"Welcoming the Unchurched" Tuesday, May 19, 2026–Thursday, May 21, 2026 Location: Holy Cross Lutheran Church (4701 Grove St. Rocklin, CA 95677) As our culture continues the slide towards secularization and we see the growth of the "nones" (those who have no faith at all), how does the church's voice welcome and teach those with no theological background? How do we practice hospitality? How do we catechize from ground zero? How do we set the arc of the Bible's story of redemp

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.

What’s the hardest part about getting healthier? Not the workout. Not the diet. Not the gym membership. It’s taking the first step. In this episode, we sit down with Lucas Garrett, PE teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Lodi, who believes physical health isn’t just for athletes or students—it’s for people of every age and every stage of life. Lucas shares simple, practical insights about movement, habits, and why the biggest barrier to better health is often the moment r

Trinity Lutheran Church (https://www.trinitylutherankids.com) is the oldest Lutheran church in Nevada dating back to it establishment in 1895. The preschool was added in 1983 and currently has an enrollment of 105 children. This includes 18 staff who are teaching toddlers (18 months) up to Transitional Kindergarten students. The center also includes a before and after school care program that currently has 18 enrolled. Trinity’s pastor, Jonathan Zoch has been at Trinity s

Just a few years ago, when the congregations that have since come together under one Zion banner, took an honest look at their reality, they knew something had to change. With pastors retiring, fewer pastors coming through the seminaries and financial concerns in bringing in a full time pastor, there is a growing necessity to think outside the box about ministry. Under the leadership of then-Pastor Matt Duerr, they chose a new course — one that would bring multiple congregati

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