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Christ Is Risen Indeed – Day 1 of the LCMS National Convention
Christ Is Risen Indeed – Day 1 of the LCMS
Making an Impact in a ‘Childcare Desert’
Grace Lutheran Childcare – a ministry of Grace Lutheran Church
A Record Year for Pastoral Formation in the NOW District
TWENTY lay leaders from our NOW District congregations are seeking
Fisher Comfort Dog Makes Her Way to Coeur d’Alene
On May 31, Christ the King Lutheran Church in Coeur
Concordia Deaconess Conference Cares for Those Who Serve
As “The True Deaconess Spirit” by Wilhelm Loehe reminds, “What
Built to Grow! Meet the 2026 Catalyst Grant Recipients
The NOW District Catalyst Grant will once again fund some
Six Mission Minutes: A New Sprig
Many of our ministries in the Northwest can recall the
2026 PSYG Helps Youth Walk in ‘Footsteps’
“Footsteps” was the engaging theme of this year’s Puget Sound
Integrating Grief Into Life After Loss
NOTE: Becky Oswald is a resource for our ministries in
What You Know (And Don’t Know) About Grief
Grief is a complicated and personal emotional process. “The grief
Trinity’s 20-Year Journey of Faith
Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Bend, Oregon, is
Resurrection Mission Minutes: Resurrection in the Magic Valley
“He is risen,” Christians say to one another this season.
Playground Project Gives Community a Safe Place to Play
After more than 2 years of planning and fundraising, the
Pastor Wives Celebrate the Bond of Walking a Similar Path
The 2026 Pastor’s Wives Retreat was a wonderful success! This
Dozens Become Equipped During Spiritual Conversation Workshop
“What keeps us from sharing the most valuable piece of
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