Northern Texas - Northern Louisiana Synod, ELCA

"Getting to Know the MEF" Sunday
2022-05-15 | TX
The NT-NL Mission Endowment Fund (MEF) announces its first “Getting to Know the MEF” Sunday, May 15, 2022.
We are celebrating this grant-giving ministry which has awarded over ONE MILLION DOLLARS since 1996 to congregations in our Synod. Over the years, the ministries in these congregations have blessed and served countless lives! Our emphasis on that Sunday is to explain the grant application process and to encourage our congregational members to create Christ-centered ministries which could use seed money to get started. We are asking each of our churches to use the materials we will supply to promote this information on Sunday, May 15, during worship. In the near future, we will share an article for your newsletter, bulletin inserts, and a short (3 minute) video that can be shown during worship time. We are simply sharing the story of MEF, which the NT-NL is fortunate to have in place. This is NOT a fundraiser. We ask only for time in your worship on May 15 and for your prayers for continued success to change more lives in the name of Jesus Christ in the future. Please put this event on your church calendar. More information will follow.

Synod Council and MEF Board meetings
2022-09-10 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Briarwood Leadership Center, 670 Copper Canyon Rd., Argyle, TX, 76226, United States
This will be a hybrid event. Conference deans and assistant deans are invited to join us.
Synod Council meeting: 8:45am – 2:00pm. Additional details are being communicated directly to Synod Council members, as well as to Deans and Assistant Deans.
MEF Board meeting: 9:00am – 3:00pm. Additional details are being communicated directly to MEF Board members as well.

2022 MEF Seeds That Change
2022-10-01 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
2022 NT-NL Mission Endowment Fund (MEF) Seeds That Change annual fundraiser
“Grow the Good”
Join us as we meet past and future MEF grant recipients and celebrate their work building stronger faith communities.
Two locations. One mission.
Location 1: Christ Lutheran Church, 3001 Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75225
Location 2: Faith Lutheran Church, 4551 Southwest Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Questions: Contact MEF@ntnl.org

Synod Council and MEF Board meetings
2023-02-04 | TX
Save the Date!
These meetings will be held online only. Since the last two years we had to move online due to weather, it seems wise to simply plan for that now.
Synod Council (and Deans) will be meeting 1:00-4:00pm.
More details forthcoming.

MEF Sunday
2023-09-17 | TX
On Sunday, September 17, 2023, the NTNL’s Mission Endowment Fund will celebrate the annual MEF Sunday event!
In conjunction with North Texas Giving Day on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, our event continues to spread awareness of the Mission Endowment Fund.
As you already know, the MEF is the grant giving arm of the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod of the ELCA which provides needed and necessary money to our own congregations to start or to continue ministries which would not be funded otherwise.
We will provide our congregations with materials which will inform about the MEF in general, will provide exciting updates about our next Seeds that Change banquet, will celebrate current grant recipient’s progress, will outline the steps for the next grant application process, and will offer new avenues to assist with our Legacy Partner efforts.

Seeds That Change
2023-10-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Calvary Lutheran Church – Richland Hills, 7620 Baker Blvd, Richland Hills, TX, 76118, United States
The Mission Endowment Fund is thrilled to announce that the next Seeds That Change fundraising gala will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 7pm, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Richland Hills, Texas.
This year’s theme is “Red Carpet Celebration” which will provide ample opportunity for our recent and previous grant recipients to elaborate on their ministries. In addition to celebrating the grant recipients, we will auction off exciting items. The money raised will aid the next application awards.
More exciting details will be announced soon!

Synod Council Meetings
2024-02-03 | TX
These meetings will be held online only. Since the last two years we had to move online due to weather, it seems wise to simply plan for that now.
Synod Council (and Deans) will be meeting TBD
More details forthcoming.

Seeds That Change Banquet
2025-10-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Iglesia Luterana Santa María, 2601 S. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX, 75060, United States
The Mission Endowment Fund of the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod (NT-NL) of the ELCA joyfully announces the official Save the Date for its most anticipated event of the year: the Seeds That Change fundraising banquet, happening on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria de Guadalupe in Irving, Texas.
Anchored by the theme “Dream Boldly. Give Generously. Serve Faithfully.”, this powerful evening will bring together a community of hope-filled believers committed to planting seeds of sustainable change in ministries across the synod. Widely celebrated as a vibrant evening of generosity, storytelling, and community impact, Seeds That Change has become the event-of-the year for those passionate about planting hope and growing ministry across the region. This year’s banquet promises to be even more memorable—with powerful testimonials, unforgettable entertainment, and a renewed vision for transforming lives through strategic, long-term support of local ministries.
Event Details
What: Seeds That Change Fundraising Banquet
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Where: Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria de Guadalupe, Irving, TX
Why: To support the Mission Endowment Fund and grow sustainable, life-giving ministries
throughout the NT-NL Synod
Tickets Go On Sale in August!
“This is more than a fundraiser—it’s a movement! This banquet embodies what it means to be the church together—dreaming boldly, giving generously, and serving faithfully,” said Jennifer Hachmeister, Executive Director. “It’s the event-of-the-year for everyone who believes in transforming lives through faith-driven generosity.” The fundraiser brings together congregations, donors, and synod leaders for an unforgettable night of connection, celebration, and purpose. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Mission Endowment Fund, empowering ministries with grants that support outreach, innovation, and long-term mission sustainability.
Mark Your Calendars
Save the date now—and stay tuned! Sponsorship details, ticket links, and event announcements are coming soon. Be ready to claim your seat when tickets go on sale this August. Together, we dream. Together, we give. Together, we grow change.
For inquiries, sponsorship interest, or to get involved:
Jennifer Hachmeister
mef@ntnl.org
