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Prayers and Support for Victims of Southern California Wildfires
01/29/2025 UPDATE on wildfires from Pacific Southwest District: Click here for more information from the PSD. Spiritual First Aid trained volunteers beginning to serve Last week more than 200 individuals
Christmas Traditions and an Unlikely Tree
I imagine you have a Christmas tree in your home this year. There is probably even one at the church you attend. Why? What do trees have to do with
LMSN Sends Pumpkins (and Love) to Care Centers
With the help of a 2023 NOW District Catalyst Grant, Lutheran Ministry Services Northwest (LMSN) started a campaign encouraging congregations to adopt a care center in their area. This “adoption”
Kuna Lutheran Church Puts Down Roots
Big things are happening in Kuna. We repeat: Big things are happening in Kuna. On Sunday, Nov. 17, Kuna Lutheran Church in Kuna, Idaho welcomed visitors from near and far
‘Color Me Thankful’: A Thanksgiving Message and Video
Greetings in Christ, Here we are entering the holidays, a time of gratitude. Can you describe what you are grateful for this holiday season? You are likely used to asking,
Special Grant Opportunity Available for NOW District Pastors
A partnership between the NOW District, LCEF, and Lilly Endowment Inc. has made a new grant available for three NOW pastors in 2025 called the Ministerial Excellence Fund (MEF). Applications
YLI Report Intro Letter from President Von Behren
October 2024, Servants of the Lord Jesus in the NOW District, The Psalmist rounds out his prayerful song in Psalm 48 with the hope that the promise of God’s steadfast
MAP-West Coast: 10 Years in the Making
October 2024 marks a monumental point for the NOW District: the 10-year anniversary of MAP-West Coast! If you’re not familiar, MAP was created by the three West Coast districts of
A Special Gathering for NOW Pastors’ Wives
Dear Pastor Wives in the NOW District, You are officially invited to the 2025 Pastors’ Wives Retreat! Picture yourself arriving at the Embassy Suites by Hilton at Washington Square… familiar
Six Mission Minutes Episode 5: The Lord is Good!
Psalm 100:5 says the “Lord is Good. His steadfast love endures forever.” However, we often hear the phrase, or see it on our t-shirts, “life is good.” Peter was wearing
YLI Report Survey Findings: Showing Up Matters
Introducing… the Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) Report Survey Findings! This document, officially launched during a workshop at the 2024 All Workers Conference by YLI Survey Analysis Team members Jackie Druckhammer
2024 All Workers Conference Photo Essay
Here are some shots from the 2024 All Workers Conference on Oct. 15-18 in Seaside, Oregon. You can view more photos by clicking on the link here. You can view
Six Mission Minutes: Christ the Vine is Ripe for Harvest
Learn more about Christ the Vine Lutheran Church in Damascus, Oregon — an amazing congregation that recently installed one of our newest pastors, Rev. Jesse Brubaker. This family of believers
Brunch Church Serves Up Fellowship, Fun
Have you ever heard of “Brunch Church”? If not, get ready to be inspired! Brunch Church was started by members of Peace Lutheran Church in Monroe, Washington shortly after COVID.
Vote Now! 2028 District Convention Site Survey
Dear Congregations and Workers of the NOW District: Resolution 1-04A at the 2022 NOW District Convention created a directive that allows for gathering “regional input for the date and location
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