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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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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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Deadline Extended: 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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LCMS Convention Information: 2026-2029 National Offering
The theme for 2026–2029 National Offering reflects the church’s call to share the message of Christ’s resurrection far and wide, across space and time: “Christ Is Risen! Tell the Next Generation.” Gifts to the 2026–2029 National Offering will directly benefit ongoing domestic work carried out at the local level by LCMS congregations, districts and others, and supported by LCMS Family Ministry, Youth Ministry, Campus Ministry and School Ministry.
Click here for more information.
What: LCMS National Convention
When: July 18-23
Where: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
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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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Dave Levy - Called to Serve
Dave Levy’s journey into ministry has been anything but typical. Dave was not raised as a Christian, but that changed in high school when he met his future wife, Natalie, and her family.
Dave enrolled in the Director of Christian Education (DCE) program and, a few years after graduation, accepted a Call to Trinity Lutheran Church in San Rafael, California. Dave discovered and enrolled in the LCMS Cross-Cultural Ministry Center (CMC) program. Dave plans to complete it in 2028 and continues to serve Trinity in a variety of ways, including his role as Minister to Youth and Family.
Dave’s story is a powerful reminder that God calls His people into ministry in many different ways and at many different times. We celebrate the work God is doing in and through the life of Dave Levy. To learn more about his story and the CMC program, click here.
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School Spotlight: HUG Preschool
Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit in the Sunset District of San Francisco has been a part of the community since 1964. In 2019, just a year before the COVID Pandemic, Holy Spirit opened HUG Preschool in a building they own a few blocks away from the church. The school now serves 23 three- to five-year-old students with a staff of five. The Preschool Director, Krissel Potter, has been leading the preschool since 2023. One of the Holy Spirit pastors, Chris Ng, is very involved at the preschool, providing devotions and serving families. We celebrate this HUG Preschool and its ministry!
Click here for more information and pictures.
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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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The New Joyful Servant is Now Available
The CNH LWML newsletter is filled with inspiring messages, updates on recent Zone activities, and upcoming events you won’t want to miss. From mission projects and service opportunities to fellowship gatherings and faith-filled reflections, celebrate all the ways LWML women are joyfully serving the Lord. Stay connected, be inspired, and join us as we continue our mission together!
To get the newest addition and previous issues, 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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