Best Practices in TIM Offers Encouragement and Insight

Best Practices in Transitional Interim Ministry 2026 (BP-TIM) gathered leaders around the theme of “Hope. Crisis. Opportunity.”

 

Hosted at the District Office in Livermore to increase access, the 28th Annual Best Practices in TIM event welcomed participants from seven Districts across the church body. Fourteen sessions, diverse presenters, daily devotions, and a service of Preaching and the Lord’s Supper offered encouragement and insight.

 

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Celebrating 150 Years of Faith, Witness, and Leadership - Black Lutheran Ministry Anniversaries

Join us as we celebrate a powerful milestone—the 150th Anniversary of Black Lutheran Ministry. This gathering is a joyful moment to honor where we’ve been, give thanks for the faithful leaders who came before us, and look ahead with hope to what God is still doing.

 

We’ll come together for worship, storytelling, fellowship, and reflection. From the earliest Black Lutheran congregations to today’s thriving ministries, this celebration lifts up a legacy rooted in faith, resilience, and bold witness—and reminds us that the story is still being written.

 

This anniversary is about remembering, rejoicing, and recommitting ourselves to the work ahead. We invite congregations, ministries, and friends across the church to come celebrate this historic moment.

 

What: 150th Anniversary of Black Lutheran Ministry

Theme: Empowering and Advancing the Next Generation

Where: Charlotte, North Carolina

When: July 7-10, 2027

More Info: Email BCCLC.150@gmail.com

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CEU Opportunity in Rocklin, CA: Welcoming the Unchurched

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? We'll take up this topic and more in this Continuing Education class hosted by Rev. C. Bryan Wolfmueller (of St. Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, Texas).

 

What: Welcoming the Unchurched

When: May 19-21

Where: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Rocklin, CA

 

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New Joyful Servant Newsletter Available

This newsletter is filled with inspiring messages, updates on recent Zone activities, and upcoming CNH LWML events. From mission projects and service opportunities to fellowship gatherings and faith-filled reflections, we celebrate all the ways LWML women are joyfully serving the Lord. Stay connected, be inspired, and join us as we continue our mission together!

 

Click here for the newsletter.

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Fellowship in Action

It was great to see many of our Nevada pastors gather for lunch and a little axe throwing—laughing, connecting, and enjoying fellowship together. Strong relationships make for a healthy ministry!

 

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2026 CNH Church Worker Wellness Initiative - Sign Up Today!

“What if caring for your own well-being could strengthen your ministry, your joy, and your walk with God?”

 

That’s the heart behind our new CNH District wellness initiative (in partnership with Concordia Plans), "Healthy Living, Healthy Serving." 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.

 

If you haven’t already, now’s a great time to sign up for Vitality®, or the wellness incentive program offered through your church or school’s health plan. To help encourage participation, we’re holding a special $500 drawing!

 

Click here to learn more about this initiative.

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Songwriter Initiative New EP

The Songwriter Initiative (TSI) is pleased to announce the upcoming release of its newest EP, The Weight, which debuted on January 23, 2026. Featuring five original studio tracks and a dynamic live recording, the EP offers a Christ-centered journey music written by LCMS songwriters from across the country.

 

Join the TSI mailing list to access resources and keep up to date on news and happenings. 

 

About The Songwriter Initiative (TSI):

The Songwriter Initiative is a collective of LCMS Christians dedicated to creating new, Christ-centered compositions for the modern church.