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 […]

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 […]

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. Download the Flyer PDF

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 […]

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. […]

Local rostered workers (active and emeritus) are invited to the annual NOW District Christmas Open House! Please see your emailed invitation for RSVP information. This will be an informal gathering to share joy and celebrate the season together. Light refreshments will be provided. Note: We are unable to assist with travel reimbursement expenses for this […]

Announcing the second edition of the Concordia University Alumni and Friends Christmas Chorale! It will be held at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 6700 NE 29th Ave., Portland on Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. If you would like to be part of the choir, please send your name, voice part, and email address to scarlson@stmikeslutheran.org by […]

Click here to register for the 2025 Center for Prayer & Renewal (CP&R) Retreat! This event will take place Jan. 20-22 at Cannon Beach Conference Center: 289 N Spruce St., Cannon Beach, OR 97110. You will experience spiritual development through prayer, study, prayer-centered worship, fellowship... and time to enjoy the beach! This event is sponsored […]

Save the Date for the MAP Web Lunch! All Map-West Coast participants and mentors are invited to a special online meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from noon to 1:15 p.m. (PST). This MAP Web Lunch will offer the chance to connect about ministry applied practice, ask questions, and encourage one another as leaders in West […]

“Preaching Through Ministry Transitions" All parish pastors are invited to attend a 3-day retreat in California from Jan. 27-29 (previously provided only for transitional interim pastors), which is now known as Best Practices in Transitional Interim Ministry. It is held at a Catholic retreat center cradled in the scenic foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. […]