On a beautiful Sunday in Honolulu, members and friends of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church  gathered to celebrate the installation of Rev. Dallas Dubke  as their new Transitional Interim Pastor . The service was filled with joy, gratitude, and a deep sense of God’s guiding hand. Pastors from across the Hawai‘i Circuit , including those serving on O‘ahu and the Big Island , joined together to represent the broader fellowship of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and to pray God’s

Theme : Gather and Grow Based on Hebrews 10:23-24.  "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." If you are a preschool director in the CNH District, you are invited to participate in our annual Early Childhood Directors Conference on February 5-6, 2026 at the CNH District Ministry Center in Livermore, CA.   The cost is $175 (includes two meals, materials, and

This district conference will be a great opportunity to spend some time in fellowship and have an opportunity to discuss and share a variety of topics important to you as an administrator.  The cost is $195 and hotel accomondations can be made at Hampton Inn (next to the Ministry Center)                 We are excited to have some special guests and presenters join us.  Dr. Tara Rolle from CAPSO will be here to talk about the impact of current State and Federal Legislation a

“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 launchin

By Fred Hammer, Area Director  Joni and Friends Central California According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 80 million people worldwide need a wheelchair.  However, only 5-35% have access to one.  Through the Joni and Friends Wheels for the   World Program, we are changing that reality—one chair, one life, and one soul at a time. Here in Central California, our office is honored to sponsor and support partners in the Middle East and Mozambique, Africa, while o

Directors of Christian Education and youth leaders met for their annual retreat in South Lake Tahoe November 6-8. This retreat is an opportunity for youth leaders in the CNH District to come together for fellowship, rest, and a time of spiritual and professional growth. The schedule allowed time to meet in discussion sessions on a variety of current and relevant topics. Youth leaders could learn and share new ideas with one another in a relaxed and safe environment. There