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Register Today for the TIM Discernment Event
The LCMS needs more Transitional Interim Ministry pastors! Who do you know who would be effective in this ministry? Invite them to learn more about interim ministry at an online Discernment Event hosted by the Lutheran Transitional Ministry Association (LuTMA).
What: TIM Discernment Event
When: April 14, 2026, 10 a.m. - noon Pacific Time (12:00 - 2 p.m. Central)
Information/Registration: Click Here
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2026 Missions Conference: Register Today!
Join pastors, ministry leaders, and congregations from across the California–Nevada–Hawaii District for a day designed to inspire, encourage, and refocus our shared work of making Christ known. This year’s gathering is more than a conference. It’s a moment to reconnect as a district, celebrate where God is already at work, and imagine together what the future of mission can look like in our communities.
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: Click Here
Questions: Contact Renee Lawrence - renee@cnh-lcms.org or 925-245-4015
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Installation at Bethany, Menlo Park, CA
Tom Norris was installed as pastor at Bethany in Menlo Park on March 22. Pastor Robert Weller, second vice president of the district, installed Pastor Norris. Also participating in the service were Pastor Stewart Crown, Pastor Martin Noland, and Pastor Kevin Hempe. We praise God for this ministry.
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School Spotlight: Room to Grow Preschool, St. John's, Fallon, NV
Room to Grow Preschool is a ministry of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fallon, Nevada. St. John’s Lutheran Church has been a part of the Fallon community since 1913. The preschool opened in 1996, and their current staff of seven serve 29 students from 12 weeks old through kindergarten. The current preschool director, Tami Bennett, has been at Room to Grow since 2017 and director since 2020, the same year Pastor Chad Biar became pastor at St. John’s. Room to Grow continues to be a blessing to this remote Nevada community, most known as the home of Naval Air Station Fallon (home to the U.S. Navy-Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN)).
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Educators Gather for the CNH District Spring In-Service
One hundred and eighty educators from a dozen Lutheran schools in the CNH District gathered on Friday, March 27, at St. Paul Lutheran Church and Bella Vista Academy in Tracy, California, for the annual CNH District Spring In-Service. This one-day in-service brought teachers (preschool - grade 8) together for a time of professional development, fellowship, connection, and collaboration. Andrew McPeak from Maxwell Leadership was the keynote speaker and Pastor Joel Rockeman, St. Paul Lutheran Church, led the devotion. Focus was also given to recognizing worker anniversaries and grade level group discussions.
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Mission Table Podcast - The First Step
In this episode, we sit down with Lucas Garrett, PE teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Lodi, who believes physical health isn’t just for athletes or students—it’s for people of every age and every stage of life. Click here for more details and the link to the podcast.
Pull up a chair and join the conversation. The Mission Table is the official podcast of the California-Nevada-Hawaii (CNH) District of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod.
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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.
Rev. Bruce R. Matzke was called to glory on March 14. He retired to the CNH District in 2015. A private celebration of life was held with the family. Please keep the Matzke family in your prayers.
Rev. Dr. Dennis Kastens recently passed away. Pastor Dr. Kastens served at Christ, Hilo, HI, from 1965 – 1970, and Our Savior, Aiea, HI, from 1970 – 1979. He also served congregations in Illinois, Colorado, and Missouri. He was pastor emeritus at Peace, St. Louis. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 10am, at Peace Lutheran Church, 737 Barracksview Road, St. Louis, MO. Please keep the Kastens family in your prayers.
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