June 2, 2026 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Register Today Sexual abuse risk is not intuitive. The Child Safety Workshop provides a comprehensive training that describes the risk of sexual abuse and an effective Safety System that protects children from sexual abuse. The Workshop will begin by addressing the common errors and misconceptions that lead to challenges, followed by an evaluation of abuser characteristics, the abuser’s grooming process, and common grooming behaviors. The Wor

After nearly 30 years of dedicated ministry, Mike Mancini will retire as principal of Redeemer Lutheran School on June 5, concluding a remarkable journey that has shaped generations of students and left a lasting imprint on the school community. Mancini’s path to educational ministry was anything but conventional. Raised in a Catholic family and educated in Catholic schools, he discovered early success on the football field. His athletic talent led him to Fresno State Univers

Congratulations to Mrs. Jill Hardin was the recipient of the CNH District Healthy Living Healthy Serving Quarter 1 Challenge, which was to sign up for Vitality through Concordia Plans or whatever wellness incentive program a church worker or family member might have. Jill's name was part of a drawing for $500 cash. We continue to encourage you to sign up for Vitality or another health plan wellness incentive program. For this quarter, we will be having a Walking and Activi

Dayton Dangel (right) received his first call to Trinity Lutheran in Redding, CA at the St. Louis Seminary placement service on Tuesday, April 28. He was the only candidate placed in the CNH this year. Seminarian Ben Wagner, a Concordia University Irvine graduate, and his fiancée Aubrey received a vicarage assignment to Shepherd of the Valley and First Immanuel Lutheran Churches, both in San Jose, CA. Six congregations from the CNH requested candidates from the two seminaries

Please join us in giving a huge round of applause to Cross Academy (Aiea, HI) middle schoolers who participated in Thursday's 69th Hawaii State Science & Engineering Fair! Tera, Jaxson, & Bennett (6th) - What types of water works best for the Ae’ae plant Luka (7th) - The Relationship between Humor and Death Anxiety James & Reilly (8th) - Seed Darts The students worked hard from 9 am until the closing ceremony at 7 pm. The students did an amazing job and came home with a fe

Each Spring, we recognize Lutheran school educators who are celebrating milestone anniversaries in the teacher ministry, which we refer to as “jubilarians”. We do this by focusing on educators celebrating anniversaries in five-year categories. This year, we recognized educators who were celebrating service from five years to fifty years. Below is a complete list of educators that were recognized at our CNH District Spring In-Service along with how many years they have serv

Tom Norris was installed as pastor at Bethany in Menlo Park on March 22, 2026. Pastor Robert Weller, second vice president of the district, installed Pastor Norris. Also participating in the service were Pastor Stewart Crown, Pastor Martin Noland, and Pastor Kevin Hempe.

Congrats to Pastor Anthony Tin for his recent installation at Canaan Lutheran in San Francisco. Anthony previously served as a vicar for the congregation and has family ties with his father, David, being the founding pastor. Anthony and his mother surrounded by his family, his siblings and their families. Pastor Anthony Tin and wife Vivien. Anthony is the newly ordained and installed pastor at Canaan Lutheran. Members of Canaan attended the ordination and installation of Anth

The nominations processes for the offices of President, First Vice-President and regional vice-presidents of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) to be elected at or in conjunction with the 2026 Synod convention have been completed. Of those receiving the highest number of nominating votes for the office of President, the five candidates who received the highest number of votes have also given their consent to serve if elected: President of the Synod Minister of Religion

It is time to submit to Synod your congregation’s end-of-year statistics and update your current list of lay leaders at the following website: lc.lcms.org . (If you cannot remember the username and/or password you created previously for your congregation, follow the on-screen helps on the login page to recover your credentials.) The deadline has been extended for congregation statistics and lay leader updates to March 31. You may also review your congregation’s profile and l

Lutheran Church Charities has deployed a K-9 Comfort Dog and LCC staff has brought Hearts of Mercy & Compassion this week to offer care, compassion, and the presence of Christ to the hurting community of Truckee, CA, after an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains last week took the lives of nine people, including six women on a moms' getaway. At the invitation of President Michael Lange, K-9 Comfort Dog Rahab (St. Andrews - Stockton, CA) and LCC staff member James Ca

Originally from Chicago, Cassie Rivkin has spent the past two decades serving alongside her husband Rev. Dr. Dominic Rivkin in a wide range of ministry contexts—from church planting in Southern California to leadership development across the Pacific Southwest District of the LCMS. Her experience in building teams, supporting leaders, and nurturing mission-focused communities brings both depth and energy to this role. A lifelong member of the LCMS, her understanding of missi

Pastor James Pevy was installed as the pastor at Benecia Lutheran (Benecia, CA) and Trinity Lutheran (Fairfield, CA) on Sunday February 15, 2026

Congrats to Julia Newkirk of St. Matthew, Rocklin on her recognition as New Outstanding DCE by the National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE)! Julia graduated from Concordia University Irvine (CUI) with a Bachelor’s in Christian Education & Development. She obtained her Director of Christian Education (DCE) Certification for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in 2024. She has worked in ministry for a little over three years in a variety of roles. This aw

David Singer was ordained and installed as an SMP associate pastor at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Clovis. Singer and Jake Eisinger of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Elko completed the same SMP cohort at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and both continue to serve in law enforcement. Eisinger and his father, Alan—a retired pastor—traveled from Elko, Nevada, to take part in the service.

Requesting a Seminary Candidate To request a candidate from a seminary, first contact your District President. The District President must approve your congregation’s participation in the seminary candidate interview process before the seminaries can work with you. Once approval is given, please complete the form at the following link: Click here . After you submit the form: • It will automatically be emailed to the seminary you select, or to both seminaries if you choose no

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

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

CNH District Educator of the Year – Bethany Bogle The 2025 Educator of the Year for the CNH District is Mrs. Bethany Bogle. Bethany is the only Called teacher on her faculty, and she carries the sacred responsibility of ensuring the youngest students build a strong faith foundation rooted in the truth that we are saved by grace through Jesus Christ. In her 11 years at St. Paul Lutheran School in Merced, California teaching kindergarten, she has combined academic excellence wi

First Lutheran Church in Willows, CA celebrated its 75th anniversary on November 16 with a special afternoon Celebration Service, followed by a dinner reception prepared by the “chefs of First Lutheran.” Rev. Sylvan Finger presided and delivered the homily. Greetings were shared by President Michael Lange and Rev. Brandon Merrick on behalf of the CNH District and Circuit 12. Several pastors from the circuit attended with their wives, offering support and fellowship on this mi