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A Ribbon Cutting at Grace Childcare Center
After many years of planning, praying, groundbreaking, and construction, Grace Lutheran Church in Caldwell, Idaho held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their brand new childcare center! With Mike Madison of LCEF,
Hope Lutheran Church and School’s Urban Miracle
“Many of our students do not come from Christian backgrounds, and so many of them are hearing about Jesus for the first time,” said Hope Senior Pastor Peter Mueller. In
NOW Youth, Adults Gather for Fellowship in NOLA
On Monday, July 21, NOW District attendees at the LCMS Youth Gathering joined for a special evening of fellowship and fun at the Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans. The event
Transitional Kindergarten Program Comes Alive in Seattle
Hope Lutheran School in Seattle, Washington opened the first transitional kindergarten program in the area in Fall 2025. They were the beneficiaries of a generous Catalyst Grant from the NOW
Six Mission Minutes: Salvation in the Flood
In Psalm 69, David lifts his prayer to the Lord because the waters are up to his neck. It happens to all of us engaged in mission on behalf of
Catalyst Grant Program Fuels New Ministry Expansion in 2025
With more than a decade of impact and upwards of $1 million awarded, the NOW District’s Catalyst Grant program continues to fund bold, Gospel-driven projects across the Pacific Northwest. In
2025 NOW District Convention Resolutions and Proceedings
A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to be at the 2025 NOW District Convention on June 19-21 in Spokane, Washington. Nearly 400 attendees gathered each day
Convention News: Recap from Day 3
2025 NOW District Convention – Day 3 With limited time and a lot of work still left to do, the final day of the 2025 NOW District Convention was busy
Convention News: Recap from Day 2
2025 NOW District Convention – Day 2 The second day of our NOW District Convention kicked off bright and early with a worship service, hosted by congregations from Circuits 15
Convention News: Recap from Day 1
2025 NOW District Convention – Day 1 The 67th NOW District Convention began on Thursday, June 19, in Spokane, Washington. During the opening session, Rev. Dr. Michael Von Behren was
What It Means To Be a Parish Nurse
Jennie E. Johnson RN-BC, PhD is the new NOW District Parish Nurse Council Rep. You can read more from her at: jenniejohnsonrn.com. You can also visit her booth at the
Grace Lutheran Childcare Center: A Vision Comes to Fruition
Patience, persistence, prayer, and vision. Seven years after first having the idea, members of Grace Lutheran Church in Caldwell, Idaho can now look West from their church building at a
Tutoring Program Shares Jesus with the Community
In January 2024, the Holy Spirit led some of the leaders of Immanuel Lutheran Church (ILC) in Puyallup, Washington to start a tutoring program to share God’s hope and love
YLI is Officially Launched and Gaining Traction
The NOW District has engaged in a years-long research project into how adults help youth become servant leaders. It all started in September 2021, when district staff introduced the NOW Leadership
Isaac the Comfort Dog Brings Care, Love to the Northwest
Let me tell you a story that involves Redeemer Lutheran Church in Spokane Valley, a beautiful golden retriever named Isaac, and a NOW District Catalyst Grant! Once upon a time
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