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‘Longest Night’ Service Offers Comfort, Hope
Christmas is supposed to be a time filled with comfort, joy, and a time when everything is merry and bright – but for many people this is not the case.
The Blessing of a Thankful Spirit
Thanksgiving is a holiday with an interesting history. We usually think of the Pilgrims and Native Americans sitting down at a table together to celebrate weathering a season of hardship.
Preparing for Advent with Sunday Sermon
Pastors: Don’t panic, but Advent season is just around the corner. If you aren’t quite ready for the extra amount of preaching, services, lesson plans, etc. that come with this
Encouraging, Growing, Learning, Leading
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
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
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