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BALYA Goes Bowling
Are you 18 to 40ish years old and would enjoy the company of other area Lutheran (LCMS) young adults? Join Bay Area Lutheran Young Adults (BALYA)! They meet regularly for camaraderie in fun, worship, service projects, and study. BALYA is an endeavor of Lutheran Church of Our Savior.
What: BALYA - Bowling Event
When: Saturday, July 18; 5 p.m.
Where: Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 5825 Bollinger Road, Cupertino
Info: Contact co-coordinators Michael McThrow or Nonso Mogor
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Free Legal Update Webinar - This August
California laws and employment regulations continue to change, creating new challenges and responsibilities for churches and schools. To help Lutheran leaders stay informed, the CNH District is hosting a free Legal Update Webinar featuring Adam Treiger of True Course Law. There is no cost to attend. Please fill out the registration form if you plan to attend so that we can know who is joining us and what questions you might have for Adam.
What: Legal Update Webinar
When: Friday, August 7, 2026, 1 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Click here to register.
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Conference for Admissions & Marketing Directors
The Pacific Southwest District has invited our CNH District leaders and admissions/marketing people to attend a conference in August. Registration is now open! Options are available for both in-person and remote learning.
What: Rise and Reach Conference
When: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Where: Pacific Southwest District Office, 16355 Laguna Canyon Rd #300, Irvine, CA 92618
Cost: $40 per person, or $35 per person if more than one is registered from the same school
Click here for more details and to register
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Save the Date: 2026 Pastors' Conference
Join us for a weekend of fellowship, worship, and the Word, beginning with a fellowship event on Sunday and wrapping up with a BBQ dinner on Tuesday! Throughout the conference, there will be breakout sessions for all attendees, including a dedicated session for wives.
What: 2026 Pastors' Conference
When: October 11–13, 2026
Where: St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Rocklin, CA
Contacts: Ron Youngdale or Josh Schmidt
For more information, click here.
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From Game Warden to Pastor: Steve Tomac's Journey to the Pulpit
Steve Tomac comes from a family of pastors, but his path into ministry was an uncommon one. Now the pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Yerington, Nevada, Pastor Tomac sees his journey as one that helped shape him to meet this moment.
Click here to learn more about Pastor Tomac's journey into ministry.
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LCMS In Convention
The LCMS Convention begins this weekend (July 18-23) with a worship service on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. You can watch it live here. The link will update to 2026 once the convention begins (this will be the link to watch all of the convention proceedings as well). The Convention Workbook, editions of Today’s Business, and the nominees bios can be found here.
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Shepherd's Canyon Launches New Missouri Site to Serve Church Workers
Canton, Missouri — Shepherd’s Canyon has launched a new Missouri retreat site, expanding its ministry of care for pastors, missionaries, teachers, DCEs, deaconesses, chaplains, worship leaders, and other full-time church workers and their spouses. This is in addition to the site in Arizona.
Click here for a press release with more information.
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Mission Table Podcast - The Official Podcast of the CNH District
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. From church planting to leadership development, outreach to innovation, each episode is a fresh invitation to be part of Christ’s mission—right where you are.
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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.
Mrs. Sonya Abbott, wife of Rev. Bill Abbott, pastor emeritus, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 5. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 11am, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1837 Mountain Street, Carson City, NV. Lunch will be served after the service. (If attending the luncheon, please RSVP to Laura at Bethlehem, 775-882-5252.) Please keep the Abbott family in your prayers.
Mrs. Laurie Hertzberg was called into her Savior’s arms, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Laurie was a member of the CNH District’s Board of Directors from 2016 – 2022. She also served as a District reconciler. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 11am, at First Lutheran Church, 1200 Pinecrest Court, Placerville, CA. Please keep the Hertzberg family in your prayers.
Mrs. Ann Koberg was called to glory on Friday, June 19, 2026. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Sergei Koberg, who was the pastor at St. Philip, Dublin, CA, from 1963 – 2008. Ann’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, 11am, at St. Philip Lutheran Church, 8850 Davona Drive, Dublin, CA. Please keep the Koberg family in your prayers.
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