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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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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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Free Legal Update Webinar - This August
California laws and employment regulations continue to change, creating new challenges and responsibilities for churches and schools. To help Lutheran leaders stay informed, the CNH District is hosting a free Legal Update Webinar featuring Adam Treiger of True Course Law. There is no cost to attend. Please fill out the registration form if you plan to attend so that we can know who is joining us and what questions you might have for Adam.
What: Legal Update Webinar
When: August 7, 2026 at 1 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Click here to register.
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What: Organist Workshop
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Where: Lutheran Church of Our Savior
5825 Bollinger Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014
Cost: $75 per participant (includes materials/lunch)
More Details: Click here
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What: Pastoral Care in Cases of
Divorce and Remarriage
When: June 16 - June 18, 2026
Where: Lutheran Church of Our Savior
5825 Bollinger Road, Cupertino, CA 95014
To Register: Email Pastor John Bestul
More Details: Click here
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Pastor Luke Timm Installed at St. Matthew's, Rocklin
Luke Timm was installed as Sr. Pastor of St. Matthew’s Rocklin. Luke and his wife, Joni, and their six children were welcomed by a grateful and enthusiastic St. Matthew congregation and a bounty of circuit 4 & 19 pastors, including a couple of “extras.” Welcome to the Timm family! To see more photos of the event, click here.
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Mission Training Center Upcoming Courses
Mission Training Center (MTC) is offering a new slate of courses for Fall 2026. As always, these courses are available to anyone who is looking for ways to enhance their congregation's ministry or who simply wants to learn. Click here for the Course Overview of All MTC Courses and add your email if you are interested in taking the course.
For questions, email cassie@missiontrainingcenter.com or visit: missiontrainingcenter.com
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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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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.
Mrs. Laurie Hertzberg was called into her Savior’s arms, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Laurie was a member of the CNH District’s Board of Directors from 2016 – 2022. She also served as a District reconciler. Memorial arrangements are pending. Please keep the Hertzberg family in your prayers.
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