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Mercy Holistic Ministry’s 4th Annual Dinner and Auction
You are invited to attend the Mercy Holistic Ministry’s 4th Annual Dinner and Auction!
When: Saturday, October 18, 4:00 PM
Where: Town and Country Lutheran Friendship Center
4049 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821
Come and learn about the many ways Mercy Holistic Ministry serves the homeless community!
Email Janey Ranlett to register today.
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LINC Bay Area Mission Fair
Celebrate. Connect. Contribute. Join LINC for a meaningful morning of food, fellowship, and stories of how God is transforming lives and communities through local leaders across the Bay Area.
What: LINC Bay Area Mission Fair
When: Saturday, November 1, 10:00-12:00 PST
Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 166 W Harder Rd, Hayward
To Register: Click here
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Zone 11 Hawaii CNH LWML Fall Zoom Event
Join Zone 11 Hawaii LWML Ladies in their Zoom Fall Event held via Zoom. The theme for the Fall event is "The Lord Prepares His Servants" based on the Bible verse Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) "We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our Steps." All LWML ladies in the CNH district are invited to join the meeting virtually!
To register use the link below and provide your name, email, zone, and church affiliation (with location) by October 17th, 2025.
What: Zone 11 LWML Fall Zoom Event
When: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9:00-11:00am HST (12-2 PST)
Where: Via Zoom
To Register: Click here
Questions: Email Jennifer Stager
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Better Together: A Retreat for CNH DCEs & Youth Leaders
DCEs and Youth Leaders in the CNH District, please join us for a time of learning, growing, and fellowship. We know that all of us can feel isolated and challenged in our ministry, and this retreat is a time to come together for support and encouragement. Please take the time to be a part of this opportunity to be supported and support others in ministry. We are all “Better Together”!
What: CNH District Youth Leader Retreat
When: November 6-8, 2025
Registration: $150 (covers lodging, food, and program)
Location: Large multiple bedroom home in South Lake Tahoe
Click here to register.
Registration ends October 24.
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Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda
Everyone is invited to join Prince of Peace, Fremont, as the Watoto Children’s Choir sings, dances, and shares their stories of restoration and hope about God's love.
What: Watoto Children's Choir Concert
When: October 8, 7 p.m.
Where: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
38451 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA
Cost: Free Concert
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BALYA Goes Candle Making
18 to 40'ish year olds are invited to join Bay Area Lutheran Young Adults (BALYA) which meets regularly for camaraderie in fun, worship, service projects, and study. BALYA is an endeavor of Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Cupertino, California.
What: BALYA Event - Candle Making
When: : Saturday, October 4
More Info: Contact BAYLA co-coordinators Michael McThrow or Nonso Mogor
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CNH District Mission Grant Opportunities
The CNH District believes God is at work in every neighborhood and calls us to join His mission. Whether starting something new, growing outreach, or building long-term sustainability, we are here to support you. Through the generosity of congregations across California, Nevada, and Hawaii, the CNH Mission Agency offers three levels of grants: SPARK Grant, BUILD Grant, and SUSTAIN Grant.
Click here to learn more about the Mission Grants and how to apply.
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Something Better (Advent/Christmas 2025)
The book of Hebrews addresses Christians in Rome undergoing persecution. The book is a clarion call to not return to Judaism, which was a legal religion while Christianity had become an illegal religion. Thus, the author reminds people that in Christ, they have something better. Something Better - that’s the name of this Advent/Christmas series that walks through Hebrews 1:1–14 extolling the greatness of Christ our Lord.
Note: This seminar will be recorded and a link to the recording will be sent
to everyone who registers.
Click here to register.
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Spark Creative Offers "Visiting Change"
Churches can follow the Old Testament readings for series A while encouraging daily devotions and reinforcing themes seen in the Isaiah readings for Advent and Christmas. Visiting Change looks at the various places where God arrives and brings change and transformation. Digital download includes sermon starters, liturgy suggestions, robust graphics pack (including images for the series as a whole and each worship theme), and daily devotion book. If you intend to print copies for a congregation, please add a print license to your cart.
Click here to learn more.
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75 Years Participating in the Tournament of Roses Parade
Petal Pushers® is celebrating 75 years in the Tournament of Roses Parade! The 2026 float is all about Team Jesus — and you can be part of it:
Join thousands of others to decorate the float with flowers and seeds. Click here to volunteer.
Can’t make it to Pasadena? Order this year’s official Team Jesus t-shirt and share the excitement at your church, school, or group. Click here to order.
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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 11 (LCEF Resources in Ministry and Real Estate) - In this episode Paul sits down with two representatives from LCEF who partner in a big way with the CNH District through resources for ministry planning and real estate.
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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. Stephen L. Nagler, pastor emeritus, was called to glory on Tuesday, September 16. He faithfully served the CNH district at Grace Lutheran Church, San Mateo, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Lake Isabella, and First Lutheran, Willows and St. Paul's, Artois. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 24, in St. Watertown, NY. Click here for his obituary.
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