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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
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
Getting to Know Our Ministry in Hong Kong
Fun fact: Did you know the NOW District has a
YLI at BPM: ‘What Makes This Different From Other Youth Stuff?’
The Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) is up and rolling across
Clean Your Closet, Help LMSN Meet Needs in the Community
Lutheran Ministry Services Northwest (LMSN) is responding to a growing,
‘Lutherwood Changed What I Thought it Meant to be The Church’
John Vickery was hungry for community. Growing up in the
Step Away, Breathe, Grow in Faith at a Prayer Retreat
The Center for Prayer & Renewal (CP&R) Retreat returns Jan.
Sharon Comfort Dog Begins Her Service
On Oct. 3, 10 members of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
YLI Resources for Launching The Next Generation
The Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) Report is an incredible resource
Putting the YLI into Practice at Camp Lutherwood
Every spring, the Northwest District Youth and Family Ministers gather
Join Us in Prayer Along with Church of All Nations, Hong Kong
Greetings in Christ Jesus, whose call to proclaim the gospel
Student Food Pantry Provides Needed Support
Each week, 300–400 students from the local community utilize the
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