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Conference for Admissions & Marketing Directors
The Pacific Southwest District has invited our CNH District leaders and admissions/marketing people to attend a conference in August. Registration is now open! Options are available for both in-person and remote learning.
What: Rise and Reach Conference
When: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Where: Pacific Southwest District Office, 16355 Laguna Canyon Rd #300, Irvine, CA 92618
Cost: $40 per person, or $35 per person if more than one is registered from the same school
Click here for more details and to register
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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: Friday, August 7, 2026, 1 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Click here to register
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Chad Bird "Limping with God" - Holy Cross (Rocklin) September 19 & 20
Holy Cross Rocklin will welcome author and speaker Chad Bird for a special weekend event. Bird, a Scholar in Residence with 1517, brings a background as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament theology and Hebrew, with advanced degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. He'll present insights from his bestselling book on Jacob and the messy realities of discipleship, followed by a Sunday morning Bible study.
Click here to learn more about Chad.
What: Holy Cross Day Celebration
When: Saturday, Sept 19, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Where: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4701 Grove St, Rocklin, CA 95677
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2026 LCMS Convention
Under the theme “Christ Is Risen Indeed,” the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod met July 18–23, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix. There are several ways to get convention news, including:
Please pray for the Holy Spirit’s continued wisdom, guidance, and peace throughout the gathering.
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July Joyful Servant Newsletter Now Available
The Joyful Servant (LWML CNH 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!
Click here for the newsletter.
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BALYA hosts Young Lutheran Singles Gathering
On June 27, nearly 30 young adults from across California gathered at Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Cupertino, CA for the Young Lutheran Singles Gathering, hosted by Bay Area Lutheran Young Adults (BALYA), an endeavor of Lutheran Church of Our Savior dedicated to fostering fellowship among young Lutheran adults.
Click here to learn more about the event and this growing ministry.
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2027 Rose Parade - LHM Float Theme Announced
Before, during, and following the 2027 Rose Parade, Christ-proclaiming, confessing lay persons will share that the theme for the 2027 Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) Float is God’s Promises Welcome All. Using imagery from the biblical story of Noah’s Ark, the float celebrates the truth that God’s promises are for everyone and serves as a joyful reminder that we are all invited to follow God.
The float incorporates the imagery of Noah’s Ark to joyfully share that God has new and abundant life for all. Come and be a part of the decorating group. Click here to reserve your decorating spot today.
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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. Ann Koberg was called to glory on Friday, June 19, 2026. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Sergei Koberg, who was the pastor at St. Philip, Dublin, CA, from 1963 – 2008. Ann’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, 11am, at St. Philip Lutheran Church, 8850 Davona Drive, Dublin, CA. Please keep the Koberg family in your prayers.
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