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10 Reasons to Attend the 2026 Missions Conference!
Something significant is happening on May 16 in Livermore, CA. After several years away, the CNH Missions Conference is back and this year's gathering at Our Savior Lutheran Ministries promises to be a day worth clearing your calendar. Whether you're a pastor, church worker, or layperson, this conference was built with you in mind. From powerful speakers to practical tools to genuine community, there's something here for everyone. Registration closes May 1, so don't wait!
Click here for 10 reasons to join us at the 2026 Missions Conference!
When: May 16, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Our Savior Lutheran Ministries - Livermore, CA
Cost: $25 includes snacks and lunch
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2026
More Details and to Register: Click Here
Conference Schedule: Click Here
Questions: Contact Renee Lawrence - renee@cnh-lcms.org or 925-245-4015
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BALYA Young Lutheran Singles Gathering This June
Looking to connect with other young adult Lutherans? Join BALYA at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Cupertino, CA for a Young Adult Singles Gathering - an event designed for fellowship, faith, and meaningful connection. Please visit lcos.org/BALYA!
What: BALYA Singles Gathering (18-40 y/o)
When: Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m.
Where: Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 5825 Bollinger Rd, Cupertino, CA
More Info & to Register: Click here
Registration Deadline: May 31
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Kingdom Wins: LWML Grants Unite The Community
At their monthly activity, the Sacramento Lutheran Youth Group helped our CNH Disability Ministry Committee by assembling 75 Special Needs Buddy Bags. These bags consist of headphones, sensory tools, and picture communication cards. Soon they will be offered to our District’s churches and schools to help children feel more comfortable and secure in a worship or classroom setting. Both Youth Group and Special Needs Buddy Bags are on this year’s ballot for LWML Grants.
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School Spotlight: St. Mark Lutheran Preschool (Elko, NV)
St. Mark Lutheran Preschool is a ministry of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Elko, Nevada. The church started in 1957, with the preschool opening in 1988. Jake Eisinger, who grew up in Elko at St. Mark, now serves as their pastor. Charolette Torres, the preschool director, has been at St. Mark since 2024. This year, the preschool enrolls 49 children (3-5) served by five staff members and is starting a feasibility process of building a dedicated space for the preschool. Click here for a blog with more details!
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The Songwriter Initiative Releases a New Live Album
The Songwriter Initiative (TSI) of The Center for Worship Leadership (CWL) at Concordia University Irvine, is proud to announce the release of TSI Live: Volume 2, arriving on all major streaming platforms April 24, 2026. Recorded live at the annual WALi Summit, the album features twelve tracks led by TSI songwriters and worship leaders from across the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. To support local congregations, TSI offers free chord charts, lead sheets, and piano scores available for download at www.weaveworship.com.
Be a part of The WALi Summit The release serves as a precursor to the 2026 WALi Summit, taking place September 15–17 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Kirkwood, MO. This annual conference equips called workers and lay leaders with the theological and practical tools necessary to enrich worship in their home congregations. Click here for details.
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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.
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