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SUMMARY:MAP Web Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the MAP Web Lunch! \nAll Map-West Coast participants and mentors are invited to a special online meeting at 12 p.m. (PST) on Monday\, Feb. 2. \nThis MAP Web Lunch will offer the chance to connect about ministry applied practice\, ask questions\, and encourage one another as leaders in West Coast congregations. District Presidents Mike Lange\, Mike Gibson\, Mike Von Behren\, and your West Coast District executives will be the hosts. Join us! \nLook for a Zoom link in your email prior to the meeting. Contact Elena if you have questions or need assistance.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/map-web-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="PresOffice":MAILTO:presoffice@nowlcms.org
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SUMMARY:Lay Deacon and Supervisor Meeting with DP
DESCRIPTION:Lay Deacons and Supervising Pastors are invited to join President Von Behren for a meeting regarding new Northwest District Deacon Guidelines. These new guidelines are intended to support in serving well on behalf of our Lord Jesus and in togetherness with the full Synod with whom we walk as we follow and serve our Savior. \nMeetings will be held: \nSaturday\, December 6 at 10 a.m.\nTuesday\, December 16 at 3 p.m.\nThursday\, December 18 at 7 p.m.\nMonday\, January 5 at 7 p.m. \nIf you are unable to attend\, a recording will be posted on the website sometime after the final scheduled meeting. \nIf you would like to join and need the Zoom link\, please email Laura in the President’s Office.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/lay-deacon-and-supervisor-meeting-with-dp/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="PresOffice":MAILTO:presoffice@nowlcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T190000
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SUMMARY:Lay Deacon and Supervisor Meeting with DP
DESCRIPTION:Lay Deacons and Supervising Pastors are invited to join President Von Behren for a meeting regarding new Northwest District Deacon Guidelines. These new guidelines are intended to support in serving well on behalf of our Lord Jesus and in togetherness with the full Synod with whom we walk as we follow and serve our Savior. \nMeetings will be held: \nSaturday\, December 6 at 10 a.m.\nTuesday\, December 16 at 3 p.m.\nThursday\, December 18 at 7 p.m.\nMonday\, January 5 at 7 p.m. \nIf you are unable to attend\, a recording will be posted on the website sometime after the final scheduled meeting. \nIf you would like to join and need the Zoom link\, please email Laura in the President’s Office.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/lay-deacon-and-supervisor-meeting-with-dp/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="PresOffice":MAILTO:presoffice@nowlcms.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T150000
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SUMMARY:NOW District Christmas Open House
DESCRIPTION:Local rostered workers (active and emeritus) are invited to our NOW District Christmas Open House! RSVP info is included in your emailed invitation. This will be an informal gathering to share joy and celebrate the season together. Light refreshments will be provided. \nNote: We are unable to assist with travel reimbursement expenses for this event. Thank you for understanding.  \nWhen:\nWednesday\, Dec. 17\n1-3 p.m. \nWhere:\nNOW District Office\n1700 NE Knott Street\nPortland\, OR 97212
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/now-district-christmas-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Knott House Northwest District LCMS\, 1700 NE Knott St\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97212\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="PresOffice":MAILTO:presoffice@nowlcms.org
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SUMMARY:Lay Deacon and Supervisor Meeting with DP
DESCRIPTION:Lay Deacons and Supervising Pastors are invited to join President Von Behren for a meeting regarding new Northwest District Deacon Guidelines. These new guidelines are intended to support in serving well on behalf of our Lord Jesus and in togetherness with the full Synod with whom we walk as we follow and serve our Savior. \nMeetings will be held: \nSaturday\, December 6 at 10 a.m.\nTuesday\, December 16 at 3 p.m.\nThursday\, December 18 at 7 p.m.\nMonday\, January 5 at 7 p.m. \nIf you are unable to attend\, a recording will be posted on the website sometime after the final scheduled meeting. \nIf you would like to join and need the Zoom link\, please email Laura in the President’s Office.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/lay-deacon-and-supervisor-meeting-with-dp/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="PresOffice":MAILTO:presoffice@nowlcms.org
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SUMMARY:Lay Deacon and Supervisor Meeting with DP
DESCRIPTION:Lay Deacons and Supervising Pastors are invited to join President Von Behren for a meeting regarding new Northwest District Deacon Guidelines. These new guidelines are intended to support in serving well on behalf of our Lord Jesus and in togetherness with the full Synod with whom we walk as we follow and serve our Savior. \nMeetings will be held: \nSaturday\, December 6 at 10 a.m.\nTuesday\, December 16 at 3 p.m.\nThursday\, December 18 at 7 p.m.\nMonday\, January 5 at 7 p.m. \nIf you are unable to attend\, a recording will be posted on the website sometime after the final scheduled meeting. \nIf you would like to join and need the Zoom link\, please email Laura in the President’s Office.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/lay-deacon-and-supervisor-meeting-with-dp/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="PresOffice":MAILTO:presoffice@nowlcms.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T131500
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SUMMARY:MAP Web Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the MAP Web Lunch! \nAll Map-West Coast participants and mentors are invited to a special online meeting on Tuesday\, Jan. 21\, from noon to 1:15 p.m. (PST). \nThis MAP Web Lunch will offer the chance to connect about ministry applied practice\, ask questions\, and encourage one another as leaders in West Coast congregations. District Presidents Mike Lange\, Mike Gibson\, Mike Von Behren\, and your West Coast District executives will be the hosts. Join us! \nLook for a Zoom link in your email prior to the meeting. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Elena if you have questions or need assistance.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/map-web-lunch/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="PresOffice":MAILTO:presoffice@nowlcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241212T130000
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SUMMARY:NOW District Christmas Open House
DESCRIPTION: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 event. Thank you for understanding.  \nWhen:\nThursday\, Dec 12\n1-3 p.m.\n\nWhere:\nNOW District Office\n1700 NE Knott Street\nPortland\, OR 97212
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/now-district-christmas-open-house/
LOCATION:Knott House Northwest District LCMS\, 1700 NE Knott St\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97212\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="PresOffice":MAILTO:presoffice@nowlcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241018T120000
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SUMMARY:2024 NOW District All Workers Conference
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Resilient Servants\n“The God of all grace . . . will restore\, confirm\, strengthen\, and establish you.” – 1 Peter 5:10 (ESV) \nThe 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); it then overlaps with programming geared toward administrators\, teachers\, and early childhood educators from Oct. 17-18 (noon). A worship celebration for everyone will be held Wednesday evening\, Oct. 16\, followed by a time for fellowship. Thursday morning will be a joint time for all workers to be in session together. The Leadership Seminar for K-12 Administrators\, Early Childhood Directors\, and INVEST participants will begin Wednesday morning (Oct. 16); then all educators will check-in that afternoon and join the joint worship service that evening. \nDeadlines: Regular registration closes on Sept. 20 at 9 p.m PDT. Late registration closes Sept. 27 at 9 p.m. PDT; all payments are due\, and no refunds will be given after this date. \nBefore you register\, please read these important directions: \n1. Upon arriving at the Realm registration page\, enter a good contact email address in the “Enter your email to get started” box.\n2. Click “Begin Registration.” The message “We know you! Sign into Realm to access your saved information” MAY pop-up on the screen. If it does\, DO NOT click ‘Sign In.’ Instead\, you MUST click ‘Continue as Guest’ just below the ‘Sign In’ button.\n3. Continue to complete registration by entering the registrant’s name as they would like it on their nametag and click ‘Next.’\n4. 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.\n5. Please complete all required fields and any additional questions to the best of your ability. \nNOTE: Be sure to complete all required fields (marked by a red asterisk)\, including workshop selections\, or the system will not let you complete and submit your registration.\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! — Read the directions above first. \nAdditional information: \n\nInvitation Letter\nRegistration Info and Instructions\nFull All Workers Conference Schedule\nPresenters Info\nWorkshop Descriptions\nEducators Additional Info\nEducators Schedule\nLeadership Seminar Presenters Info\nTravel Expense Voucher\nHotel Info\n\nOur initial keynote speaker will be author Tod Bolsinger\, whose books include “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory” and “Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change.” Bolsinger brings almost 40 years of experience in leading and advising Christian ministry leaders in how to lead when we go “off the map.” He is keen to help us know how to lead when we are brave enough to admit we do not know what to do. \nAt the other end of the conference\, our closing educator keynote speaker is Brandon Fleming\, a highly awarded and sought-after educator\, entrepreneur\, author\, and speaker. Fleming is also a former debate coach at Harvard University and Founder & CEO of the Veritas School of Social Sciences\, a prestigious private school in Atlanta\, Georgia. \n 
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/2024-now-district-all-workers-conference/
LOCATION:Seaside Civic and Convention Center\, 415 First Avenue\, Seaside\, Oregon\, 97138
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ORGANIZER;CN="PresOffice":MAILTO:presoffice@nowlcms.org
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