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Christ Is Risen Indeed – Day 6 of the LCMS National Convention
Christ Is Risen Indeed – Day 6 of the LCMS National Convention Thursday, July 23 Contributed by Pastor Steve Heinsen Northwest District Secretary Important business awaited the delegates this morning.
Christ Is Risen Indeed – Day 5 of the LCMS National Convention
Christ Is Risen Indeed – Day 5 of the LCMS National Convention Wednesday, July 22 Contributed by Pastor Steve Heinsen Northwest District Secretary Upon awakening to the chirping of my
Christ Is Risen Indeed – Day 4 of the LCMS National Convention
Christ Is Risen Indeed – Day 4 of the LCMS National Convention Tuesday, July 21 Contributed by Pastor Steve Heinsen Northwest District Secretary Toothpicks between the eyelids. A dull stare
Christ Is Risen Indeed – Day 3 of the LCMS National Convention
Christ Is Risen Indeed – Day 3 of the LCMS National Convention Monday, July 20 Contributed by Pastor Steve Heinsen Northwest District Secretary The delegates from the Northwest District, a
Christ Is Risen Indeed – Day 2 of the LCMS National Convention
Christ Is Risen Indeed – Day 2 of the LCMS National Convention Sunday, July 19 Contributed by Pastor Steve Heinsen Northwest District Secretary The sun had just peeked out above
Christ Is Risen Indeed – Day 1 of the LCMS National Convention
Christ Is Risen Indeed – Day 1 of the LCMS National Convention Saturday, July 18 Contributed by Pastor Steve Heinsen Northwest District Secretary Phoenix, Arizona, is nationally known for several
Making an Impact in a ‘Childcare Desert’
Grace Lutheran Childcare (a ministry of Grace Lutheran Church in Vancouver, Washington), recently celebrated the dedication of a new toddler restroom and classroom, complete with a ribbon cutting (ribbon made
A Record Year for Pastoral Formation in the NOW District
TWENTY lay leaders from our NOW District congregations are seeking to enter, or have started, seminary in 2026. Over the past five years, we’ve had an average of five or
Fisher Comfort Dog Makes Her Way to Coeur d’Alene
On May 31, Christ the King Lutheran Church in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, welcomed the newest comfort dog to the NOW District. Fisher was commissioned during a special service that day,
Concordia Deaconess Conference Cares for Those Who Serve
As “The True Deaconess Spirit” by Wilhelm Loehe reminds, “What is my want? I want to serve.” But even deaconesses need time to rest, and that is one offering the
Built to Grow! Meet the 2026 Catalyst Grant Recipients
The NOW District Catalyst Grant will once again fund some innovative and enriching ministry projects in 2026. This year’s recipients truly embrace the concept of building ministry bridges by feeding
Six Mission Minutes: A New Sprig
Many of our ministries in the Northwest can recall the days of their zenith, when, as a congregation or school, they had grown to noble height and fullness of strength
2026 PSYG Helps Youth Walk in ‘Footsteps’
“Footsteps” was the engaging theme of this year’s Puget Sound Youth Gathering held at Camp Arnold near Eatonville, Washington (March 6-8). 1 John 1:6-7 provided the inspiration — “But if
Integrating Grief Into Life After Loss
NOTE: Becky Oswald is a resource for our ministries in understanding death, the grief process, and providing support for our workers. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education, a
What You Know (And Don’t Know) About Grief
Grief is a complicated and personal emotional process. “The grief journey is unique to each person, and for pastors and church workers who have walked with others through grief, its
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