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

Over MLK Weekend, nearly 90 youth gathered at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hayward for IMPACT Conference 2026—and it was one of those weekends that sticks with you. Students came from Tennessee, St. Louis, Sacramento, Germany, and all around the Bay Area, and by the end of the weekend, it felt less like a group of strangers and more like one big community. Youth were mixed into groups, shared meals, worshiped together, laughed a lot, and spent meaningful time building fri

Across the CNH District, the year was shaped by a shared theme of connection—between congregations, schools, leaders, and communities—as God’s people gathered, were sent, and served together. Mission was lived out through presence, compassion, and creativity, as ministries sought to meet real needs, build trust, and form authentic relationships that reflect Christ’s love across cultures and generations. Leadership and calling were central throughout the year. Ordinations, ins

2025 marked our 73rd District Convention, held this year in Sacramento.  The Convention included the re-elections of District President Michael Lange and Rev. Mitchell Gowen (Our Savior, Aiea, HI) as First Vice President, along with the rest of the board and resolutions. Cindy Steinbeck also shared thoughtful video reflections, offering encouragement and insight into our collective journey of faith and service. Prior to the Convention, a welcome dinner and worship service was

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

DCEs and Youth Leaders in the CNH District, please join us for a time of learning, growing, and fellowship. We know that all of us can...

Two words that define not just our heritage, but our identity and purpose as the CNH District: Concordia  and Synod . What do these two...

This past week, The CNH District presented a webinar on our new Care and Coaching Initiative. We had almost 30 people join in with...

By Pastor Daniel Vang (Mt. Olive, Folsom) It started first with a couple of us pastors meeting at a coffee shop in Sacramento late 2023...

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bakersfield, California, returned for the third year in a row to the island of Kauai for a mission trip...

The 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans was one for the books! From powerful worship and big laughs to deep conversations and...

Held every three years since 1980, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod National Youth Gathering provides thousands of high school age...

The 2025 Santa Cruz beach was a great success with 7 churches represented and over 160 participants. Thank you Julia Tougas (St. Matthew...

Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 7PM Faith Lutheran Church 1460 Hilby Ave. Seaside, CA 93955 Through music, poetry, and storytelling, songwriter...

I just wanted to reach out and introduce myself. My name is Jen de la Motte, and I serve at Good Shepherd Lutheran in Turlock, CA. I’m...

As we stand at the threshold of a new year, we give thanks to God for His steadfast love and faithfulness throughout the past year. His...

Special awards were presented to individuals as a part of the 2024 CNH District All Workers Conference. The following Commissioned...

REST, GROW, and BE ENCOURAGED describes the mission of Voice In The Vineyard Ministries created by Steve and Cindy. The couple finalized...

VBS season is in full swing! We love seeing the joy on the faces of so many children throughout our district as they see and hear the...

You are exclusively invited to apply for a scholarship for the upcoming professional development program BUSINESS SKILLS FOR FAITH-BASED...