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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
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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
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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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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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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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