On the first three Tuesdays of each month at 11:00 AM, volunteers at Light of the Hills, Cameron Park, CA open the doors to the food closet to minister to those in need in El Dorado County. Currently, they are serving about 100 families per week! While the goal is to offer food to those in need, it is also an opportunity to show God’s love and come alongside those who are struggling. In the process, relationships are formed, conversations and prayer are had and hope is gradua

What a beautiful blessing it was to witness two of our sixth-grade students, Kyle and Mack, receive the gift of Holy Baptism during chapel at St. Peter Lutheran School. Surrounded by the entire student body, their 24 sixth-grade classmates, and their families, these two young men celebrated a very special moment in their faith journeys. What began as conversations about faith during youth group with Mr. and Mrs. Rossi continued into the classroom and chapel, ultimately leadin

RSOs (Recognized Service Organizations) are non-profits whose vision and values line up with those of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LMCS). RSOs reach out to their neighbors in need with the mercy and love of Christ. From helping the homeless to bringing the Gospel to the blind, these organizations are shining the light of God’s mercy all over the world. In the mid-1960s, a need arose for connection among Lutheran non-profits. In 1979, the LCMS began recognizing these

The Lutheran Educator Conference (LEC) is a collaborative conference sponsored by the California-Nevada-Hawaii (CNH) District and the Pacific Southwest District (PSD) of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). This conference provides a unique and valuable experience for Lutheran school teachers and administrators, focusing on three essential goals: Spiritual Nurture, Professional Learning, and Fellowship. What distinguishes LEC from traditional professional development co

MAP West Coast was held last week at the CNH District Ministry Center. The annual event is for pastors in their first two years from the West Coast districts (California-Nevada-Hawaii, Northwest and Pacific Southwest) to gather in fellowship, mentoring from experienced leaders, practical discussions on ministry in local congregations and communities and insights into best practices in mission-focused leadership. We were also excited for the 3rd year program this year focused

Bay Area Lutheran Young Adults (BALYA) gathered on Saturday, October 24th, for a fun mini golf outing. The evening began with Vespers at First Immanuel Lutheran Church in San Jose, CA, after which the group walked to a nearby mini golf spot downtown, where they enjoyed good conversations and friendly competition on a 9-hole course. The night concluded with everyone sitting down for dinner together at a nearby food court. Stay tuned for future BALYA events!