Northwest District LCMS

KINDLE Healthy Leader Webinar: 'Put Your Mask on First'
2024-11-11 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online Event
When the flight attendant gives instructions before takeoff, one of the scripted pieces we always hear is: “Put your mask on first, before helping others.” We tend to be so busy serving others that we often neglect taking care of ourselves.
You are invited to a free webinar on Monday, Nov. 11, from 5-6 p.m. PDT (7-8 p.m. CDT) where we will focus on what it means to set the example and be a healthy leader that multiplies healthy leaders, led by KINDLE friend and Iowa District West staffer, Rhonda Mohr. This is a great opportunity for staff/teams to participate together at church or from the convenience of your own home. We are a continuous work in progress as we respond to God’s great love for us in Christ Jesus. Let’s gather with that grace in mind as we seek to be more Christ-like.
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You must register to attend live and/or receive the recording to watch later. Reach out to Emily Phoenix if you have questions.
Founded in 2000, the Karpenko Institute for Nurturing and Developing Leadership Excellence provides processes designed to enhance the Christ-like servant leadership of second chair ministry leaders at several levels of experience within a congregation. The goal of KINDLE webinars: “For all second chair ministry leaders to grow in wisdom and learn tools/resources that can be used to foster and multiply Christ-like servant leaders in the home, workplace, community and world.” Learn more at www.kindlservantleaders.org.

Enlarge the Harvest 2024 Lutheran Latino Ministries Annual Luncheon
2024-11-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Living Savior Lutheran Church – Tualatin, 8740 SW Sagert St, Tualatin, Oregon, 97062
Who sows and waters the seed? Workers in the field.
The very first mission field is the family. That’s why so much of LLM’s ministry is now focused on families this year’s Enlarge the Harvest event will feature
PLANTING GOSPEL SEEDS IN THE FAMILY
With special guest speaker Mark “Marcos” Kempff
Born in Guatemala and raised in Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras), Marcos is a fourth-generation missionary. He has traveled extensively throughout Latin America and the United States giving workshops on Marriage and family issues. He has authored over 50 booklets and materials for evangelism. Marcos recently retired from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis where he served as assistant to the Director of the Center for Hispanic Studies.
You’re invited to Lutheran Latino Ministries Annual Luncheon
Suggested donation: $30
Sponsor a table: $15
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Boeing Employee's Choir Concert
2024-11-03 16:30 - 18:00 | Epiphany Lutheran Church – Kenmore, WA, 16450 Juanita Drive NE., Kenmore, Washington, 98028
This event features Boeing Employees in Concert hosted by Epiphany Lutheran Church, Kenmore WA and Sponsored by Lutheran Ministry Services North West. This event is a fund raiser for Lutheran Ministry Services North West.

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Hymn Festival to Celebrate The Church's Heritage of Hymns, Songs & Spiritual
2024-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Holy Cross Lutheran Church – Portland, OR, 8705 E. Burnside St., Portland, Oregon, 97216
A Hymn Festival on All Saints’ Day, to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the first Lutheran Hymnal and the 40th anniversary of the Organ at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. There will be a lot of congregational singing, supported by the organ, instruments, handbells, and the choir. The celebration includes a commissioned hymn arrangement. Come sing with us!

Fall 2024 Northwest District Board Meeting
2024-11-01 15:00 - 2024-11-02 12:00
The NOW District Board of Directors (BOD) will hold its Fall 2024 meeting on Nov. 1-2. The Northwest District is led by the District President and his staff. The Northwest District Board of Directors works in partnership with the District President in setting the vision and evaluating how the ministry is proceeding. The Board of Directors consists of the District Secretary, the six District Vice-Presidents, a commissioned minister, and eight lay representatives.
Portland, Oregon

2024 MAP-West Coast Orientation
2024-10-21 13:00 - 2024-10-23 13:00 | CNH District Office, 2772 Constitution Dr Ste A, Livermore, CA, 94551, United States
The 2024 MAP-West Coast orientation will be held Oct. 21-23 at the CNH District Office in Livermore, California.
MAP-West Coast is an invitation-only opportunity for new pastors and others on the pastoral ministry journey. It is a training process provided in partnership with three districts: California-Nevada-Hawaii (CNH), Pacific Southwest (PSD), and the Northwest District (NOW).
MAP provides mentoring, discussion of best practices, coaching, and key learning on missional ministry in the congregation and community. The annual orientation is an opportunity for all participants to meet face-to-face with the West Coast district presidents. Info is sent from the President’s Office to the pastors who have been invited. More info can be found here.
Please contact Elena or Jenny in the President’s Office with questions.

"I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist"
2024-10-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Sonrise Church – Hillsboro, Oregon, 6701 NE Campus Way Dr., Hillsboro, OR, 97124
This FREE event is being created and sponsored by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (LCMS) in west Portland in response to a growing concern of, at best, misunderstanding and, at worst, antagonism among an increasing number of people in our Portland area communities about the truth of who God is and what He is doing in the world. We want to provide an opportunity for those with questions to hear first-hand the compelling evidence for the truth of the Bible, and the reality of God’s power and presence in our lives. Sonrise Church has agreed to partner with us in this event for the sake of the Gospel, and to provide a venue with enough seating to accommodate the expected attendance.
Over the last fifty years there has been a precipitous drop in the percentage of Christians in the United States. In the 1970’s the Christian population was approximately 90%. As of 2024 only 64% of Americans now self-identify as Christian, and Pew Research Center predicts that number could fall below 50% in the next few decades. According to a recent survey, approximately half of the people living in the Pacific Northwest say religion is not important to them.
For Christians, the presentation will provide practical tools to logically articulate the rational arguments for God and a life in Christ. For non-Christians, the goal is to place a “pebble in the shoe” by pointing out the deficiency of misleading world views, which may lead to deeper exploration and further study regarding the truth of the Bible, and ultimately to a relationship with Christ. We hope to draw participation from the Christian community in the entire Portland metro region, and ideally also expose a multitude of non-believers to Christianity.
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2024-10-20 I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist
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2024 NOW District All Workers Conference
2024-10-15 12:00 - 2024-10-18 12:00 | Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Avenue, Seaside, Oregon, 97138
Theme: Resilient Servants
“The God of all grace . . . will restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” – 1 Peter 5:10 (ESV)
The 2024 All Workers Conference will be held Oct. 15-18 in Seaside, Oregon. The week starts with programming geared toward pastors, DCEs, lay ministers, licensed deacons, and deaconesses beginning Oct. 15-17 (noon); it then overlaps with programming geared toward administrators, teachers, and early childhood educators from Oct. 17-18 (noon). A worship celebration for everyone will be held Wednesday evening, Oct. 16, followed by a time for fellowship. Thursday morning will be a joint time for all workers to be in session together. The Leadership Seminar for K-12 Administrators, Early Childhood Directors, and INVEST participants will begin Wednesday morning (Oct. 16); then all educators will check-in that afternoon and join the joint worship service that evening.
Deadlines: Regular registration closes on Sept. 20 at 9 p.m PDT. Late registration closes Sept. 27 at 9 p.m. PDT; all payments are due, and no refunds will be given after this date.
Before you register, please read these important directions:
1. Upon arriving at the Realm registration page, enter a good contact email address in the “Enter your email to get started” box.
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NOTE: Be sure to complete all required fields (marked by a red asterisk), including workshop selections, or the system will not let you complete and submit your registration.
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Additional information:

Invitation Letter
Registration Info and Instructions
Full All Workers Conference Schedule
Presenters Info
Workshop Descriptions
Educators Additional Info
Educators Schedule
Leadership Seminar Presenters Info
Travel Expense Voucher
Hotel Info

Our initial keynote speaker will be author Tod Bolsinger, whose books include “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory” and “Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change.” Bolsinger brings almost 40 years of experience in leading and advising Christian ministry leaders in how to lead when we go “off the map.” He is keen to help us know how to lead when we are brave enough to admit we do not know what to do.
At the other end of the conference, our closing educator keynote speaker is Brandon Fleming, a highly awarded and sought-after educator, entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Fleming is also a former debate coach at Harvard University and Founder & CEO of the Veritas School of Social Sciences, a prestigious private school in Atlanta, Georgia.

Peace Lutheran Church Oregon Concert Series
2024-10-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Peace Lutheran Church – Salem, OR, 1525 Glen Creek Road NW, Salem, Oregon, 97304
Peace Lutheran Church – Oregon Concert Series
Sunday, October 13 at 4:00 PM: Organists Timothy and Nancy LeRoi Nickel
Sunday, November 24 at 4:00 PM: Organist Debra Huddleston
Sunday, December 8 at 4:00 PM: Organist of Peace Lutheran Church, Timothy Bidelheimer.

Ems & Emmies Summer Picnic
2024-09-09 12:00 - 14:00 | St. Paul Lutheran Church – Sherwood, Oregon, 17500 SW Cedarview Way, Sherwood, Oregon, 97140
Semi – annual gathering of the retired professional church workers of the Northwest District LCMS. It will be a picnic lunch with the main course and water provided, with participants asked to bring a salad or dessert and any beverages other than water that they might wish. All emeriti workers and spouses are most warmly welcome to attend. For any questions, contact Pastor Norman Metzler at 503-833-2754 or npjmetzler@gmail.com.
Emeritus workers: Click here to sign up to receive the monthly Ems & Emmies newsletter.

All Saints Lutheran Church 50th Anniversary Celebration
2024-09-08 11:00 - 15:00 | All Saints Lutheran Church – Bellevue, Washington, 5501 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, Washington, 98007
Join All Saints Lutheran Church on September 8th 2024, as we celebrate 50 years of serving Christ and our community. Enjoy food, music, games and more. Experience All Saints past, present and future. Hear stories from our Charter Members about how All Saints started as a mission church. Our first church service was held on October 27th 1974, in the Redmond Elementary School Library and we had 15 families in attendance.
At this event you can find out about the ways All Saints serves the community, beginning with our Bible based education opportunities. We provide a Sunday School for kids and youth as well as weekday Bible Study groups for adults. Our Early Learning Center (formerly Rise and Shine Preschool) is known for its excellence in preparing preschoolers for Kindergarten. Learn about the charities, groups and Lutheran based ministries we support and how you can join us in our ministry efforts. Hear about the exciting work our mission teams have done over the years in Mexico and Guatemala.
Meet new friends and find out how you can put your talents and gifts to work for Jesus! We would love to have you be a part of growing All Saints for the next 50 years. Hope to see you at our event as we celebrate 50 years of sharing Christ’s love and mercy with all people.
ASLC 50th Anniversary Celebration Event

2024 Circuit Visitor Annual Retreat
2024-08-27 13:00 - 2024-08-28 15:00 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport, 7900 NE 82nd Ave., Portland, 97220, United States
Annual gathering by the District President of the Northwest District Circuit Visitors to collaborate and train.

Installation of John Karay
2024-08-25 18:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church – Mt Angel, Oregon, 15534 East Marquam Rd NE, Mt. Angel, Oregon, 97362
Installation of Pastor John Karay.

ALL NATIONS, ALL LANGUAGES
2024-08-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Hope Lutheran Church, Woodburn, 211 Parr Rd NE, Woodburn, OR, 97071
This event is an outreach to Heart to Heart Sisters of ALL Nations and the Young Women of the LWML Oregon District. Guest speaker is Noemi Guerra, an LCMS Congregational Specialist/Deaconess of the Texas District. The theme “All Nations, All Languages” is from Revelation 7:9 “After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands.”
We are ALL the Body of Christ!
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Make Christ Known
2024-08-17 09:30 - 17:00 | Faith Lutheran Church – East Wenatchee, Washington, 171 Eastmont Ave, East Wenatchee, Washington, 98802
Lutheran Hour Ministries WA-AK District Festival
“Make Christ Known”
We start the festival with a picnic supper in the park on Friday August 16th from 4:30pm – 7:30pm at Eastmont Community Park (255 N. Georgia Ave. East Wenatchee, WA 98802) where you can meet and greet our guest speakers and enjoy some fun games and activities and music.
Then Saturday from 9:30am – 5:00pm we have events and guest speakers and lunch, at Faith Lutheran Church (171 Eastmont Ave, East Wenatchee, WA 98802).
Our guest speakers include Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler and our new LCMS Northwest District President, Rev. Mike Von Behren.
We are blessed to have Rev. Mike Von Behren, our new Northwest District President as one of our speakers on Saturday. He will give us an update on news from the LCMS Northwest District.
Our other guest Speaker will be Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler of “The Lutheran Hour” podcast and radio show. He will share about the work being done by Lutheran Hour Ministries to share the Gospel message in over 60 countries. He will also introduce our new outreach kits “Better T08/17/202408/17/202408/17/2024ogether” and “Hopeful Neighborhood” that can help you and your congregation be equipped to confidently share the gospel message with people here at home.
Register Today! https://lhmdist33.org/

Board of Directors Retreat Oregon
2024-08-07 - 2024-08-11
The NOW District Board of Directors (BOD) will hold its 2024 retreat in Redmond/Bend, Oregon on Aug. 7-11. The Northwest District is led by the District President and his staff. The Northwest District Board of Directors works in partnership with the District President in setting the vision and evaluating how the ministry is proceeding. The Board of Directors consists of the District Secretary, the six District Vice-Presidents, a commissioned minister, and eight lay representatives.

Camp Lutherwood's 65th Anniversary Celebration
2024-07-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Camp Lutherwood Oregon, 22960 Hwy 36, Cheshire, Oregon, 97419
Come celebrate Lutherwood’s 65th year! Come for lunch, ice cream, time in the pool, and stories of Lutherwood new and old.
RSVP here by July 10 to join in on the fun.

Ambassadors of Reconciliation Regional Reception
2024-07-19 - 2024-07-20 | Sunset Presbyterian Church, 14986 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR, 97229, United States
Ambassadors of Reconciliation (AoR) is hosting a local in-person event for the Western Region on July 19-20. AoR is committed to help Christians and their churches live lifestyles of reconciliation by the power of the Gospel through the “ministry of reconciliation.”
This short but impactful event is held over a 24-hour period over 2 days. It promotes a time of fellowship with like-minded people and an opportunity to grow together over meals, main sessions, and casual conversations. Longer workshops cover a variety of topics and help to answer some of the most relevant questions about relationships.
You will walk away improving your own personal relationships for the unity of the Body and the testimony of Christ. Tickets are $99 each, which includes meals.
For tickets, schedule, and more details visit www.aorhope.org/regional.

Faith Partners' Benevolence Breakfast
2024-06-26 08:30 - 10:00 | McMenamins Kennedy School – Portland, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97211
Lutheran Community Services Northwest invites you to our Faith Partners’ Benevolence Breakfast. Join us to learn how Lutheran Community Services Northwest has grown over the last few years and touch base with other partners like you. Register early as seating is limited. We look forward to seeing you.

LWML Washington-Alaska District Convention
2024-06-21 19:00 - 2024-06-23 12:00 | Delta Hotels by Marriott — Seattle/Everett, 3105 Pine Street, Everett, Washington, 98201
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) Washington-Alaska District invites you to the 34th biennial convention to be held in Everett, Washington, June 21–23, where attendees will be “Strong in the Lord” as the strength provided from the Lord Jesus empowers us to serve Him in word and deed.
The convention starts with a communion service at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Everett, Washington (2521 Lombard Avenue). The convention continues at the Delta Hotels by Marriott — Seattle/Everett (3105 Pine Street, Everett) the morning of Saturday, June 22. Donna Snow, who published her latest Bible study, Unshakable, partnering with LWML, will lead the Bible study. Keynote Speaker Kim Wagner, member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bellingham, Washington, will have an unforgettable message that will challenge and motivate us to be “Strong in the Lord.” You will hear from Mites in Action Speakers Andrea Krook of the Children of the Nations and Rev. Dr Paul Krueger of Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch who will tell us how our mite offerings impacted their ministries.
There will be a little bit of business, Saturday night entertainment, and time to see old friends and make new ones.
Get all the detailed info on the district convention webpage.

2024 Early Childhood Directors Conference
2024-04-26 - 2024-04-27 | Hampton Inn & Suites Portland/Vancouver, 315 Southeast Olympia Drive, Vancouver, WA, 98684
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2024 EC Dir Presenters Info
2024 EC Dir Conf Info & Paper Registration
2024 EC Schedule
2024 EC Mileage Form
2024 Hospitality Directions-Map

Candidate Call Service 2024
2024-04-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Event
Both Candidate Call and Vicarage/Deaconess services will be available via livestream from Kramer Chapel starting at 4 p.m. Pacific Time (7 p.m. EDT).
Visit the Call Day 2024 webpage for livestream access, placement lists, and photos as they become available at ctsfw.edu/callday.

2024 Administrators Conference
2024-04-24 - 2024-04-26 | Hampton Inn & Suites Portland/Vancouver, 315 Southeast Olympia Drive, Vancouver, WA, 98684
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2024 Admin Presenters Info
2024 Admin Mileage Form
2024 Admin Conf Info & Paper Registration
2024 Admin Schedule
2024 Hospitality Directions-Map

Vicar and Deaconess Placement Service 2024
2024-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Event

2024 YFM Conference
2024-04-23 14:00 - 2024-04-25 12:00 | Camp Lutherhaven, 3258 West Lutherhaven Road, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83814, United States
The Youth and Family Ministry Conference provides relevant leadership training, renewal in a retreat environment, and opportunities to strengthen old and create new friendships. The conference brings together both commissioned and non-commissioned ministers in youth and family ministry in order to share best practices and strengthen the network between leaders across the NOW District and the entire West Coast.
The dates are now set for the 2024 conference! If you are the person on point for youth and family ministry in your congregation, please plan to join us:
Updated dates: April 23 – 25, 2024
at Camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Pricing Info:
Early Bird Registration -$225 (Register by Feb 28th)
Regular Registration – $250 (Register by April 15th)
Spouses, students, and multiple workers from the same congregation also receive an additional $25 discount.

Cost if you register:
by 2/28/2024
by 4/15/2024

Youth/Family Minister
$225
$250

Spouse
$200
$225

Full-Time Undergrad Student
$200
$225

Additional Worker Same Church
$200
$225

*Please note, we are using a new registration software this year, so the early bird discount might not be labeled the way it has in the past. It will automatically apply to all registrations made on or before February 28th.
Registration Fee Covers:
Housing, meals (dinner Tuesday through breakfast Thursday), and program materials.
Theme: Onward
Keynote Presenter: Rev. Dominic Rivkin, Mission Executive for the Pacific Southwest District
We look forward to joining together once again in this beautiful setting for a time of collaboration, refreshment, and ongoing strengthening for ministry. If you have any questions about the conference, please do not hesitate to contact the conference planning team.

2023 Northwest District Educators Conference
2023-10-18 - 2023-10-20 | Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Avenue, Seaside, Oregon, 97138
The 2023 Northwest District Lutheran Educators Conference will be held October 18 – 20 at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center in Seaside, Oregon. Box Lunches will be provided on Thursday, October 19, and are included in the cost of registration for the Conference. The link to Online Registration, Registration Instructions, and other conference materials is provided below. If this is your first time attending the conference, we highly recommend reading through the Registration Instructions document.
A Leadership Seminar for Administrators, Early Childhood Directors, and participants of the INVEST program will be held during the day on Wednesday, October 18, prior to check-in for the full Educators Conference. Lunch will be provided on Wednesday, October 18, and is included in the cost of registration for the Seminar. The link to Online Registration and other seminar materials is provided below.
In case you are unable to register online here, a paper registration form has been provided along with the other conference resource materials, below. If using the paper registration, complete your registration and mail it along with payment to the District Office, no later than the indicated registration deadline. Registration will then be manually entered when it is received.
Washington State K-12 Educators may be eligible to receive credit for WA Clock Hours for the workshops they attend, and Washington State Early Childhood Educators may be eligible to receive WA STARS Hours for the workshops they attend this year. Please see the conference materials for more information.
For help with the online registration process, please contact (for technical questions) Thomas Whalen at ThomasW@nowlcms.org or (for conference questions) Kelsie Wiley at KelsieW@nowlcms.org.
Regular Registration is due by Friday, September 22, 2023, 9:00 p.m. PST
General Conference Materials:
Conference Registration Instructions
Conference Online Registration (for ALL registration)
Hotel Rates Flyer
STARS Hours Information
Mileage Equalization Form
Educators Conference Materials:
Educators Conference – Paper Registration Form
Educators Conference – Schedule
Educators Conference – Presenters Information
Educators Conference – Workshop Descriptions
Leadership Seminar Materials:
Leadership Seminar – Paper Registration Form
Leadership Seminar – Schedule
Leadership Seminar – Presenters Information
Leadership Seminar – Session Descriptions
