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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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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260617T033047
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T130000
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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
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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/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dust Kunkel":MAILTO:dustk@nowlcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
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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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SUMMARY:Fall Lutheran World Relief Ingathering
DESCRIPTION:The Fall Lutheran World Relief Ingathering will be held Friday\, Oct. 24 (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)\, and Saturday\, Oct. 25 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)\, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Beaverton. Click here for general information. \nPlease have all boxes delivered by noon on Saturday — once the container is sealed\, it cannot be reopened. Pack boxes with like items\, clearly label contents and church information\, and use sturdy small/medium boxes for kits and large boxes for quilts. Note that LWR no longer accepts bulk soap or fleece blankets. Please include a tally sheet with your shipment (do not use barcodes at this time). \nEarly deliveries may be brought to St. Andrew on Tuesday through Friday\, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nQuestions? Email Rochelle McIntire or call 503-804-1701. \nImportant downloads: \n\nTally sheet\nKit and quilt guidelines
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/lutheran-world-relief-fall-ingathering/
LOCATION:St. Andrew Lutheran Church 12405 SW Butner Road Beaverton\, OR 97005\, 12405 SW Butner Road\, Beaverton\, OR\, 97005\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rochelle McIntire":MAILTO:PacificNWLWRgroup@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Something Better Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Something Better Seminar — Advent/Christmas study from Concordia St. Paul\nPresented by Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing \nDate: Oct. 24\, 12-3 p.m. (2-5 p.m. Central)\nLocation: On campus at Concordia St. Paul or online via Zoom \nThe book of Hebrews addresses Christians in Rome undergoing persecution sometime close to 64 AD when Christians began dying for their faith under Nero. The book is a clarion call to not return to Judaism\, which was a legal religion while Christianity had become an illegal religion. Thus\, the author reminds people that in Christ\, they have something better. Something Better. That’s the name of this Advent/Christmas series that walks through Hebrews 1:1–14 that extols the greatness of Christ our Lord. REGISTER HERE. \nYour $25 registration fee includes:\n• Four sermons and adult Bible classes\, along with accompanying orders of worship\n• PowerPoint slides;\n• An additional seven-part Epiphany series on Daniel is included for free \nNote: This seminar will be recorded\, and a link to the recording will be sent to everyone who registers. \nQuestions? Contact Kristi Bauer.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/something-better-seminar/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristi Bauer":MAILTO:kbauer@csp.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T153000
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SUMMARY:Hymn Festival: 'We Believe... Therefore\, We Sing!'
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to attend “We Believe… Therefore\, We Sing! A Hymn Festival to Celebrate 1700 Years of the Nicene Creed” at Memorial Lutheran Church in Vancouver\, Washington. Click here for a flyer. \nThis event will begin at 3:30 pm. on Sunday\, Oct. 26\, and will feature music from the organ\, brass\, flute\, handbells\, and a mass choir. The congregation will join in singing many hymns. \n 
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/hymn-festival-we-believe-therefore-we-sing/
LOCATION:Memorial Lutheran Church – Vancouver WA\, 2700 E. 28th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98661
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia A Bergman Harper":MAILTO:georgiabergmanharp75@gmail.com
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