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

About a year and a half ago, Pizza with the Pastor was launched as a simple, welcoming gathering for connection and community by Pastor Gary Gerloff at St. Mark, Santa Rosa. The group currently meets in a church conference room on the first Friday of each month. The invitation is straightforward: “If you like pizza and want to hang out with the pastor, come to church this Friday at 6 p.m.” Typically, around 20 people attend, sharing pizza, salads, and desserts. Beyond being a

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

This year’s Disability Awareness at Faith, Fair Oaks began on Wednesday, September 24 with an LWML-sponsored potluck and presentation by...

Like many congregations in the CNH District, St. John’s in Napa recognized September 28 as Disability Awareness Sunday. As part of the...

A group of Pastors, Administrators, Directors, and DCEs participated in a Joint Meeting & Workshop on September 26 with the theme...