NEWS & EVENTS

On September 25, CNH principals, ECE directors, and school pastors gathered at the CNH District Ministry Center for the annual Joint Meeting of School Leaders. This year’s workshop, “Lutheran Identity in the Relationships of School Life,” was led by Rev. Jonathan Priest, director of the Mission Training Center. This annual gathering brings pastors and school administrators together to explore how they can work collaboratively to share the Gospel through Lutheran school minist

Longstanding TIM models are being challenged and new ones need to be explored. And that’s exactly what’s happening at Best Practices in January 2027! As Practitioners we need to adapt to these challenges. It’s who we are. It’s what we do. It’s in our leadership DNA. But how do we do it? Where do we begin? At this year’s event we will explore this with Practitioners who are already building what could be the next generation of TIM models. New Ministry Models will be presented

The LEC Planning Committee invites you to attend the Lutheran Educators Conference, November 22-24. This year we are going back to the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA! The registration cost is $195 and hotel cost is $142 per night per room. We are excited to have Ted Neitzke join us as our Keynote Speaker for LEC! Take a few minutes to watch and enjoy this video to hear what he will be sharing in November! Together, we will engage in inspiring presentations that wi

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