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Submit Your Concordia-Portland Remembrances by May 15
Concordia University-Portland holds a special place in the hearts of people across the Northwest – including President Linnemann and Dust Kunkel, who graduated in 1980 and 1996 respectively. As they
Taking the Next Steps at Convention with the NOW L.I.
In preparation for the District Convention coming up in June, the NOWLeading Podcast checked in on a few very important topics. One of those topics is the NOW Leadership Initiative
An Insider Look at New ‘Speaking the Truth inLove About Racism’ Toolkit
The brand new toolkit, “Speaking the Truth in Love About Racism,” is a critical resource for all NOW District members and congregations – especially those headed to the Convention in
Answering God’s Call to Serve Refugees
Some of our NOW District congregations continue to work with partner ministries to help the oppressed and dispossessed – in a word, the refugee. One of these partners is Lutheran
A Special Easter Message from the President
“If only I had known…” Have you ever had this thought? Have you ever wished you had known something difficult was going to happen so you could have been prepared
A Brand New Toolkit: Speaking the Truth inLove About Racism
Spring 2022 Dear Friends in Christ, What you are about to experience is a labor of love – love for the Gospel, love for the church, love for people. We
2022 NOW District Convention
God’s richest blessings to each of you in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This is your invitation to attend the 66th Northwest District convention to be held at
NOW District Wellness Wheel: A Tool for YOU
Does your day-to-day ministry work include a word or phrase to type that used to be a challenge but has now become second nature? Maybe it’s the domain name for
The Bethany Center: A Story of Resurrection
“To live is Christ; to die is gain” said a joyful Apostle Paul in the first chapter of Philippians. Yet what applies joyfully to Paul we avoid at all costs
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