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Good Shepherd House Proclaims God’s Love
On May 29, folks from the Lutheran and Christian community, citizens of the city of Seattle, and partners of Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) gathered to celebrate the grand opening
Six Mission Minutes Episode 1: A Land of Extremes
“We all who believe in Jesus carry around in us his extremes. His death, which took the frosty bite of sin… His life, which dawns light in our lives with
Catalyst Funds Help Trinity Prepare for a Harvest
By God’s grace and through the partnership with the NOW District, Trinity Lutheran Church in Rupert, Idaho is expanding their campus and adding a preschool and childcare program to its
Making a Difference in the Camas and Washougal Communities
Summer is a wonderful time to be a kid. But for some children, those who rely on school-provided meals during the school year, summer can also be a time of
Message from the President: ‘Seeing Jesus in the NOW District’
Greetings in the name of our living Lord Jesus. Do you recall the account of Zacchaeus? Yes, the wee little man. That one. Luke 19 tells us that he
‘Adopt A Care Center’ Builds Bridges Near Congregations
“Adopt A Care Center” – Being a Blessing to the Community Through Outreach In 2023, with the help of a NOW District Catalyst Grant, Lutheran Ministry Services Northwest (LMSN) started
Through the Lens Part 2: Installation of District President Michael Von Behren
Let’s celebrate together! May 25 and 26 were important days in the NOW, as first we said farewell to retiring District President Paul Linnemann (see the photos here), and the
Through the Lens: Two Special NOW District Celebrations – Part 1: District President Retirement
Let’s celebrate together! May 25 and 26 were important days in the NOW District, as we first said farewell to retiring President Paul Linnemann and his amazing wife Cindy, and
Learning to ‘Sow, Grow, Go’ at the 2024 Puget Sound Middle School Gathering
A total of 51 youth, adults and volunteers (representing 11 churches) from all over the Puget Sound region came together at Camp Arnold near Eatonville, Washington at the end of
Helping Leaders and Ministries Accelerate Good Change Through Coaching
Looking to accelerate good change and follow-through? We got you! There are excellent options available for NOW District ministries and leaders searching for skillful coaching during critical moments of transition
Collaboration, Research Leads to Pastoral Formation Paper
At the invitation of the faculty of the two LCMS Seminaries, the three West Coast District Presidents prepared and delivered a “white paper” to the Council of Presidents and representatives
Join the Choir for the District President Installation Service
A Choir is Being Formed for Northwest District President Von Behren’s Installation on May 26 Lend your voices! Incoming Northwest District President Michael Von Behren’s installation will be held at
A Farewell Message from President Paul Linnemann
May 2024 Dear Friends in Jesus, I am addressing you this way advisedly – you are my dear friends in Christ. That’s a reality I’ve been considering and cherishing during
Renewal and Community: Inside the CP&R Retreat Experience
Center for Prayer & Renewal (CP&R) is the official prayer ministry of the NOW District. For those unfamiliar with this group, they write weekly prayers for the NOW Facebook page,
New Community Care Grant Available Now!
Big announcement: A new grant focused on caring for our communities just launched! Ready to learn more? Download the Community Care Grant guidelines. The COVID-19 Community Care Grant has been
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