Imagine turning the key to your very first home—and finding it empty. No bed to sink into after a long day. No towel after a shower. No dishes to cook a first meal. For many people moving out of chronic homelessness, this is what a “fresh start” can look like without the support of a caring community. Over the next few months, Lutheran Social Services of Northern California (LSS)  will welcome more than 220 of our Sacramento-area neighbors into brand-new, permanent homes—noth

In this episode of the Mission Table Podcast we join Pastor Nathan Linehan onsite at First Lutheran Church, Yuba City, CA to experience first hand their Friday morning food giveaway. Food for the Soul Friday has served thousands over the years through a simple partnership with their local food bank and a church who desires to feed people both physically and spiritually. First Lutheran Church - Yuba City, CA - https://flcyc.org/

You spend your days pouring into students — shaping hearts, minds, and futures. This day is for you! We’re excited to welcome Andrew McPeak from Growing Leaders and the Maxwell Leadership Foundation as our keynote speaker. Andrew will lead a powerful, practical conversation called: “The Five Essential Soft Skills Students Need to Succeed in the 21st Century” This isn’t about another program or checklist. It’s about the real skills our students need — confidence, character, co

“What if caring for your own well-being could strengthen your ministry, your joy, and your daily walk with God?” That’s the heart behind our new CNH District wellness initiative, Healthy Living, Healthy Serving . In 2026, we’re inviting every church worker to take simple, meaningful steps toward physical, mental, and spiritual health so that as we serve others, we do so from a place of strength, not exhaustion. In partnership with Concordia Plans, the CNH District is launchin

About 50 friends and family of the Rev. Ted Mueller joined together on January 12 to celebrate the posthumous presentation of the CNH President’s Servus Christi award presented to the Rev. Ted Mueller, long term pastor and facilitator of leaders, and the  planting and re-planting of churches in the CNH District.  Ted also served as an Interim Pastor and, until he was no longer physically able, vacant churches within the CNH District for pulpit supply. Pictured are Ted’s wife

Below are links with important information about the upcoming LCMS Convention, which will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ, July 18 – 23, 2026 . LCMS Convention Timeline Governance Overtures (Overture Preparation and Submission) Saturday, February 28, 2026, is the deadline for submitting overtures (proposed resolutions) to the 2026 Synod Convention. (While the above is the official deadline, the Secretary’s Office encourages submission of reports and ove