NEWS & EVENTS

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

Calling all men for the CNH District Men’s Retreat! Reconnect with old friends, build new friendships, and enjoy a weekend filled with praise, Bible study, recreation, and fellowship in the beautiful Santa Cruz hills. Registration opens soon, so mark your calendar and check back here for more information on how to register. Bring a friend, brother, son, or neighbor and be part of this encouraging time together. What: CNH Men's Retreat When: September 18, 2026 Where: Redwood C

California laws and employment regulations continue to change, creating new challenges and responsibilities for churches and schools. To help Lutheran leaders stay informed, the CNH District is hosting a free Legal Update Webinar on August 7 at 1:00 p.m. (PDT) featuring Adam Treiger of True Course Law. Adam specializes in employment law and has worked with Lutheran churches and schools throughout California. During this one-hour webinar, he will provide an overview of recent

CTS Music Summer Organ Workshops: On the Road For over 30 years, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), has hosted a series of summer workshops for church organists to hone their skills and improve their playing. In summer 2026, construction in Kramer Chapel to replace windows in the chancel and skylight will make the building unavailable for our typical weeklong workshops. Instead, CTSFW is taking workshops on the road to churches around the country in a series

It was an encouraging day at the CNH Missions Conference in Livermore this past Saturday. Pastors, church workers, and lay leaders from across the district gathered for worship, conversation, and learning together. Karl Vaters reminded attendees why small church ministry matters and why faithfulness is never measured only by size. Andy Becker challenged the group to think carefully about mission drift and the importance of staying grounded in the "why" behind what we do. It w