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June Storms bring Damage to NT-NL Congregations

June 20, 2019 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog By The Rev. Erik K.J. Gronberg, Ph.D.

Wednesday evening June 19th storms across NT-NL Synod, ELCA territory took a toll on at least two of our congregations. In Meridian the facility of the recently closed congregation of Faith suffered damage to its steeple (no pictures available). The synod now has ownership of that facility and will discern next steps. Redeemer, Greenville suffered greater…

June Storms bring Damage to NT-NL Congregations

Jun 20, 2019 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog

Wednesday evening June 19th storms across NT-NL Synod, ELCA territory took a toll on at least two of our congregations. In Meridian the facility of the ...

Juneteenth Remembrance

June 19, 2019 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog By The Rev. Erik K.J. Gronberg, Ph.D.

Juneteenth Remembrance

Jun 19, 2019 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog

A blessed Juneteenth celebration to all in Texas and beyond. I took this photo back in 2016 when my family and I were visiting Galveston ...

What time is it? It’s time for camp!!!

June 13, 2019 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog By The Rev. Erik K.J. Gronberg, Ph.D.

What time is it? It’s time for camp!!!

Jun 13, 2019 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog

It has been a busy couple weeks of counselor training at Briarwood Retreat Center/Briarwood Leadership Center and your NT-NL Synod, ELCA staff has been a part of ...

150 Years of Our Savior, Norse TX

June 12, 2019 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog By The Rev. Erik K.J. Gronberg, Ph.D.

150 Years of Our Savior, Norse TX

Jun 12, 2019 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog

Today in NT-NL Synod, ELCA was a spirit led and powerful day. Across our territory congregations gathered wearing red to celebrate the birthday of the church on ...

Giving Thanks for Assembly Volunteers

June 7, 2019 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog By The Rev. Erik K.J. Gronberg, Ph.D.

Giving Thanks for Assembly Volunteers

Jun 7, 2019 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog

We said thanks today (June 6th) to our great volunteers from Calvary, Richland Hills who hosted our 2019 NT-NL Synod, ELCA Assembly. We had a lovely ...

Presiding Bishop Eaton Joins Interfaith Statement on Children at the Border

June 7, 2019 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog By The Rev. Erik K.J. Gronberg, Ph.D.

Presiding Bishop Eaton Joins Interfaith Statement on Children at the Border

| Bishop Gronberg’s Blog

Our Presiding Bishop has joined with leaders of inter religious faith communities calling us to account for the treatment of children on our border. As ...

#MilesandMiles On A Saturday

June 6, 2019 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog By The Rev. Erik K.J. Gronberg, Ph.D.

#MilesandMiles On A Saturday

Jun 6, 2019 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog

It was a #MilesAndMiles Saturday on June 1st across NT-NL Synod, ELCA. This morning my eldest and I tested for new belts (her: red me: ...

Busy Times at Briarwood

June 5, 2019 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog By The Rev. Erik K.J. Gronberg, Ph.D.

Busy Times at Briarwood

Jun 5, 2019 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog

Today (May 30) was a beautiful day at the Briarwood Retreat Center/Briarwood Leadership Center and the leadership center was buzzing with activity. Our first call accompaniment ...