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Mercy Holistic Ministry's Annual Dinner Tells a Story
Mercy Holistic Ministry's Annual Dinner and Auction was a time of fellowship and telling the story of this vital ministry in the CNH District. Mercy Holistic Ministry (MHM) is a Sacramento-based non-profit organization, established in 2010 with a mission to provide dignified holistic services to restore and transform the lives of the homeless community. MHM provides mobile hot showers, personal hygiene kits, haircuts, clean clothing, and food to people experiencing homelessn
Oct 20


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


Trinity, Gardnerville (NV) celebrates 130 Years
Trinity, Gardnerville (NV) celebrated 130 years last month with a worship service, a Saturday picnic at the church with 130 people and a...
Sep 4


CNH District Schools Begin Another Year
The new school year is underway at Emmanuel, Maui August is a busy time for Lutheran schools in the CNH District. It is an exciting time...
Aug 15


St. John's, Bakersfield Completes Mission Trip, Starts New School Year
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bakersfield, California, returned for the third year in a row to the island of Kauai for a mission trip...
Aug 14


Pastor Kanagasabai UmaShankar, (Uma) installed as pastor at Messiah, Ewa Beach
Kana gasa bai Uma S hankar (Uma) was installed on August 10 as pastor at Messiah, Ewa Beach, on Oahu. President Lange was the celebrant...
Aug 11


Jacob Eisinger Ordained and Installed at St. Mark's, Elko (NV)
Jacob Eisinger as ordained and installed as Pastor or St. Mark’s Lutheran in Elko, NV on Saturday, July 26th. Pastor Alan Eisinger,...
Jul 29


Bethlehem, Monterey hosts Centennial Celebration
Bethlehem, Monterey hosted its Centennial Celebration on July 12-13 with a with a Ribbon Cutting, Conference, Bible Class, Worship...
Jul 19


CNH District Welcomes New Board of Directors
The CNH District held its first Board of Directors meeting of the 2005-2028 triennium on June 6-7 at the District Office in Livermore,...
Jun 10


Holy Cross, Los Gatos (CA) hosts 2nd Pet Blessing Service
On Sunday, Holy Cross held its second biennial Pet Blessing! A Pet Blessing is when a pet is recognized and blessed through prayer and a...
May 26


Muluneh Taye Installed at Reedeming Grace (Santa Clara/Sunnyvale)
Muluneh Taye was installed as associate Pastor at Redeeming Grace in Santa Clara, CA. Muluneh has been called to start a new ministry in...
May 21


73rd CNH District Convention Recap
Thank you to all who attended the 73rd CNH District Convention! The event began with a welcome dinner and opening worship at St....
May 19


New Workers Called to CNH District
After years of dedicated study, prayer, and preparation, a joyful milestone has arrived! On a Call Day filled with excitement and hope,...
May 1


Cross Academy Represents Hawaii and Lutheran Schools at NAISEF
Two projects from Cross Academy in Aiea, HI, Plantachutes: Saving Nature with Parachutes (Reilly & James, 7th) and Stream Mission:...
Apr 18


Schools Complete Accreditation Process
School Accreditation is the process that our Lutheran schools go through to foster ongoing school improvement and demonstrate they are...
Apr 14


Pastor Jason Weber Installation at Zion Unity Lutheran, Lodi, CA
Pastor Jason Weber was installed at Zion Unity Lutheran in Lodi, CA on March 30th. This church has sites in Lodi, Valley Springs and...
Apr 8


District Convention Delegate Forms Due by April 15
Thanks to those who’ve already sent in their Convention voting delegate forms to the CNH District office! If you haven’t had a chance to...
Mar 24


CNH District Recognizes Educators as Jubilarians
At the recent CNH Spring In-Service, we recognized educators in our Lutheran schools who are celebrating jubilarian anniversaries....
Mar 24


Rev. Theodore A. Iverson, Called to Glory, September 4, 1933 - March 15, 2025
Theodore (Ted) Iverson was born September 4, 1933, in River Forest, IL. He graduated from St. John’s, Winfield, KS, in 1954 with an AA;...
Mar 19


Private School Leaders Meet with California Legislators
This past week representatives from CAPSO met with legislators in Sacramento to advocate for private schools in California. The...
Mar 17
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