NEWS & EVENTS

School administrators, directors, and pastors serving our Lutheran schools are invited to join us for the annual Joint Meeting of School Leadership. Friday, September 25, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CNH District Ministry Center (Livermore, CA) Lunch will be provided for $15 This yearly gathering brings together key leaders from Lutheran schools and early childhood centers throughout the CNH District for learning, conversation, and time to connect with one another. Our presenter w

Pastoral ministry keeps us moving. There is always another Sunday coming, another meeting, another person who needs care, and another thing that needs our attention. The Pastors Conference gives us a few days to step out of that regular rhythm and gather with brothers who understand the work. This year, Rev. Dr. Leo Sánchez from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will be with us for our keynote and breakout sessions. Along with his time with us, we will worship together, share me

The 2026 LCMS National Convention wrapped up July 23 after a full week in Phoenix, and if you missed any of it (or just want to relive the highlights), there's plenty to dig into. You can still watch the whole thing through the livestream archives! Want a quick daily recap of the Convention? We got you covered too July 19 I July 20 I July 21 I July 22 I July 23 ‘Christ Is Risen! Tell the Next Generation’ The theme for 2026–2029 National Offering reflects the church’s call to

On June 27, nearly 30 young adults from across California gathered at Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Cupertino, CA for the Young Lutheran Singles Gathering, hosted by Bay Area Lutheran Young Adults (BALYA), an endeavor of Lutheran Church of Our Savior dedicated to fostering fellowship among young Lutheran adults. The day began with the Order of Matins from the Lutheran Service Book, centering the gathering in God's Word and prayer before participants enjoyed a full schedule

Join Holy Cross in Rocklin on September 19 & 20 with special guest speaker Chad Bird. Saturday, Sept 19th: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Chad Bird presents his bestseller, Limping with God in Meyer Hall. Lunch will be provided. Sunday, Sept 20th: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bible Study with Chad Bird in Meyer Hall RSVP at staff@holycrossrocklin.org More Event Information: https://www.1517.org/events/bird-rocklinca Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence with 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor

There’s something special about gathering together on the California coast—sharing a meal, reconnecting with friends, meeting new people, worshiping together, and watching the sun set over the ocean. The CNH Beach Hangout was full of wonderful connection worship, food and a cold bath for Pastor Joel Rockemann!

Enroll in one of two opportunities to learn the difference between “interim” ministry and “regular” ministry and to discern your gifts for intentional interim ministry! The workshop is designed for pastors and judicatory leaders who are discerning a call to intentional interim ministry. Each workshop is a two-hour online learning event.  What: Discernment Events - Transitional Ministry When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PST / Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a