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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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A Century of Faith, Community,
and Mission
This year marks a remarkable milestone: 100 years of Hispanic ministry within the LCMS. What began as a seed of Gospel outreach has grown into a living network of over 160 congregations, 92 schools and human care organizations, and 224 dedicated church workers — all serving Spanish-speaking communities across the United States. Celebrate a century of Hispanic ministry at the National Hispanic Convention this summer at Concordia, Irvine.
What: National Hispanic Convention LCMS
When: July 28-31, 2026
Where: Concordia University, Irvine
Click here for more information
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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.
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The Story of LA Lutheran High School
Can memories overcome the truth of reality? This is the case for a group of LA Lutheran High School alumni and former faculty. In the Hyde Park neighborhood of South LA, the former Dr. Walter A. Maier Memorial (LA) Lutheran High School was the first Lutheran high school west of the Rockies. Even though this school no longer exists, the camaraderie, admiration and love around the school have only grown stronger.
You can experience the unique history of LA Lutheran High School and its unique roots in South Los Angeles at this special screening.
What: The Story of LA Lutheran High School
When: 6/6/2026, 12:00 p.m.
Where: 28901 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verde, CA
Click here to reserve your tickets.
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Healthy Living, Healthy Serving 2nd Quarter Challenge
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. To help encourage participation, we’re holding a special $250 drawing for those participating who are signed up for Vitality and another $250 drawing for those who do not have Vitality.
To learn more about the challenge and program, click here.
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School Spotlight: Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Trinity Lutheran Preschool is a ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church in San Rafael, California. The church started in 1938, with the preschool opening in 1983! They have an enrollment of 78 students (2-5 years old) and are served by a staff of 12 teachers. The Preschool Director, Natalie Levy, has been at the preschool since 2002 and director since 2009. Trinity Lutheran Church also has an after-school program called the TNT Club for 6-8th grade middle school students. We celebrate the mission and ministry of Trinity Lutheran Preschool!
Click here for more information and pictures.
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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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