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Coaching & Counseling Webinars - Today and Tomorrow!
We want to invite church workers, and especially ministry leaders, to attend this webinar introducing a program of coaching and counseling for church workers in the CNH District. The presenters are Ashlee Zoch, who is a Certified Executive Coach and Jennifer Ferguson, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What: Coaching & Counseling Webinar
When: August 19, 5:15 p.m. (Click here for link)
August 20, 9:30 a.m. (Click here for link)
Where: Online (see links above)
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Register Today - Joint Leadership Meeting & Workshop
Leaders, mark your calendars! Our annual Joint Leadership Meeting & Workshop for School Administrators, Directors, Pastors with schools, and DCEs is just around the corner. This year’s event promises to be both inspiring and practical!
We’re thrilled to welcome Brian Underwood, founder of Sierra Vista Ministries, as our keynote speaker and workshop leader. Brian will guide us through his timely and engaging presentation.
When: Friday, September 26, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: CNH District Office, Livermore
Cost: $25 per person (includes lunch & speaker)
Click here for more information and to register.
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Come Build a Church - Disability Awareness Sunday
The last Sunday in September has been designated by the CNH District's Board of Directors as Disability Awareness Sunday. Resources to use for this special Sunday are available on the CNH District's website: https://www.cnh-lcms.org/disability-ministry-committee.
What: Disability Awareness Sunday
When: September 28, 2025
Click here for an article about the history of this event.
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End of Summer Pastor Party
Pastors and familes from the Bay Area (or further away if you don’t mind the drive) are invited to the Behrens’ house for a backyard social on Saturday, August 30.
You can expect lots of good food, excellent company, ministry encouragement, and gifts to take home.
What: 4th Annual Pastor Party
When: Saturday, August 30 5-8:30 p.m.
Where: 15832 Via Cordoba, San Lorenzo, CA
RSVP: www.SparkHelpsChurches.com/rsvp
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Pastors Conference 2025 - Meet The Speakers
We are blessed to have two amazing speakers for our 2025 Pastors Conference:
A pastor for over ten years, Matthew Borrasso lives in Southern Maryland with his wife and four children. He holds several degrees, is a pastor, adjunct faculty and an Associate Editor. Sarah Salzberg is a teacher, a planner, theological advisor and speaker for various conferences. She earned her Masters in Theology from Concordia University in Irvine. Click here for their bios.
What: Pastors Conference 2025 - Rooted in the Word, Radiating His Character
When: October 12 - 14
Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton, San Rafael, CA
Pricing: $229 - General Admission; $99 - Spouse and Guest
Register Now - https://www.cnh-lcms.org/pastors-conference
Registration Policy: The registration deadline is Thursday, August 28. Beginning Friday, August 29, a late fee of $50 will be added and refunds will not be issued.
Need help booking your hotel room? We have created a step-by-step guide for the process. Click here.
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CNH District Schools Begin Another Year
The unique aspect of any school year is the opportunity for a fresh start. For Lutheran schools, this opportunity is not just educating students, but the missional outreach to those students and their families. They have the chance to guide people into a deeper relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ on a daily basis.
Currently, we have 67 schools in the CNH District (46 preschools, 20 elementary schools, and 1 high school) serving 6500 students. These schools are blessed with almost 1000 faculty and staff servants daily sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our Lutheran schools are some of the strongest mission outposts in the CNH District. May God bless their work as they start another school year!
Click here for more information about the history of our CNH schools.
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Youth Ministry Coming Together
In late 2023, several pastors from the Sacramento area began meeting to address a shared concern: the growing disconnection and small numbers of youth within our Lutheran congregations. Recognizing the need for stronger fellowship, they committed to working together with the goal of connecting Lutheran youth with each other. Since January 2024, monthly gatherings rotating among congregations have fostered community, faith formation, and culminating in new opportunities for mission and growth.
Click here to read the full story.
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Kingdom Wins - St. John's, Bakersfield Completes 3rd Year of Mission
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bakersfield, California, returned for the third year in a row to the island of Kauai for a mission trip through the organization Praying Pelican. Each year, more students have answered the call to serve, many of them after having just served a week at St. John’s VBS also. This year 40 high school and young adult students went, serving youth camps at two different churches, as well as painting, roofing, and other service projects.
Click here to see more pictures.
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We're Hiring - Full-Charge Bookkeeper
The CNH District is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Full-Charge Bookkeeper to join our team in Livermore, CA. This full-time, in-office position supports our ministry's financial and administrative operations. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off. Please see the attached job description for more details.
To apply or inquire, please contact Denise Lo, Operations Executive, at (925) 245-4000 ext. 4006 or denise@cnh-lcms.org.
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Mission Table Podcast - 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.
Click here for Episode 009 (Growing Together at Holy Cross) - In this episode, we’re sitting down with Pastor Marsh Shamburger to reflect on Holy Cross Rocklin’s incredible year of growth—new leadership, renewed vision, and a church leaning fully into its mission. From fresh outreach efforts to deeper spiritual engagement, hear how one congregation is impacting its community and what’s next on their journey.
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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. Thomas (Tom) Windsor, pastor emeritus, was called to glory on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He served congregations in the Pacific Southwest District and three in the CNH District: Our Redeemer, Honolulu, HI; Trinity, Gardnerville, NV, and Faith, Sonoma, CA. Please keep the Windsor family in your prayers.
Rev. John Whaley, pastor emeritus, was called to glory on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 1pm, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 38451 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA. Please keep the Whaley family in your prayers.
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