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NOW District Community Care Grant ReachesNeighbors in NE Portland
Jun 16, 2022 Trinity Lutheran Church, located in the NE Portland Cullyneighborhood, is surrounded by Spanish speaking people. At least2,000 Latino people live in high density apartment units within amile

NOW Leadership Initiative (NOW L.I.) A Good Northwest Leader Is…
Sep 10, 2021 We know what a strong and thriving ministry looks like in the Northwest. We also know that it takes qualified, passionate, trained individuals to lead these ministries…

Introducing Our Brand-new Website!
It’s finally here! We are so excited to debut a redesigned and more modern nowlcms.org. But first: What does a new website mean? It means easier access to our resources.

NOW Start Network: Gerod Bass shares
NOW Start Network: Gerod Bass shares “Connecting with Your Community Through the Arts and Theater” Mike Von Behren (NOW Start Network Cultivator) interviews Gerod Bass, DCE, Worship Arts Director of

NOW Leadership Initiative (NOW L.I.) Raises Up New Leaders
Aug 30, 2021 What does leadership in the Northwest District look like? According to a survey sent in 2019 to the NOW District communication lists, some of the desirable qualities

Not Just a Benchwarmer’ How Lutheran Latino Ministries Raises Up Leaders to Serve
Lutheran Latino Ministries is an important partner of the NOW District. They work to connect people and resources for gospel outreach, train leaders, and provide culturally and linguistically accessible Word

The NOW L.I. A Q&A with the District President
The NOW Leadership Initiative (NOW L.I.) launched this past year as a way to identify and prepare God’s people to be workers of his harvest — and it’s finally time to take

Listening To and Understanding Our Neighbors
“To understand the community, you need to go out there. You need to hear their stories.” This is one of the thoughts shared by Maria Vargas, who served on the

Anchor Expands, Grows With Help of Catalyst Grant
Anchor Lutheran School in Anchorage, Alaska, is starting a new school year with some key updates – thanks to the help of a 2022NOW District Catalyst Grant. Funds were awarded
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