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First Call Pastors

October 3, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

The last week of September is always a full one, as the three Texas Synods have traditionally held a joint retreat for all of our first call pastors and deacons….

First Call Pastors

Oct 3, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

The last week of September is always a full one, as the three Texas Synods have traditionally held a joint retreat for all of our ...

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Welcoming two new pastors to NT-NL

September 26, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

Welcoming two new pastors to NT-NL

Sep 26, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

This month we have installed two new pastors in our synod. Pr. Kristina Truhan was officially installed as Pastor at Central Lutheran in Dallas on ...

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A weekend in the Heart of Texas

September 15, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

A weekend in the Heart of Texas

Sep 15, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

My HOT conference weekend began Saturday morning with a gathering of leaders from the Bosque County congregations. Our frequent meetings have lead to plans for ...

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Courts & Ports: The Issues

September 9, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

Courts & Ports: The Issues

Sep 9, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

Just over a week ago, thirteen of our NT-NL leaders joined a group of close to 100 people representing Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, and several ...

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A day in Garland

September 8, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

A day in Garland

Sep 8, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

We have two ELCA congregations in Garland and this morning was my first worship visit for both. Both of them worship at the building owned ...

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Courts & Ports: The Stories

September 4, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

Courts & Ports: The Stories

Sep 4, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

Where does one begin to tell about an experience that was profoundly moving, that has deeply angered me, and has left me with feelings of ...

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Thank you to Pr. Chuck Hubbard

July 29, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

Thank you to Pr. Chuck Hubbard

Jul 29, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

We have had a number of retirements recently in our synod. I don’t always make it to the retirement celebration but this week I was ...

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An Abiding Grace day

July 29, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

An Abiding Grace day

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This Sunday was my first official visit to Abiding Grace in Southlake. I was there for an ordination service on June (photos and the story ...

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Welcome, Pr. Kathryn Saunders-Allen!

July 29, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

Welcome, Pr. Kathryn Saunders-Allen!

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In early June, Kathryn Saunders-Allen was ordained after being called to be pastor at Good Shepherd in Irving. Kathryn is one of our homegrown pastors ...

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Why I love my job!

July 24, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog By The Rev. Kris Totzke

Why I love my job!

Jul 24, 2019 | Pastor Totzke’s Blog

While visits to all of our congregations are a favorite part of my call, every once in a while there’s a congregation that really makes ...

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