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First Call Pastors Retreat

October 3, 2022 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

The ELCA requires pastors and deacons in their first three years of call to participate in what is called First Call Theological Education. Here in our three Texas synods we…

First Call Pastors Retreat

Oct 3, 2022 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

The ELCA requires pastors and deacons in their first three years of call to participate in what is called First Call Theological Education. Here in ...

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Sunday in Slaton

September 19, 2022 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

Sunday in Slaton

Sep 19, 2022 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

Since I was in the Panhandle this weekend, I wanted to visit two of our congregations that were a first for me Immanuel in Posey ...

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Panhandle Conference Gathering

September 19, 2022 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

Panhandle Conference Gathering

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This weekend was a road trip weekend to the Panhandle for me. This conference is one of two who have regular meetings of conference members ...

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Welcome to the Rev. Veronika Czutor!

September 12, 2022 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

Welcome to the Rev. Veronika Czutor!

Sep 12, 2022 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

Saturday was a special day in the life of our synod as we celebrated the Ordination and Installation of Veronika Czutor as Pastor at Central ...

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Welcome to the Rev. Dr. Erin Swenson-Reinhold!

August 1, 2022 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

Welcome to the Rev. Dr. Erin Swenson-Reinhold!

Aug 1, 2022 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

This Sunday, the patience of the good people at Preston Meadow paid off as they installed their new Pastor for Group Life, the Rev. Dr. ...

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New Hope in Keller

June 26, 2022 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

New Hope in Keller

Jun 26, 2022 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

After a couple of Sundays without visits, I was back in the saddle today with a visit to New Hope in Keller. The last time ...

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Godspeed, Pr. Gus Vinajeras!

June 5, 2022 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

Godspeed, Pr. Gus Vinajeras!

Jun 5, 2022 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

Pastor Gus Vinajeras has been serving for several years as the pastor for the congregation of Santa Maria (in Exile) for those members of the ...

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A return to the Panhandle

March 7, 2022 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

A return to the Panhandle

Mar 7, 2022 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

This weekend I spent time visiting the Panhandle conference again. Our seminarian, Sean McConathy, invited me to visit his congregation in Lockney, so I decided ...

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40 years of Ministry at Covenant

December 12, 2021 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

40 years of Ministry at Covenant

Dec 12, 2021 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

Today was a nice easy day for me with a visit to Covenant Lutheran in Temple for their 40th anniversary celebration. I had no responsibility ...

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Christ the Servant in Allen

December 6, 2021 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

Christ the Servant in Allen

Dec 6, 2021 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

Sunday was a joyful day for me as I traveled to Christ the Servant in Allen for worship. Pr. Gordon Illausky has now retired after ...

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