Dustin Madden and his wife Nicole came into the Lutheran Church in Susanville about 10 years ago. They both had a background in catholicism. Nicole grew up in Westwood, California, a small town between Chester and Susanville. Dustin has a position as a nutritionist for one of the prisons in Susanville. For many years, St. Paul’s in Susanville has been vacant and served by faithful retired pastors mostly from the Reno area and our Nevada Circuit. Other Northern California

Pastor Andrew Jones, serving First Lutheran Church in Concord, CA has released a new book: 10 Treasures of Learning to Pray. Unlock the profound riches hiding within the simple act of talking to God. Ten Treasures of Learning to Pray is not a book about how to pray but a beautiful exploration of what God does in prayer. Drawing from Scripture’s narratives on prayer—David’s laments, Jesus’ teachings, Moses’ doubts at the burning bush, Hannah’s silent longing—the author leads r

The 2026-2027 school year is underway in the CNH District! This is a snapshot of students and staff preparing for what God has in store for them this year. We continue to pray for all of our schools in the CNH District and look forward to celebrating their successes in the coming year! Sierra Lutheran High School, Carson City are set for the new school year. Executive Director Micah Glenn leads the only high school in the CNH District. Our Savior, Livermore prayed over the sc

Jason Pitcavage, a resident of Vacaville, graduate of Vacaville Christian High School and a Senior Pre-Medicine Student at St. Mary's College in Moraga, contacted Bethany (Vacaville) in June saying he wanted to be a Lutheran. He had read the entire Bible and had read the Gospels multiple times. He was disappointed in the theology of the large non-denominational church in Vacaville that he attended for years. What convinced him about Lutheranism was his study of the Reforma

EdgeCamp (Zion, San Francisco) is a six-week, summer program serving children entering Kindergarten through 8th grade, from 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday. What began as a vision 10 years ago to provide a Christ-centered summer experience for children has become a beautiful testimony of God’s faithfulness. Through every summer, child, volunteer, counselor, and challenge, God has continued to provide, guide, and open doors. Approximately 35% of the campers come from Zion Schoo

Grace Lutheran in Gridley, California is hosting “Cars & Coffee” with monthly gatherings on the third Saturday. The outreach, which has been going on for the past six months, has provided Grace the platform to invite their community onto the campus and build relationships that can lead to deeper conversations. Michael Doehrman, a deacon at Grace, and his wife started the event. Along with Gold Country Street Rods, a local car club they are a part of, the event has grown with