Vitality Bingo Challenge - It's Not Too Late to Join
The CNH District and Concordia Plans is proud to bring a fun activity like this to our ministries. These types of events bring about camaraderie, wellness solution awareness, and fun! This is our third challenge of the year and more prizes will be handed out.
What: Vitality Bingo Challenge
When: Monday, August 10 - Sunday, September 27
Registration is Open Now: Click Here
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Discernment Events for Transitional Ministry
Enroll in one of two opportunities to learn the difference between “interim” ministry and “regular” ministry and to discern your gifts for intentional interim ministry! The workshop is designed for pastors and judicatory leaders who are discerning a call to intentional interim ministry. Each workshop is a two-hour online learning event.
What: Discernment Events - Transitional Ministry
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PST / Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PST
Where: Zoom
Cost: $25 - due during registration process - pay via credit card through PayPal (no mail in payments)
Click here to register. (The Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the event.)
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BALYA - Santa Cruz Boardwalk Event
Are you 18 to 40ish years old and would enjoy the company of other area Lutheran (LCMS) young adults? 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, CA.
What: BALYA Santa Cruz Boardwalk Event
When: Saturday, August 22; Starts 10 a.m.
Where: 5825 Bollinger Road, Cupertino, California 95014
Information: Email BALYA co-coordinators Michael McThrow or Nonso Mogor
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CNH Men's Retreat - Register Today
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.
Bring a friend, brother, son, or neighbor and be part of this encouraging time together.
What: CNH Men's Retreat
When: September 18-20, 2026
Where: Redwood Christian Park, 15000 Two Bar Rd, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Register today!
Click here for a brochure.
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2026 Pastors' Conference: Register Today!
The 2026 CNH District Pastors Conference is a chance to step out of the usual rhythm and spend time with others who understand the calling. It brings pastors together for worship, theological reflection, practical conversation, fellowship, and some much-needed time away from the weekly routine.
With keynote sessions from Rev. Dr. Leo Sánchez, breakout sessions, district business, and plenty of time to connect, this conference is an opportunity to be strengthened alongside brothers who share the same calling.
What: 2026 Pastors' Conference
When: October 11–13, 2026
Where: St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Rocklin, CA, Housing available at nearby hotels
Registration Fee: $189
Click here to learn more and to register.
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Beyond the Scroll: A Decade of Discipleship in Ethiopia
Ten years ago, Reverend Muluneh Taye and his wife, Liya, planted a seed. They founded Reverend Muluneh Taye Ministries, a nonprofit devoted to discipling young adults and raising up the next generation of Christian leaders. A decade later, that seed has grown into a movement spanning cities across Ethiopia.
Read more to learn more about this year's mission, made possible through a partnership between Redeeming Grace Lutheran Church, Santa Clara and Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, San Jose, CA.
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Britt Odemba Visits the CNH District
Britt Odemba recently visited Our, Savior, Livermore to share about her work in Kenya. We are grateful for her work in God's mission!
Britt serves the LCMS in Kenya as an educational consultant with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya, assisting the local Project 24 director and overseeing the Christ's Care for Children: Kenya sponsorship program, managing children's data and donor partnerships. She holds an early childhood education degree from Concordia University, Irvine and taught preschool for 12 years prior to her mission work. Britt enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, Micah, and children, Rael and Silas.
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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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