Northwest District LCMS

2026 LCMS National Convention
2026-07-18 - 2026-07-23 | Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is being held July 18–23, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona.

The convention theme will be “Christ Is Risen Indeed,” based on 1 Corinthians 15:20–22: “But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.”

The convention will take place at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix.

Convention-related dates to make note of are:
•Floor committee weekend: May 29–June 1, St. Louis.
•Pre-convention floor committee meetings: July 17, afternoon.
•Floor committee open hearings: July 18, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
•Delegate orientation: July 18, 1:30 p.m.
•Opening worship: July 18, 7 p.m.
•Convention proceedings: July 19–23.
•Convention close: July 23, 12 p.m.
•Installation of new officers: Sept. 18, St. Louis.

More information about the 2026 convention will be shared here as it becomes available.

2026 Circuit Visitor Retreat
2026-08-25 13:00 - 2026-08-26 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport, 7900 NE 82nd Ave., Portland, 97220, United States
The Circuit Visitor retreat is an annual gathering hosted by the NOW District President. The purpose is to learn, collaborate, and train. Watch for an invitation and more information in your email.

"Hear and Share the Next Yes!" -- YLI Monthly 2nd Thursday All-District Check-In
2026-09-10 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-10-08 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-11-12 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-12-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Online Event
“Hear and Share the Next Yes!” (YLI Monthly 2nd Thursday All-District Check-In)
The “Hear and Share the Next Yes!” online check-in launches this summer and will take place on the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. (Pacific). Join the Zoom meeting at this link!
Ever need a little encouragement? Want to hear cool stories from leaders “on the ground” across the NOW District about how we’re raising up the next generation of servant leaders? Bring a glass and beverage to this meeting to toast the stories shared and encourage our goal to equip Every Youth in Every Ministry with Gospel Responsibility!
Questions? Contact Dust Kunkel.

2026 MAP-West Coast Orientation
2026-10-26 13:00 - 2026-10-28 13:00 | CNH District Office, 2772 Constitution Dr Ste A, Livermore, CA, 94551, United States
The 2026 MAP-West Coast orientation will be held Oct. 26-28 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.

Northwest District Board Meeting
2026-11-13 - 2026-11-14
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.
In Portland, Oregon.
