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A Tradition of Connection Among CNH Early Childhood Directors
Early Childhood Directors from across the CNH District have a strong history of gathering for annual retreats centered on faith, leadership, and professional growth. These retreats have featured Bible study and devotions rooted in Scripture, led by local pastors and church workers, alongside high-quality professional learning from experienced presenters. Just as important, these retreats have provided meaningful time for fellowship, shared conversation, and mutual encouragement. Guided by the Early Childhood Advisory Team and gracious host schools, these gatherings have consistently strengthened directors spiritually and professionally while fostering connection across the District.
What: Early Childhood Directors Conference
When: February 5-6, 2026
Where: CNH Ministry Center
Click here to register.
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2 Kingdoms Citizenship in Today's Secular Lion's Den
Join Grace Lutheran, Modesto for a powerful seminar with Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz on 2 Kingdoms Citizenship in Today's Secular Lion's Den. The "Two Kingdoms" doctrine offers a framework for Christians living in a secular, sometimes hostile ("lion's den") culture, with the spiritual kingdom, ruled by grace and the gospel, and the earthly kingdom, ruled by law and civil authority.
What: 2 Kingdoms Citizenship in Today's Secular Lion's Den
When: February 5-6, 2026, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Lunch provided)
Where: Grace Lutheran Church
617 W. Orangeburg Ave Modesto CA, 95350
To register: Call 209-529-7721
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Register Today for the Reimagine Your Future Summit
We're hosting a Reimagine Your Future Summit to create opportunities for our churches to collaborate and thrive! At this FREE event, you'll receive...
- Eye-opening insights into your congregation’s current lifecycle stage - and what it means for your future.
- 3 cultural trends demanding your church’s attention - and how to navigate them.
- Opportunities for collaboration or partnerships with sister churches
- Growth models that really work - no matter your church’s age or stage.
What: Reimagine Your Future Summit
Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1635 Chester Dr, Tracy, CA
When: February 28, 2026
To Register: Click Here
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Concordia Choir Concert This March
Concordia University Nebraska’s A Cappella Choir will be traveling west on their spring Pacific Southwest tour, singing concerts, performing assemblies, and participating in worship at various churches, including offering a free concert at Our Savior Lutheran Ministries on Sunday, March 8, at 4 PM. Everyone is invited!
What: Concordia Choir Concert
When: 4 p.m., March 8, 2026
Where: Our Savior Lutheran Ministries 1385 S Livermore Ave., Livermore, CA 94550
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Installation at Emmanuel, Clovis
David Singer was ordained and installed as an SMP associate pastor at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Clovis. Singer and Jake Eisinger of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Elko completed the same SMP cohort at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and both continue to serve in law enforcement. Eisinger and his father, Alan (retired pastor) traveled from Elko, Nevada, to take part in the service.
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2026 Impact Conference
Over MLK weekend, nearly 90 youth gathered at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hayward for
IMPACT Conference 2026. Youth came from Tennessee, St. Louis, Sacramento, Germany, and all around the Bay Area, and by the end of the weekend, it felt less like a group of strangers and more like one
big community/
Churches interested in joining us next year are encouraged to mark their calendars for January 15–17, 2027. We would love to welcome even more youth into this experience.
Click here for a blog with pictures and more information.
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Tens of Thousands Attend 22nd Annual Walk for Life West Coast
Tens of thousands of walkers filled the streets of downtown San Francisco on January 24 for the 22nd annual Walk for Life West Coast, calling for an end to legalized abortion.
Many gathered at West Portal Lutheran Church before joining others at Civic Center Plaza.
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CNH Schools Celebrate Lutheran School Week
Schools throughout the CNH District recently celebrated the 2026 National Lutheran Schools Week from January 25-31. The LCMS has nearly 1800 Lutheran schools in the U.S. and Asia served by 22,000 educators. Over 160,000 students and their families hear the Gospel message of salvation through Jesus Christ on a daily basis. In the CNH District, we have 67 schools: preschools, elementary schools, and a high school.
Click here to see how some of our schools celebrated.
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Get to Know Your Community with the Mission Insite Demographics Tools
The more we understand those who live in our neighborhoods and communities, the more we increase our likelihood of succeeding with our invitation, both personally and collectively as a congregation or school. As we understand who we serve, we can tailor a ministry plan around their needs.
The ACS Technologies Mission Insite tool can help with this and is made available to all CNH District congregations and schools thanks to a partnership with LCEF.
Click here to learn more.
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Lenten Resource
Spark Creative is a group of ministry peers in CNH collaborating to share resources for worship and devotional life. You’ll find preaching and liturgy resources, graphics, and devotionals or reading plans ready to share with a congregation. There are four sets of resources available for Lent, including the newest, “Learning How to Die.” Go to www.SparkHelpsChurches.com.
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Mission Table Podcast - Episode 15: Transitional Interim Ministry
Pull up a chair and join the conversation. The Mission Table is the official podcast of the California-Nevada-Hawaii (CNH) District of the LCMS, where leaders, pastors, and everyday disciples gather to share stories, explore ministry challenges, and celebrate how God is at work across our communities.
In this episode of the Mission Table Podcast Paul sits down with Rev. Peter Alexander who has served as an Interim Pastor in the LCMS since 1999, serving 10 congregations in California, Nevada, Arizona, Virginia, and New Jersey. Click here for the podcast.
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As pillars of the faith get called back to their heavenly home, we want to honor and acknowledge the legacy they leave behind and the impact they had within our congregations. If you would like to include any upcoming memorials, please click here to send the name, date of death, and date of service so that we may include them in an upcoming issue of the InTouch.
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