staff
As site hosts of this event and colleagues of Dr. Erwin, the faculty and staff of the University are very warmly invited to attend and participate in it. If you have academic regalia and wish to participate in the faculty/staff procession, please register here. Please plan to arrive at the procession staging area at Overton Hall by 9:30 a.m. For the location of the vesting area, click here.

Register by Sept. 14

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ELCA Southwest California Synod, CLU

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office@socalsynod.org
818-507-9591
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