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SUMMARY:2025 YFM Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2025 Youth and Family Ministry Conference\, sponsored by the NOW District! \nEach year our district hosts a conference for Youth & Family Ministers to offer encouragement and connection and to equip leaders to do our best work together. If you are the person on point for youth and family ministry in your congregation – whether commissioned\, full or part time staff\, or volunteer – we encourage you to attend! \nThere are several new and different things about this year’s conference (though it will still be the same event we’ve come to know and love) – please review the following information before clicking to the online registration portal at the bottom of this page. \nRegistration Notes:\nEVERYONE should register as a guest\, even if prompted that “they’re recognized” and given the option to “log in”. \nWe are not able to accept in-person payments at the conference. If you prefer to pay by check rather than online\, please select “Pay In-Person” on the final page of the registration portal and mail your payment\, with “2025 YFM Conference” in the memo\, to: \nNOW District\n1700 NE Knott Street\nPortland\, OR 97212 \nClick Here to Register for the 2025 YFM Conference\n  \nNew this year – 4 Day/3 Night event in Leavenworth\, WA!\nWe have expanded our conference schedule this year so that participants will travel to the event on Monday\, May 5\, with programming beginning that evening. This will allow for full days of conference activities on Tuesday and Wednesday (as well as a half day of programming on Thursday). The Youth & Family Ministry Conference seeks to provide relevant leadership training\, renewal in a retreat environment\, and opportunities to strengthen old and create new friendships\, and we hope this extra day will allow us to better balance those opportunities. \nClick here to download a sample event schedule \nWe are also excited to be returning to Leavenworth\, this time to the Tierra Retreat Center. Located five miles outside the city of Leavenworth\, the TRC is approximately 2.5 hours from the SeaTac International Airport. \nTierra Retreat Center\n2000 Sunitsch Canyon Rd\nLeavenworth\, WA 98826 \nPricing:\nThe regular registration rate for our 4 day/3 night event is $350. A $25 Early Bird discount will be applied to registrations completed before February 28\, 2025. There is also a $25 discount available for additional workers from the same congregation/ministry and spouses. If your ministry is able to pay the full registration price for each of your attendees\, though\, we invite you to consider foregoing this discount by selecting the regular registration option for each attendee to help us make this event affordable for everyone. (We currently don’t have a way to opt out of the early bird discount as well\, but if your ministry so desires\, those could be donated back via the donation portal on the NOW District website\, indicating “2025 YFM conference” in the memo field). Thank you for considering this way to support our brothers and sisters in ministry\, but please complete your registration at whichever available rate is best for your ministry! \nHousing:\nHousing includes a room in one of the shared Tierra Retreat Center suites. These suites are set up like a hotel with soap\, shampoo and linens provided. They all have a private bedroom with queen-sized bed\, a sitting room with a queen-sized hide-a-bed\, private bathrooms\, and a small kitchenette (French press included). \nWe will do our best to provide each attendee with a private sleeping space in a shared suite\, but final housing arrangements will depend on our overall attendance numbers. In addition to the suites\, tent camping and bunkhouse beds (one for men and one for women) are also available. These are offered with a $25.00 savings on your registration fee. To help with our arrangements\, if you would prefer to bring your own tent or sleep in a shared bunkhouse (bring your own bedding\, with access to main lodge bathrooms/showers) please use the code TENT25 or BUNK25 to indicate your housing preference and receive your discount during registration. \nTransportation:\nThe Tierra Retreat Center is located five miles outside the city of Leavenworth\, approximately a 2.5 hour drive from SeaTac International Airport. We cannot guarantee district-coordinated shuttle service to/from the airport\, but will do our best to put attendees who plan to fly\, in touch with one another and coordinate one shuttle option to/from the Tierra Retreat Center. If you would like to participate in this group transportation option\, please coordinate your flights to arrive at SeaTac BEFORE 1:00 p.m. on Monday\, May 5\, and to depart AFTER 5:00 p.m. on Thursday\, May 8. \n  \nTheme & Keynote Speaker:\nEngage\, Ephesians 4:1-6 \nKeynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies \nRev. Dr. Chad Lakies is the regional director for North America at Lutheran Hour Ministries and provides leadership and operational management for the North America region. His primary area of scholarship is the intersection of church and culture in the North Atlantic world. He regularly speaks at national and international conferences for pastors\, church professionals\, and scholars and has published in several journals on the topic of faith and culture. Lakies most recently served as Department Chair and Associate Professor of Religion at Concordia University\, Portland. He and his wife Bethany live with their two daughters in St. Peters\, MO. \nThis year’s sessions with Dr. Lakies: \nEngage Culture \nHow to reach out in a Secular Age \nWe live in a secular age. The culture is hostile. We weren’t trained for this and we feel unprepared. We’re frustrated and exhausted in trying to figure out how to offer a winsome and effective witness. What if there’s a better way? What if we can understand the culture better? What if there are helpful strategies for better sharing our faith? This presentation will help you better tap into the openness to the Gospel that’s all around us and teach you an effective strategy for outreach. \nEngage Differences \nHow NOT to Let Issues Prevent Relationships \nRace\, Sex\, Guns\, Climate\, Politics\, Gender\, Religion\, Ethnicity\, Vaccines\, Poverty\, and more. Are we letting issues prevent relationships? Data shows marriages are breaking because of disagreements. Family members are disowning their own kin for similar reasons. Why do we feel as if we MUST disassociate from people with whom we disagree? How can we model and foster relating to others in our fractured\, pluralistic culture that bridges relationships\, even if we can’t bridge ideologies? \nEngage Identity \nHow to “Find Yourself” in a Secular Age \nEvery person tells a story to themselves about themselves—THIS is who I am. We’re encouraged to live authentically\, to find ourselves\, to become who we are\, and to stand out. We’ve been told (and often tell others) that you can be whatever you want to be if you desire it strongly enough. \nWhat if this path is a false form of freedom? What if becoming who we are is rooted in the gifts given by our creator? What if seeking to distinguish ourselves from others in our own authentic uniqueness actually means relying on others\, recognizing our inter-dependence? What if identity is not a journey of becoming who we are but a movement of recognition and realization that our callings and relationships always already establish who we are? This presentation will offer an alternative vision for understanding authenticity and identity in our secular age. \nEngage the Uncomfortable \nHospitality Beyond Boundaries \nOutsiders are often perceived as a threat because of their differences. Sometimes we even think avoiding them altogether is best\, because we’re fear they might “infect” us or lead us away from Christian faithfulness. Related to this\, our churches often fear welcoming new families or members who might not be like us (immigrants\, speakers of other languages\, different color skin\, politics\, sexual orientation\, etc. – all people for whom Christ died). Our reactions to this perceived threat damage our witness and generate distrust in outsiders. \nIn this talk I’ll press into the challenge of engagement with anyone we might consider an “other” in the sense that they’re not “like us” in ways we often expect. We’ll seek to see our current context as one full of opportunities to give witness to the hope that we have. We’ll reflect on the formative experience of worship as God’s chosen place for us to experience divine hospitality and simultaneously be shaped to give hospitality as a gift to others\, especially those outside the kingdom. \n\nClick Here to Register for the 2025 YFM Conference\n  \n 
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/2025-yfm-conference/
LOCATION:Tierra Retreat Center\, 12000 Sunitsch Canyon Rd\, Leavenworth\, WA\, 98826\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Nelson":MAILTO:eric@ctkcda.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T120000
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SUMMARY:South Idaho Pastors Conference - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Bi-annual conference for the South Idaho Pastors Conference.\nSpring 2025 – Hosted by the Treasure Valley Circuit.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/south-idaho-pastors-conference-spring-2025/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Schulze":MAILTO:vwpastor.eden@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T110000
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SUMMARY:Puget Sound Pastors Conference – Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Puget Sound Pastors Conference will take place May 6-8\, 2025. It is tentatively scheduled to be held in Sequim\, Washington. Registration materials will be uploaded before the end of February. Contact Rev. Jeffrey Ries for questions. \nConference Title: ‘The Atheist Who Became a Bishop’ – Bo Giertz Is a Unique\, Broad\, and Deep Voice that North Americans Need to Hear” \nConference Speaker: Rev. Eric Andræ – Campus Pastor and Outreach Minister at First Trinity Lutheran Church and Luther House student center in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. \nConference Subject: Bo Giertz (1905-1998) served as a rural parish pastor\, occasional preacher to the royal court\, bishop of the Gothenburg diocese in the Church of Sweden\, Vice President of the Lutheran World Federation\, and prolific author on every subject imaginable. Speaker Rev. Eric R. Andræ will sketch the man and pastor\, while focusing and merging his views on ecclesiology\, pietism\, Law and Gospel\, the office of the ministry\, preaching\, Seelsorge/pastoral care\, the atonement\, and more\, while engaging significant primary source material as yet unavailable in English. Andræ has been the campus pastor and outreach minister at First Trinity Lutheran Church and Luther House Student Center in Pittsburgh since February 2001. He is the president of the International Giertz Society and has been published in numerous journals and books in North America and Europe on a variety of topics.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/puget-sound-pastors-conference-spring-2025/
LOCATION:TBD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Puget Sound Pastors' Conference":MAILTO:pspc@nowlcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T120000
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SUMMARY:2025 Northwest District GeoBee
DESCRIPTION:Zion Lutheran School in Lake Stevens\, Washington is excited to invite your school to participate in this year’s Northwest GeoBee! The GeoBee is a fun and engaging event that provides students with the opportunity to test their geography knowledge while connecting with peers across our district! Originally\, they had set a tentative date of March 7\, but are pleased to announce that the event will now be held on Wednesday\, May 7\, at 11 a.m. (PST). Please feel free to pass this invitation along to your teachers and staff. \nThe GeoBee is open to all LCMS Northwest District schools and is free to participate in! Each school may select one student to compete via Zoom. While the competition is intended for middle school students\, schools have the discretion to select any student to participate\, regardless of grade level. All students will compete under the same rules\, as there is no separate competition based on grade level. \nClick here for more details about the event and information regarding study categories\, competition format\, and rules. \nPlease feel free to reach out to Peter Martin if you have any questions.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/2025-northwest-district-geobee/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Martin":MAILTO:p.martin@zionls.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
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SUMMARY:Inland Empire Pastors' Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Inland Empire Pastors’ Conference will take place May 12-14\, 2025\, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Prosser\, Washington. The topic is: “The Church and AI\,” and it will be presented by Rev. Bill Johnson – Chief Information Officer at Concordia Theological Seminary\, Fort Wayne. \nQuestions? Contact Rev. Mark Adams.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/inland-empire-pastors-conference/
LOCATION:Mark Adams\, 801 Luther Ln.\, Prosser\, WA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Adams":MAILTO:Pastor.Bethlehemhermiston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250512T153423Z
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SUMMARY:Unshakable - Christian Women’s Retreat
DESCRIPTION:All women are invited to a retreat on Saturday\, May 17\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Living Savior Lutheran Church: 8740 SW Sagert St.\, Tualatin\, OR 97062 \nRegistration is $40 and includes a catered box lunch. You can prepay or in-person at the event. Please pre-register either way. REGISTER HERE. \nThe special guest speaker is Donna Snow\, author of “Unshakable.” Donna has three abiding passions: encouraging dear sisters in Christ\, exploring the treasures in Scripture\, and traveling the world. This retreat is sponsored by Living Savior Lutheran Church in Tualatin and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sherwood\, Oregon. \nPayment can be made online here or in person (day of).
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/unshakable-christian-womens-retreat/
LOCATION:Living Savior Lutheran Church – Tualatin\, 8740 SW Sagert St\, Tualatin\, Oregon\, 97062
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Richard":MAILTO:jill.richard@stpaulsherwood.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
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SUMMARY:Higher Things Retreat: Baptism
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an all-day retreat for youth in 5th grade and up on the topic of Baptism! \nThis event will be held May 17 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (13541 W. Highway 53\, Rathdrum\, ID 83858). Participants will spend the day with worship\, Bible study\, meals\, and fun together. Lunch\, dinner\, a light breakfast\, and giveaways will be included. Cost: $25. \nClick here to register! \nQuestions? Contact Kyra: sothsecretary@outlook.com or 208-687-1809.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/higher-things-retreat-baptism/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church\, 13541 W. Highway 53\, Rathdrum\, ID\, 83858\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church":MAILTO:sothsecretary@outlook.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
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SUMMARY:Oregon Pastors Conference - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Oregon Pastors Conference will take place May 20-22 at Living Savior Lutheran Church in Tualatin. Please mark your calendars! Further details will come in March. \n 
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/oregon-pastors-conference-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Living Savior Lutheran Church – Tualatin\, 8740 SW Sagert St\, Tualatin\, Oregon\, 97062
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Rooney":MAILTO:pastorpr@orlc.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
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SUMMARY:Alaska All Workers Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:All Church workers — including teachers\, DCEs\, office administrators\, lay deacons\, pastors (current and retired)\, and many more — are invited to attend this year’s Alaska All Workers Spring Conference. \nThe conference will begin on the morning of May 27 at 9 a.m. and conclude shortly before noon on May 29. It will focus on the theme of Worker Wellness. Presenters will be Kevin Bueltmann and his wife\, Tawn from Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat in Arizona. \nThe conference will be held at Anchorage Lutheran Church\, but time for adventure and fun has been included in the schedule for the afternoon of May 28. People are encouraged to gather in a group and do something fun like an escape room\, hiking trip\, or something else. If you are traveling a long distance for this conference and need help securing lodging\, please contact Pastor Erik Christensen. He will be excited to aid in lodging or any other questions that you may have. \nWe hope to see you all in for an awesome time of growth and fellowship. May God richly bless you as you continue the work\, He is leading you in for His kingdom.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/alaska-all-workers-spring-conference/
LOCATION:Anchorage Lutheran Church\, 1420 N Street\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erik Christensen":MAILTO:christensen.erik11@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T140000
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SUMMARY:Faith Partners' Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Faith Partners’ Lunch to learn what’s new at Lutheran Community Services Northwest and engage with other partners helping our community find health\, justice\, and hope. It will take place on June 11 from 12:30 – 2 p.m. REGISTER HERE. \nFormat: CEO David Duea will be the headline speaker\, with updates from Peter Vogelaar\, MCS Senior District Director\, and Assefash Melles\, Associate District Director. Each table will be hosted by an LCSNW staff member who works in the field for one of the programs. \nThis event is free to attend; please register ahead. Questions? Contact Becky Sprecher.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/faith-partners-lunch/
LOCATION:Multnomah Campus of Jessup University\, 8435 NE Glisan St.\, Portland\, 97220\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sprecher":MAILTO:bsprecher@lcsnw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T173000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
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SUMMARY:"Hear and Share the Next Yes!" -- YLI Monthly 2nd Thursday All-District Check-In
DESCRIPTION:“Hear and Share the Next Yes!” (YLI Monthly 2nd Thursday All-District Check-In) \nThe “Hear and Share the Next Yes!” online check-in will take place on the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. (Pacific). Join the Zoom meeting at this link! \nEver 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! \nQuestions? Contact Dust Kunkel.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/hear-and-share-the-next-yes-yli-monthly-2nd-thursday-all-district-check-in/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dust Kunkel":MAILTO:dustk@nowlcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
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SUMMARY:67th Convention of the Northwest District LCMS
DESCRIPTION:https://nowlcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-4_welcome_video_-_convention_delegates-720p.mp4\n  \nRead the Recap from Day 1\n\nComplete Election Results\nResolutions Grid\nElections Grid\n\nRead the Recap from Day 2 \nRead the Recap from Day 3 \nTravel Expense Form — MUST be postmarked by Aug. 21 \nAdditional Resources from Keynote Speaker Jeff Cloeter \nDOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE WORKBOOK HERE\nOr click the links below to download each section: \n\nSECTION 1 — Schedule\, convention ground rules & parliamentary procedures\nSECTION 2 — People – Official Acts\, congregations\, rostered workers\, delegates (updated 6/11/25)\nSECTION 3 — President’s Report\, includes district executive reports\nSECTION 4 — Reports – highlights active ministries in the District\nSECTION 5 — Election Information – slates and biographies\nSECTION 6 — Overtures – Floor Committees\nSECTION 7 — Bylaws\, ends statements\, and governance policies\nSECTION 8 — Resolutions\nSECTION 9 — Financial Audit\nSECTION 10 — Proceedings\n\nSPECIAL TRAVEL OFFER: Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer NOW-LCMS 2025 District Convention attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount\, book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel 6/15/2025 to 6/23/2025. \nThe 2025 NOW District Convention will take place June 19-21 in Spokane\, Washington. We gather in convention for the purpose of worship\, nurture\, inspiration\, fellowship\, communication of vital information\, and to make decisions regarding the shape and focus of our mutual ministry. \nIn a world filled with competing interests\, intentions\, and internal motivators which keep people moving in one direction or another – and so often farther apart – what is our direction as faithful followers of Jesus Christ? What is our aim? Praise God\, he does not leave us to wonder about that. His word tells us clearly. That word of God is our convention theme: The Aim of Our Charge is Love. In 1 Timothy 1:5\, God’s Word not only gives us that loving aim\, but even tells us from where it comes: “The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” \nWe will be joined by keynote speaker Rev. Jeff Cloeter. Jeff is the Senior Pastor of Christ Memorial Lutheran Church in St. Louis\, Missouri\, and has worked in youth ministry\, church planting\, and senior leadership in his congregation. He has served on the board of directors for the Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis\, and the founding board of Momentum Academy\, a charter school movement in the City of St. Louis. He founded and serves as director of The Harbor Leadership Collective\, raising up young Christian leaders through a regional internship model. He currently serves on an ecumenical council called Oikos\, with the Archbishop of St. Louis and eight other pastors from the region. Jeff is the author of “Loved & Sent\,” and blogs at sixthgen.com. \n  \n 
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/67th-convention-of-the-northwest-district-lcms/
LOCATION:Spokane Convention Center\, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd\, Spokane\, Washington\, 99201
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ORGANIZER;CN="NOW District President's Office":MAILTO:presoffice@nowlcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
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SUMMARY:Vocatio: High School
DESCRIPTION:High school students interested in attending Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis or who are considering vocational ministry are invited to Vocatio: High School June 21-27 on campus. This weeklong retreat provides prospective students the opportunity to explore God’s calling and direction as they experience life as a seminarian. Get more info and register here. The registration fee is $200\, which includes lodging and meals. The deadline to register is May 31. \nDuring this retreat\, participants will engage in theological conversation\, hear from Seminary professors\, and attend a Concordia University System college fair. Group sessions will focus on thoughtful conversation about the Lutheran faith\, aspects of vocation\, and the call to pastoral or diaconal ministry. Participants will also walk through the admissions process\, learn about the St. Louis area\, and engage in some fun and recreation. \nVocatio: High School is one of two visitation events for prospective students held throughout the year that provide a preview of the Seminary’s ministerial formation experience. Individual visits also can be scheduled and are encouraged for those considering attending the Seminary. \nFor more information\, contact Enrollment at 800-822-9545 or admit@csl.edu\, or visit csl.edu/admissions.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/vocatio-high-school/
LOCATION:Concordia Seminary – St. Louis\, MO\, 801 Seminary Place\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250527T041111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T161410Z
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SUMMARY:Emmaus Conference: The Greatness of Difficulty
DESCRIPTION:Emmaus Lutheran Church in Redmond\, Oregon will hold a summer conference on Saturday\, June 28. \nRev. Jason Braaten’s presentation is called “The Greatness of Difficulty” and will focus on how to view and respond to challenges in the Christian life. He will tackle questions such as “Why don’t I do what I want to do?”\, “Why is it still so difficult?”\, and “What do I do about it?” Rev. Braaten is the pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tuscola\, Illinois\, and the host of the popular Gottesdienst Crowd podcast. Please click here to RSVP. \nThe conference costs are covered by Emmaus Lutheran Church\, and there will be a freewill offering. \nGet more info here.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/emmaus-conference-the-greatness-of-difficulty/
LOCATION:Emmaus Lutheran Church\, 2175 SW Salmon Avenue\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Karl Hess":MAILTO:revkhess@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T173000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250529T133909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T173422Z
UID:13948-1752165000-1752168600@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:"Hear and Share the Next Yes!" -- YLI Monthly 2nd Thursday All-District Check-In
DESCRIPTION:“Hear and Share the Next Yes!” (YLI Monthly 2nd Thursday All-District Check-In) \nThe “Hear and Share the Next Yes!” online check-in will take place on the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. (Pacific). Join the Zoom meeting at this link! \nEver 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! \nQuestions? Contact Dust Kunkel.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/hear-and-share-the-next-yes-yli-monthly-2nd-thursday-all-district-check-in/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dust Kunkel":MAILTO:dustk@nowlcms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20240308T215331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T133356Z
UID:9990-1752883200-1753315199@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:2025 LCMS Youth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering July 19-23 in New Orleans\, Louisiana! The theme is “ENDURE” and is centered around Hebrews 12:1–3. \nRegistration is closed for the special NOW District event on Monday\, July 21\, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the local aquarium. Participants will enjoy dinner\, a scavenger hunt\, and time to explore the aquarium. We look forward to seeing everyone in New Orleans! \nBecause you asked! There have been some who have asked if it would be possible to purchase a NOW District youth gathering shirt only. You can! The registration form will be open until July 11 at 4 p.m. (PDT)\, and the price per shirt will be $12. Amy Schweim will bring your shirts to NOLA\, and they will be available for pick up at the convention center in the West-Southwest zone. If you have questions regarding the shirts or pick up\, please contact Amy. Please direct any questions regarding the website to Kelsie at the NOW District Office. \nAbout the Gathering: Held every 3 years since 1980\, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth and adults the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to learn more about Jesus Christ\, the Christian faith\, and their Lutheran identity. During the five days of the Gathering\, youth spend time together in God’s Word\, worship\, service\, and fellowship with others from across the synod. This event is organized by LCMS Youth Ministry in St. Louis. \nAmy Schweim is the NOW District’s Coordinator for the Gathering. She will assist congregations with questions or who need help preparing for this big event. She can be reached at alschweim@comcast.net.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/2025-lcms-youth-gathering/
LOCATION:Superdome\, 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70112\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Schweim":MAILTO:Amy@ilcpuyallup.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250612T002808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T002808Z
UID:14018-1754731800-1754764200@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:Household and Heritage Conference
DESCRIPTION:What: Household and Heritage Conference \nWhen: Saturday\, Aug. 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. \nWhere: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Rathdrum\, Idaho \nJoin Christians of all ages and stages of life as we foster godly Lutheran households and a viable Lutheran heritage through worship\, informative talks\, and time together. The Word of God in our hearts\, on our lips\, and in our homes from one generation to the next! \nThe event is FREE\, but please register here. \nLunch and dinner are provided. Raffle giveaways throughout the day. Optional childcare is available for those interested
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/household-and-heritage-conference/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church\, 13541 W. Highway 53\, Rathdrum\, ID\, 83858\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Ulledalen":MAILTO:pastor.ulledalen@protonmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T173000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250529T133909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T173422Z
UID:13949-1755189000-1755192600@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:"Hear and Share the Next Yes!" -- YLI Monthly 2nd Thursday All-District Check-In
DESCRIPTION:“Hear and Share the Next Yes!” (YLI Monthly 2nd Thursday All-District Check-In) \nThe “Hear and Share the Next Yes!” online check-in will take place on the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. (Pacific). Join the Zoom meeting at this link! \nEver 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! \nQuestions? Contact Dust Kunkel.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/hear-and-share-the-next-yes-yli-monthly-2nd-thursday-all-district-check-in/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dust Kunkel":MAILTO:dustk@nowlcms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250424T193838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T193838Z
UID:13729-1756213200-1756306800@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:2025 Circuit Visitor Annual Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Annual gathering by the District President of the Northwest District Circuit Visitors to collaborate and train.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/2025-circuit-visitor-annual-retreat/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport\, 7900 NE 82nd Ave.\, Portland\, 97220\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NOW District President's Office":MAILTO:presoffice@nowlcms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250730T183421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T183957Z
UID:14343-1757332800-1757340000@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:Ems & Emmies Annual Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Ems & Emmies Annual Summer Picnic! \nWhen: Monday\, Sept. 8\, from 12 – 2 p.m.\nWhere: St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Picnic Grove (17500 SW Cedarview Way\, Sherwood\, OR 97140-8698) \nThis event will include food\, fellowship\, song\, and time to share and socialize with each other. Keep watching for menu information and more details. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nThe primary purpose of Ems & Emmies group is to provide support for retired professional church workers (PCWs) in the Northwest Oregon & Southwest Washington region. Join the Emeriti email list to receive regular updates. 
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/ems-emmies-annual-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church – Sherwood\, Oregon\, 17500 SW Cedarview Way\, Sherwood\, Oregon\, 97140
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ORGANIZER;CN="Em's and Emmie's - Norm Metzler":MAILTO:npjmetzler@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T173000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250529T133909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T173422Z
UID:13950-1757608200-1757611800@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:"Hear and Share the Next Yes!" -- YLI Monthly 2nd Thursday All-District Check-In
DESCRIPTION:“Hear and Share the Next Yes!” (YLI Monthly 2nd Thursday All-District Check-In) \nThe “Hear and Share the Next Yes!” online check-in will take place on the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. (Pacific). Join the Zoom meeting at this link! \nEver 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! \nQuestions? Contact Dust Kunkel.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/hear-and-share-the-next-yes-yli-monthly-2nd-thursday-all-district-check-in/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dust Kunkel":MAILTO:dustk@nowlcms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250731T205347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T205347Z
UID:14372-1758020400-1758196800@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:Fall Alaska Pastors' Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Fall Alaska Pastors’ Conference will be held Sept. 16-18 at the Best Western Inn in Wasilla\, Alaska (1300 W Lake Lucille Dr.\, Wasilla\, Alaska 99654). \nQuestions? Contact Erik Christensen. 
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/fall-alaska-pastors-conference/
LOCATION:Best Western Inn Wasilla\, Alaska\, 1300 W Lake Lucille Dr\, Wasilla\, AK\, 99654\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erik Christensen":MAILTO:christensen.erik11@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20241106T225148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T180742Z
UID:12224-1758297600-1758542400@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:Lutheran Women's Missionary League Oregon District - Fall Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Seasoned with Salt\nWalk in wisdom toward outsiders\, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious seasoned with salt\, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person (Colossians 4:5-6). \nSave the Date\nLWMLOregon District Retreat \nat Aldersgate Retreat Center\n7790 Marion RD SE Turner\, OR\nSeptember 19-21\,2025 \nRegistration will be out in July.\nCome enjoy a weekend of Bible Study\, Friends\, Good Food and Fun \nDownload the Flyer PDF\nSeasoned with Salt retreat 2025
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/lutheran-womens-missionary-league-oregon-district-fall-retreat/
LOCATION:Aldersgate Camps and Retreats\, 7790 Marion Rd SE\, Turner\, Oregon\, 97392
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ORGANIZER;CN="LWML Oregon District":MAILTO:lwml@lwml.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250813T205146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T205146Z
UID:14498-1758585600-1758844799@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:Fall Oregon Pastors Conference
DESCRIPTION:What: Fall Oregon Pastors Conference \nWhere: Cannon Beach Conference Center (289 N Spruce St.\, Cannon Beach\, OR 97110) \nWhen: Sept. 23-25 \nDetails and registration info will be emailed by the end of August. \nIf you did not receive emails for the last conference\, please contact Joe Hughes to make sure you’re on the list.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/fall-oregon-pastors-conference/
LOCATION:Cannon Beach Conference Center\, 289 N Spruce St\,\, Cannon Beach\, Oregon\, 97110
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Rooney":MAILTO:pastorpr@orlc.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250330T195550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T151130Z
UID:13506-1759190400-1759449599@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:2025 WALi Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Worship Arts Leader initiative (WALi) is a community-building initiative of Concordia University Irvine’s Center for Worship Leadership (CWL) which\, rooted in the Lutheran Confessions\, harmonizes leaders across various contexts (whether it be traditional\, contemporary\, multi-ethnic\, etc). WALi envisions a supportive and encouraging community of theologically faithful leaders engaged in contextual artistry throughout the LCMS. \nThe 2025 WALi Summit is a gathering place created to promote connectivity with one another for shared learning\, common support\, and professional inspiration. It is intentionally designed to address the needs of worship arts ministry staff\, volunteer leaders\, team members\, pastors\, and students preparing for church worker vocations. AND – it brings together church leaders regardless of genre (contemporary & traditional). \nWhen: September 30 – October 2 \nWhere: Woodbury Lutheran Church\n7380 Afton Rd\, Woodbury\, MN 55125 \nRegister here! \nGo here for more info. \nWALi Is For Everyone – whether church musician\, worship leader\, pastor\, tech director\, traditional or contemporary – let’s come together to receive the gifts of God and give thanks!
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/2025-wali-summit/
LOCATION:Woodbury Lutheran Church\, 7380 Afton Rd\, Woodbury\, MN\, 55125\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250904T181939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T235239Z
UID:14607-1759581000-1759590000@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:Many Cultures: One Community
DESCRIPTION:Lutheran Community Services Northwest will host their fall luncheon (“Many Cultures\, One Community”) on Saturday\, Oct. 4\, at Warner Pacific University in Portland\, Oregon. This special event is free to attend\, with an opportunity to make a gift. \nRSVP by Sept. 24 by clicking here. Seating is limited\, so please reserve your spot early. \nFor questions or more information\, email Courtney Rushing or call 503-731-9596
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/many-cultures-one-community/
LOCATION:Warner Pacific University\, 12 SE 68th Ave.\, Portland\, 97215\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Community Services Northwest":MAILTO:bsprecher@lcsnw.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250820T173934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T173934Z
UID:14507-1759622400-1759881599@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:Vocatio: Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Vocatio: Retreat is a three-day retreat held in the spring and fall for college students and second-career men and women that offers an opportunity to rest in God’s Word and learn more about the path to full-time service as a pastor\, deaconess\, missionary\, or chaplain. Click here to register. \nDuring Vocatio: Retreat\, you will devote time to prayer and the study of God’s Word\, and engage in sessions that focus on the spiritual and personal aspects of the decision-making process of becoming a seminarian\, as well as learn about academic courses\, field education\, vicarages/deaconess internships\, financial aid\, housing and the enrollment process. \nOpen to college students and second-career men and women. The event is free. Registration deadline: Sept. 15.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/vocatio-retreat/
LOCATION:Concordia Seminary – St. Louis\, MO\, 801 Seminary Place\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250902T162214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T183524Z
UID:14589-1759842000-1760009400@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:Fall Puget Sound Pastors' Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Fall Puget Sound Pastors’ Conference will take place Oct. 7-9 in Aberdeen\, Washington. Click here for complete details — including important registration info.  \nTopic: Lutheran Ministry to Youth and Young in the 21st Century \nSpeaker: Rev. Harrison Goodman\, Executive Director of Mission & Theology for Higher Things. \nGen Z and Gen Alpha have real trends that need to be addressed\, but the gift of our Lutheran faith is that it’s already set up to meet their needs and their fears with truth and hope. We’ll dive into who Gen Z and Gen Alpha are\, but also who we are as the church\, talk about how our teaching can be impactful\, and do a case study on teaching to youth and young adults that resonates today. \nQuestions?\nRegistration or payment issues: Email Registrar Roger Stites or call 360-775-6778.\nSchedule or logistic issues\, or if you desire time to make a brief presentation during the conference: Email President Jeffrey Ries or call 253-229-1753. \n 
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/fall-puget-sound-pastors-conference/
LOCATION:Calvary Lutheran Church\, 2515 Sumner Ave.\, Aberdeen\, WA\, 98520\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Puget Sound Pastors' Conference":MAILTO:pspc@nowlcms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T173000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250529T133909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T173422Z
UID:13951-1760027400-1760031000@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:"Hear and Share the Next Yes!" -- YLI Monthly 2nd Thursday All-District Check-In
DESCRIPTION:“Hear and Share the Next Yes!” (YLI Monthly 2nd Thursday All-District Check-In) \nThe “Hear and Share the Next Yes!” online check-in will take place on the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. (Pacific). Join the Zoom meeting at this link! \nEver 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! \nQuestions? Contact Dust Kunkel.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/hear-and-share-the-next-yes-yli-monthly-2nd-thursday-all-district-check-in/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nowlcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/YLI-Website.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Dust Kunkel":MAILTO:dustk@nowlcms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTSTAMP:20260604T071318
CREATED:20250602T214624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T203734Z
UID:13968-1760486400-1760745599@nowlcms.org
SUMMARY:2025 Educators Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Educators Conference will take place Oct. 15-17 at Seaside Civic & Convention Center (415 1st Ave\, Seaside\, Oregon). \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \nREAD THIS! Important registration info: When registering\, the message “We know you! Sign into Realm to access your saved information” may pop up on the screen. DO NOT click ‘Sign In’. Instead\, you MUST click ‘Continue as Guest’ just below the ‘Sign In’ button. Continue to complete registration by entering the registrant’s name as they would like it on their nametag and click ‘Next’. If you are registering more than one individual\, click ‘Add another registrant’ below the name box. This will allow you to register multiple registrants at the same time. Please complete all required fields (indicated by a small red asterisk) and any additional questions to the best of your ability. The system will not allow you to submit your registration if required fields are not completed. Once you complete the registration process\, you should receive a confirmation email. \n— Regular Registration: $175. The last day for regular registration is Friday\, Sept. 19\, at 9 p.m. \n— Late Registration: Additional $50 charge applies to ALL late registrations (paid/postmarked after Sept. 19). \n— Emeritus Registration: $85 — for retired commissioned educators (paid/postmarked by Friday\, Sept. 26\, at 9 p.m.) \nALL registrations must be received by Friday\, Sept. 26\, at 9 p.m. There will be no refunds after this date. \nNOTE: Hotel rates and group codes will be available soon. Please stay tuned! \nREGISTRATION and INFO: \n\n2025 Educators Conference Registration Instructions\n2025 Educators Conference Registration Planning Worksheet\n2025 Educators Conference Schedule\n2025 Educators Conference Presenters Information\n2025 Educators Conference Workshop Descriptions\n2025 Leadership Seminar Schedule\n2025 Leadership Seminar Presenters Information\n2025 Educators Conference Mileage Equalization Form\n2025 Educators Conference Hotel Rates\n\nQuestions? Contact Kelsie Wiley.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/2025-educators-conference/
LOCATION:Seaside Civic and Convention Center\, 415 First Avenue\, Seaside\, Oregon\, 97138
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelsie Wiley":MAILTO:kelsiew@nowlcms.org
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