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); […]

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 […]

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). […]

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 […]