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CNH District Educators Attend LEC 2025

Each year, our CNH District teachers are invited to join educators from the Pacific Southwest District for a Lutheran Educator Conference (LEC). This year's conference was held in Phoenix, Arizona and included over 700 educators. Teachers and administrators had the opportunity to spend time in spiritual growth, professional learning, and the valuable opportunity for fellowship with other Lutheran educators. This year's conference theme was "Lift High the Cross" based on Roman

Nov 30

Redeemer, Redwood City Hosts CNH District Knowledge Bowl

Redeemer Lutheran School in Redwood City, California hosted the first CNH District Knowledge Bowl of the year on November 6. Six teams from the CNH District participated in this event. The Knowledge Bowl has two divisions, a 5/6th grade division and a 7/8th grade division. Teams of 5 students are given a list of questions on topics that include religion, math, science, literature, history, geography, art, music, sports, and current events. At the end of four rounds of com

Nov 19

28th Annual Best Practices in Transitional Interim Ministry (TIM)

Join us for a weekend designed to encourage, equip, and energize leaders navigating ministry in times of change. The Best Practices in Transitional Interim Ministry gathering offers practical tools, honest conversations, and shared wisdom to help you see new possibilities where challenges feel overwhelming. Come ready to learn, connect, and return home with renewed hope for the work God is doing in your church and community. Managing the anxieties, pressures, stresses, and u

Nov 16

2026 Early Child Directors Conference: Gather & Grow

Theme : Gather and Grow Based on Hebrews 10:23-24. "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." If you are a preschool director in the CNH District, you are invited to participate in our annual Early Childhood Directors Conference on February 5-6, 2026 at the CNH District Ministry Center in Livermore, CA. The cost is $175 (includes two meals, materials, and

Nov 13

2026 CNH Administrators Conference

This district conference will be a great opportunity to spend some time in fellowship and have an opportunity to discuss and share a variety of topics important to you as an administrator. The cost is $195 and hotel accomondations can be made at Hampton Inn (next to the Ministry Center) We are excited to have some special guests and presenters join us. Dr. Tara Rolle from CAPSO will be here to talk about the impact of current State and Federal Legislation a

Nov 13

DCE Retreat Provides Connection & Collaboration

Directors of Christian Education and youth leaders met for their annual retreat in South Lake Tahoe November 6-8. This retreat is an opportunity for youth leaders in the CNH District to come together for fellowship, rest, and a time of spiritual and professional growth. The schedule allowed time to meet in discussion sessions on a variety of current and relevant topics. Youth leaders could learn and share new ideas with one another in a relaxed and safe environment. There

Nov 10

MAP Training Celebrates 11 Years

MAP Training – Mission Applied Practice celebrated its 11th year as a cooperative project of the West Coast Districts to educate and orient our newest pastors to both the ministry and the unique missionary context of our three Districts. This training is designed to closely connect our pastors with all three West Coast staffs and to provide them with a stronger support network. MAP is an intentional extension of the LCMS PALS program (Post-Seminary Applied Learning). Over th

Nov 3

2025 Pastors Conference Recap – “Rooted in the Word”

What a great couple of days together! This year’s Pastors Conference brought ministry leaders from all across the district for a time to reconnect, recharge, and be Rooted in the Word. We laughed, worshiped, learned, and shared stories of God at work in our congregations. Dr. Matthew Borrasso—pastor, professor, and theologian—challenged us with deep insights into God’s grace and the life of the church today. Sarah Salzberg, an energetic Old Testament teacher and speaker, hel

Oct 16