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January 21, 2025

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Walk For Life West Coast Pre-Walk This Saturday

Participants are welcome to meet at West Portal Lutheran Church before the event, to enjoy some good fellowship & refreshments, then travel to the march together on the SF MUNI light rail train.


What: Walk for Life West Coast Pre-Walk Gathering Site

When: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 11 a.m.

Where: West Portal Lutheran Church & School Parish Hall; WestPortalLutheran.org

200 Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94132


Click here to sign up.

Click here for a PDF with more details.

TIM Conference Starts On Monday - Register Now

For 27 years, Best Practices in Transitional Interim Ministry (TIM) has hosted powerful, ministry focused conferences at the beautiful St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers, California. Although hosted by the Transitional Interim Ministries of the PSD, CNH, and NOW Districts, we also welcome all Pastors because our topics focus on current and relevant ministry challenges and how to successfully navigate them without losing your mind. 2025’s emphasis is on Preaching through Ministry Transitions.



What: Best Practices Transitional Interim Ministry 2025 Conference

When: January 27-29, 2025 (Monday - Wednesday)

Where: St. Anthony's Retreat Center, 43816 Sierra Dr., Three Rivers, CA

Registration: Click here


Click here for a PDF with details, including links to the schedule, speaker bios, and more.

Join Zone 11 (Hawaii) CNH LWML Event This April

The next CNH LWML Zone 11 event will be held via Zoom this April with a presentation by Pastor Aaron Putnam. All LWML ladies in the CNH district are invited to zoom with them. Contact Zone 11 if you wish to attend.


What: The Gift of Listening - Zone 11 LWML Event

When: Saturday, April 5, 2025, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. PST (9:00 - 11:00 a.m. HST)

Where: Zoom (link will be provided to registrants)

Registration: Send your name, email, and church affiliation (with location) by March 28 to jennifer.stagerweeks.lwml@gmail.com.

Understanding Trauma: A Conversation with Kate

Trauma can profoundly impact how people engage with the world, often in hidden ways. In this insightful session, Kate Hutchinson, M.S., will help you understand trauma’s effects on both those you help and yourself. Explore how life-changing events like disasters or abuse shape individuals’ behaviors and responses. Learn to recognize these impacts and respond with empathy, fostering stronger, more supportive relationships. 


What: Understanding Trauma

When: Saturday, February 22, 2025

Where: Zoom (link will be provided to registrants)

Cost: $20


For questions, email Marilyn Harri, harri2@comcast.net.

For more information on Kate Hutchinson, M.S. and to register, click here.

Lutheran Church Extension Fund: Financial Solutions, Together In Faith

LCEF has an all-new look! Visit www.LCEF.org to see the new logo and website. Click here to watch a short video about the work of LCEF. Contact LCEF District Vice President Matt Molinari for more information.

Mission Training Center Upcoming Events

Check out the great courses MTC has on tap:

 

MTC 010 Knowing and Engaging Your Community

Feb 27 - Mar 20, 2025, Thursdays, 6-8 PM (Pacific) with Rev. Kyle Blake

 

MTC 004 God's Mission in the Church: History

Mar 17 - Apr 7, 2025, Mondays 6-8 PM (Pacific) with Rev. Dr. Phil Brandt

 

MTC 011 Spiritually Caring for Your Community

Mar 27 - Apr 24, 2024 No class on Apr 17, Thursdays, 6-8 PM (Pacific) with Eunice Graham

 

Let us know if you have any questions. For the complete list of scheduled courses, visit: Scheduled MTC Courses or contact mtc@missiontrainingcenter.com.

Time Sensitive Events & Articles

Supporting Pacific Southwest District Churches

From the Pacific Southwest District:


As a result of a very significant Santa Ana wind event, several devastating wildfires have been burning in multiple areas in Southern California. Thousands of homes and other structures have burned, and unfortunately there have been fatalities and injuries.

Several of our PSD congregations and schools are in or near the fire areas, with some having to evacuate. As of this point, we are not aware of property damage to churches and schools but have been told some members and student families have lost their homes.


Thank you for continuing to pray and for contributing funds to assist the Southern California fire victims - your prayers and gifts are so important as the scale of this disaster grows.


Click here for resources, updates and "how to help" information.

Convention Delegate Reporting Forms Due February 14

Each of the congregations of the CNH District (a multi-congregation parish being considered as a congregational unit) shall be represented by one (1) pastor and one (1) lay delegate at the 73rd CNH District Convention, duly elected by the congregation. Plan for a delegate election and return the delegate reporting form to the District Office no later than Friday, February 14, 2025. This form should be printed out, signed by the congregational representatives, and mailed or emailed to the District Office (per Synod Bylaws 4.2.2[a]). Forms can be found at the CNH District website.


The Convention will be held May 15 -17, 2025, at Hilton Sacramento Arden West, 2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento, CA. The event will begin with dinner and opening worship at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 3785 Placer Corporate Drive, Rocklin, CA, on Thursday evening, May 15. Watch for registration details soon.


The theme for the Convention is “Fruitful Branches” (Pruned for Growth), based on

John 15:1-3.

Deadlines for Vicar Applications or Pastoral Candidate (Call) Placements

from the Seminaries

The paperwork for candidate and vicarage placement from the Seminaries for Spring 2025 is to be received at the CNH District office by Friday, February 28, 2025. Please contact the district office (925-245-4000) for call document information for candidates from the seminary and/or information regarding vicarage application and minimum salary. (Ask for Glenna, assistant to President Lange.) Before mailing your final call document or vicarage paperwork, you may send a scanned copy for review to prescnh@cnh-lcms.org.


Your ongoing communication regarding your congregation’s desire to call a candidate or engage a vicar is appreciated. This will help the staff of the President’s office to guide you through your best opportunity for a placement. (Be aware that your request does not guarantee a seminary placement will be made.)

Marriage Renewal Weekend with Marriage Encounter

Enjoy a renewal weekend to refresh your marriage relationship and enjoy wine country. This is not a traditional Marriage Encounter Weekend! Registeration open now.


What: “Spring in Sonoma” 

When: Friday, March 21 (6:00 pm) - Sunday, March 23 (noon)

Where: Oxford Suites, 67 Golf Course Dr W, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 

More Info & Registration: Click here

Click Here for Previous Articles, Issues And Events!

Called to Glory Notifications

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. We will still continue to send a Flash for pastors and called workers as well.


Rev. Robert (Bob) Wobrock passed away in San Luis Obispo, CA, on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Rev. Wobrock served in the CNH District from 1979 – 1988 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Terra Bella, CA. He also served at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Redwood City as Life Enrichment Minister until his retirement in 2013. His obituary is found here. Services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 1010 E. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA, on Saturday, January 18, 12pm, with a reception following in the Parish Hall. Please keep the Wobrock family in your prayers.

District Resources

Click here for the Board of Directors Minutes (Current through December 2024)



Click here for Our Regional and International Mission Partners



Click here for Ordination Milestones (January 2025)


Click here for Calls, Vacancies, and Roster Updates


Click here for Prayer Requests


Click here for the latest Job Opportunities



Click here for the Annual Set Apart to Serve (SAS) Report (2024)

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO CNH DISTRICT'S MISSION AGENCY

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