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Free Child Safety Workshop Available
Sexual abuse risk is not always obvious — and that's exactly why training matters. Heffernan Insurance Brokers and Abuse Prevention Systems are partnering to offer a Child Safety Workshop designed to equip ministry leaders and volunteers with the knowledge and tools to keep children safe.
What: Child Safety Workshop
When: June 2, 2026, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM PST
Click here to learn more and save your spot.
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Last Week to Report: 2025 Congregational Statistics Reporting
At the request of the Council of Presidents, the deadline for the 2025 Congregational Statistics reporting has been extended - the new deadline is June 1. All congregations that haven’t reported, there is still time! Please click here to update your information today!
If you have login questions or need assistance, please reach out to Rosters & Statistics directly – rosters.stats@lcms.org.
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Save the Date: CNH Men's Retreat
Calling all men for the CNH District Men’s Retreat! Reconnect with old friends, build new friendships, and enjoy a weekend filled with praise, Bible study, recreation, and fellowship in the beautiful Santa Cruz hills.
Registration opens soon, so mark your calendar and check back here for more information on how to register. Bring a friend, brother, son, or neighbor and be part of this encouraging time together.
What: CNH Men's Retreat
When: September 18, 2026
Where: Redwood Christian Park, 15000 Two Bar Rd, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Questions: Rod Thompson – 209-914-5702 | rodthompson1225@gmail.com or
Steve Carpenter – 209-602-5707 | CarpentersX4@gmail.com
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Beach Hangout at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, fellowship, and faith at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!
This free event is open to youth groups in the CNH District. Come spend the day enjoying the Boardwalk, then meet us on the beach at 5:00 p.m. for BBQ, games, and worship.
What: Beach Hangout
When: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Cost: Free — registration is required to reserve your spot
Click here for more details!
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BALYA Singles Gathering
Looking to connect with other young adult Lutherans? Join us at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Cupertino, CA for a Young Adult Singles Gathering —an event designed for fellowship, faith, and meaningful connection.
What: BALYA Singles Gathering
When: Saturday, June 27, 10:00 AM-7:00 PM PST
Where: Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 5825 Bollinger Rd, Cupertino, CA
Click here to learn more and to register.
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Deaconess Placement at Holy Cross, Rocklin
We are pleased to welcome Deaconess Nicole De Coux-Manners to her placement at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Rocklin, California. Nicole comes from Orangevale, California, and her home congregation is Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Folsom, California.
We give thanks for Nicole’s willingness to serve and pray that the Lord richly blesses her ministry as she begins this new chapter of service among God’s people at Holy Cross.
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School Spotlight: Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran Church has been a part of the Richmond District of San Francisco since 1905, with Zion Lutheran School opening in 1947. The school has an enrollment of 155 students in kindergarten through 8th grade served by 22 faithful faculty and staff members. The principal, Jenn Lee, a legacy student, teacher and principal, has been at Zion since 2004 and principal since 2016.
Zion continues to have a strong academic program, and, most importantly, they help their students become strong Christians who live, lead, love, and learn! Recently, Zion's pastor, Lenny Szeto, baptized four students. May God continue to bless their ministry!
Click here for more information and pictures.
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Healthy Living Healthy Serving Challenge Open and Retroactive
All CNH church workers! Our challenge for the 2nd Quarter is to walk or be active for at least 5000 steps a day or 150 minutes each week for six weeks. The challenge will run from May 10 to June 27 and is retroactive! As long as you have something tracking your steps (phone app, Fitbit, etc.) everything recorded dating back to May 10 can be included if you join the challenge prior to the end date.
To learn more about the program, click here.
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Grace Place Wellness Sabbatical Scholarship Program is Open
Grace Place Wellness, a program of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), offers resources to help LCMS ministry leaders and their congregations plan meaningful sabbaticals. Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) is excited to open the third year of the Grace Place Wellness Sabbatical Scholarship Program, offering six grants of $7,500 each to help LCMS church workers plan and take their first sabbatical. The deadline is October 31, 2026 to be considered for this year’s program!
To learn more about the program, click here.
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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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