2024 All Workers Conference
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Serving in the stead of Jesus takes resilience. It did for Jesus, and it does for us. He was continually hounded by demanding crowds, […]
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Stories
Catalyst Grant Surpasses $1 Million
After 10 years and more than $1 million awarded, the NOW District Catalyst Grant program continues to fund innovative projects in the Northwest. This effort, which supports new bridges into
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Catalyst Funds Help Trinity Prepare for a Harvest
By God’s grace and through the partnership with the NOW District, Trinity Lutheran Church in Rupert, Idaho is expanding their campus and adding a preschool and childcare program to its
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Making a Difference in the Camas and Washougal Communities
Summer is a wonderful time to be a kid. But for some children, those who rely on school-provided meals during the school year, summer can also be a time of
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Through the Lens Part 2: Installation of District President Michael Von Behren
Let’s celebrate together! May 25 and 26 were important days in the NOW, as first we said farewell to retiring District President Paul Linnemann (see the photos here), and the
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Through the Lens: Two Special NOW District Celebrations – Part 1: District President Retirement
Let’s celebrate together! May 25 and 26 were important days in the NOW District, as we first said farewell to retiring President Paul Linnemann and his amazing wife Cindy, and
Learning to ‘Sow, Grow, Go’ at the 2024 Puget Sound Middle School Gathering
A total of 51 youth, adults and volunteers (representing 11 churches) from all over the Puget Sound region came together at Camp Arnold near Eatonville, Washington at the end of
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Helping Leaders and Ministries Accelerate Good Change Through Coaching
Looking to accelerate good change and follow-through? We got you! There are excellent options available for NOW District ministries and leaders searching for skillful coaching during critical moments of transition
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Collaboration, Research Leads to Pastoral Formation Paper
At the invitation of the faculty of the two LCMS Seminaries, the three West Coast District Presidents prepared and delivered a “white paper” to the Council of Presidents and representatives
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Join the Choir for the District President Installation Service
A Choir is Being Formed for Northwest District President Von Behren’s Installation on May 26 Lend your voices! Incoming Northwest District President Michael Von Behren’s installation will be held at
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A Farewell Message from President Paul Linnemann
May 2024 Dear Friends in Jesus, I am addressing you this way advisedly – you are my dear friends in Christ. That’s a reality I’ve been considering and cherishing during
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Renewal and Community: Inside the CP&R Retreat Experience
Center for Prayer & Renewal (CP&R) is the official prayer ministry of the NOW District. For those unfamiliar with this group, they write weekly prayers for the NOW Facebook page,
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