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‘Color Me Thankful’: A Thanksgiving Message and Video
Greetings in Christ, Here we are entering the holidays, a

Special Grant Opportunity Available for NOW District Pastors
A partnership between the NOW District, LCEF, and Lilly Endowment

YLI Report Intro Letter from President Von Behren
October 2024, Servants of the Lord Jesus in the NOW

MAP-West Coast: 10 Years in the Making
October 2024 marks a monumental point for the NOW District:

A Special Gathering for NOW Pastors’ Wives
Dear Pastor Wives in the NOW District, You are officially

Six Mission Minutes: The Lord is Good!
Psalm 100:5 says the “Lord is Good. His steadfast love

YLI Report Survey Findings: Showing Up Matters
Introducing… the Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) Report Survey Findings! This

2024 All Workers Conference Photo Essay
Here are some shots from the 2024 All Workers Conference

Six Mission Minutes: Christ the Vine is Ripe for Harvest
Learn more about Christ the Vine Lutheran Church in Damascus,

Brunch Church Serves Up Fellowship, Fun
Have you ever heard of “Brunch Church”? If not, get

Vote Now! 2028 District Convention Site Survey
Dear Congregations and Workers of the NOW District: Resolution 1-04A

Six Mission Minutes: The Olympic Fervor of Faith
Olympic fervor has been palpable in the last month. Did

2024 All Workers Conference
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Serving in the stead

Six Mission Minutes: Faith – A Medicine for All
This summer, two of our Northwest District congregations that gather

Catalyst Grant Surpasses $1 Million
After 10 years and more than $1 million awarded, the
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