Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit in the Sunset District of San Francisco has been a part of the community since 1964. In 2019, just a year before the COVID Pandemic, Holy Spirit opened a HUG Preschool in a building they own a few blocks away from the church. This building had been used for a variety of purposes by the church over the years. Although it got a rough start thanks to the pandemic, the school has grown and developed and now serves 23 three- to five-year-old s

Grace Place Wellness, a program of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), offers resources to help LCMS ministry leaders and their congregations plan meaningful sabbaticals. A ministry sabbatical, typically three months every four to seven years, provides rest, renewal, and relief from burnout. It's designed as a shared experience benefiting both the church worker and congregation, with guidance on planning, policy development, funding, and re-entry. Coaching support is a

Below are links with important information about the upcoming LCMS Convention, which will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ, July 18 – 23, 2026. LCMS Convention Timeline Governance Overtures (Overture Preparation and Submission) Report of President and Vice-President Nominating Ballots: Slate of Candidates ‘Christ Is Risen! Tell the Next Generation’ The theme for 2026–2029 National Offering reflects the church’s call to share the message of Christ’s resurr

Trinity Lutheran Preschool is a ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church in San Rafael, California. Built into the side of a hill in an old rock quarry, Trinity has been a part of the Central San Rafael community since 1938 and at their present location since 1961. The church started an elementary school early on in their development, but it closed shortly thereafter. In 1983, Trinity Lutheran Preschool opened and has been sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ daily for the past 43

“What if caring for your own well-being could strengthen your ministry, your joy, and your daily walk with God?” That’s the heart behind our new CNH District wellness initiative, Healthy Living, Healthy Serving. In 2026, we’re inviting every church worker to take simple, meaningful steps toward physical, mental, and spiritual health so that as we serve others, we do so from a place of strength, not exhaustion. In partnership with Concordia Plans, the CNH District is launching

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