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Reimagine Your Future Summit - Registration Deadline: February 23
We're hosting a Reimagine Your Future Summit to create opportunities for our churches to collaborate and thrive! Register today and bring a team of staff and lay leaders. This Summit has been created as a gathering for congregations who believe their church can thrive, even in our rapidly changing culture. You'll leave with...
- Eye-opening insights into your congregation’s current lifecycle stage - and what it means for your future.
- 3 cultural trends demanding your church’s attention - and how to navigate them.
- Opportunities for collaboration or partnerships with sister churches
- Growth models that really work - no matter your church’s age or stage.
What: Reimagine Your Future Summit
Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1635 Chester Dr, Tracy, CA 95376
When: February 28 (Saturday) 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
To Register: Click Here
Deadline: February 23
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Registration Open for the CNH Spring In-Service - Deadline March 10
All CNH District educators are invited to gather for our annual Spring In-Service. This day is an opportunity to step away from the usual routine, spend time with fellow educators, and be encouraged in the work God has given us.
We hope you’ll plan to join us for a day of encouragement, connection, and practical insight for the work we share.
What: CNH District Educators Annual Spring In-Service
When: March 27 (Friday) 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Where: Bella Vista Academy, 1635 Chester Drive, Tracy, CA 95376
To register: Click here
Cost: $60 per person
Deadline: March 10
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Save the Date: 2026 Missions Conference
You’re invited to the 2026 Missions Conference! At this meaningful event, special guest speaker Karl Vaters, will offer practical tools for healthy, vibrant ministry. With over 40 years of pastoral experience, Karl has dedicated his ministry to debunking the myth that "bigger is always better". He is the author of game-changing resources that empower the 90% of churches that average under 200 people. Don't miss this opportunity to gather at the CNH Ministry Center and reimagine the future of our missions together!
What: 2026 Missions Conference
When: May 16, 2026
Where: CNH District Ministry Center, 2772 Constitution Dr, Livermore, CA
Click here for a blog with more details!
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4th Annual Lutheran Singles Retreat - Registration Now Open
Registration is open for the 4th Annual Lutheran Singles Retreat! This event is targeted for Lutheran singles ages 21-41.
When: August 21-23, 2026
Where: Camp Okoboji (Iowa)
Cost: $100 per person (includes two nights and four meals)
Click here to register.
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Pastors' Wives Retreat is a Weekend of Rest and Renewal
Pastors’ wives had a wonderful weekend together at the annual retreat. It was a lovely time of rest, renewal, and friendship. Save the date for next year: February 5-7, 2027.
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Pastor James Pevy Installed at Benicia Lutheran/Trinity Lutheran
Pastor James Pevy was installed as the pastor at Benecia Lutheran (Benecia, CA) and Trinity Lutheran (Fairfield, CA) on Sunday February 15, 2026.
Click here to see more pictures from the installation.
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School Spotlight: Littlest Angels, Menlo Park, CA
Littlest Angels Preschool is a ministry of Bethany Lutheran Church. Bethany has been a congregation in the Menlo Park community since 1950, with the preschool beginning in 1996. The school currently serves 33 students, ages 2-5. Director since 2018, Katie O’Malley, has taught at Littlest Angels since 2009. The preschool has a total of 8 staff members. Recognizing the challenge in recruiting and retaining staff, in 2020 the church created a unique solution...
Click here for a blog with more details on this wonderful ministry!
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February Issue of CNH LWML's The Joyful Servant Now Available
This newsletter is filled with inspiring messages, updates on recent Zone activities, and upcoming events you won’t want to miss. From mission projects and service opportunities to fellowship gatherings and faith-filled reflections, we celebrate all the ways LWML women are joyfully serving the Lord. Stay connected, be inspired, and join us as we continue our mission together!
Click here for the February issue.
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Mission Table Podcast - Episode 16: Seen, Supported & Strengthened -
A Conversation with Pastors' Wives
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.
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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. Larry E. Ziegler of Castle Rock, CO, was called to glory on February 1, 2026. Pastor Ziegler served at Zion, Terra Bella, CA, from 1976 - 1983, and as vacancy pastor at Our Savior, Delano, CA. His funeral service was held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Church, Parker, CO. Click here for his obituary. Please keep the Ziegler family in your prayers.
Deaconess Emeritus Irene Campbell was called to glory on January 27, 2026. She served as deaconess at Zion, Terra Bella, CA, and Trinity, Exeter, CA from 1988 – 1994. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, 1pm, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 10 Concordia Lane, Oroville, CA. Please keep the Campbell family in your prayers. Click here for Irene’s obituary.
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