BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northern Texas - Northern Louisiana Synod, ELCA - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Northern Texas - Northern Louisiana Synod, ELCA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ntnl.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northern Texas - Northern Louisiana Synod, ELCA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20140309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20141102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20150308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20151101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150607T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150612T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141850Z CREATED:20141028T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z UID:16036-1433696400-1434110400@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Building Congregational Capacity for Hispanic Ministry DESCRIPTION:New! Level II Intensive\nBuilding Congregational Capacity for Hispanic Ministry:\nMisión en Comunidad/Mission in Community\nThis new Level II Intensive is designed for congregational leaders in those congregations where consideration is being given to starting Hispanic Ministry in their community.  Teams from congregations are encouraged to attend.  During this week teams will learn: \n\nTo increase capacity for doing Hispanic ministry\nTo learn several models for engaging in Hispanic ministry in congregational settings\nTo improve facility in Spanish language\, especially liturgical Spanish\nTo build a cohort of colleagues preparing for Hispanic ministry within their community\n\nThe main presenter is the Rev. Rubén Durán with several outstanding guests sharing models for Hispanic Ministry. \nWHERE? On the campus of the Seminary of the Southwest\, 501 E. 32nd St.\, Austin\, TX 78705. See www.ssw.edu for map. \nWHEN? Beginning Sunday evening June 7\, 2015 at 5:00 pm and ending on Friday noon\, June 12\, 2015acity. \nWHOM TO CONTACT: Consuelo E. Reid at lsps@lsps.edu or register online at www.wartburgseminary.edu/LSPSreg \nDownload the Level II Intensive flier here. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/building-congregational-capacity-hispanic-ministry/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Y ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest (LSPS)":MAILTO:lsps@lsps.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150610T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150610T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141849Z CREATED:20150325T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141849Z UID:16069-1433934000-1433937600@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Eucharist DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window! URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-6-10/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150613T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150613T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141849Z CREATED:20150518T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141849Z UID:16089-1434187800-1434196800@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Public Witness for Peace & Justice June Bible Study DESCRIPTION:Join us as we read and discuss the ELCA’s Social Statement on Race\, Ethnicity\, and Culture\, paying particular attention to its biblical and theological foundations. \nLed by Pr. Chuck Hubbard (Gloria Dei\, Garland). \nFind the social statement and related materials here. \nIf you would like to be a part of this event but live outside the DFW Metroplex\, please contact the Mission Area office at MissionOffice@ntnl.org to talk about online participation options. \n\n\n\nWe will then look at each of the three major sections of the social statement: “Facing God”\, “Facing Obstacles”\, “Doing Justice”.\n\nThe questions that will be asked as we examine these sections:\n\nWhat did you find strikingly helpful or important?\nWhat more do believe should have been said?  Try to identify some biblical and/or theological grounding for your comments.\n\nFinally\, we will be asking ourselves: In what way might the contents of this document and our discussion about it give shape and energy for our work today?\n\nWe look forward to seeing you! URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/public-witness-for-peace-justice-june-bible-study/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Y END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150617T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150617T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141849Z CREATED:20150325T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141849Z UID:16067-1434538800-1434542400@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Eucharist DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window! URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-6-17/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150624T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150624T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141849Z CREATED:20150325T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141849Z UID:16068-1435143600-1435147200@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Eucharist DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window! URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-6-24/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150628T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150628T200000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141829Z CREATED:20150505T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141829Z UID:16087-1435498200-1435521600@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Storybook Beginning - NT-NL Youth DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join other NT-NL Youth Groups going to Detroit this summer for the ELCA Youth Gathering. \nThe theme for this year’s Gathering is the entire book of Mark. This STORYBOOK BEGINNING event will include a presentation of the story of Jesus in Mark by TLU professor Dr. Phil Ruge-Jones\, who is a Markan scholar and storyteller. Dr. Ruge-Jones will present a live performance of the book of Mark for our group. \nWe will also have games\, conversations\, and dinner together so our young people from the NT-NL Mission Area can meet each other as we all prepare for this Journey To Detroit! In addition\, there will be an opportunity for adult leaders to collaborate and share. This event has been paid for by several gifts and all we ask is $5 per person for dinner if you are able. \nMany of you may be traveling from out of town and we have several local churches and host families that would love to gift you with housing for this weekend if you would like to make it a weekend event for your kids. DFW is a great place to do teambuilding with your group—museums\, Texas Rangers baseball games\, Six Flags Over Texas\, Hurricane Harbor\, the Fort Worth Stockyards\, and much more. \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, June 22! Of course earlier is better\, and there will be a special treat for the first three groups that sign up! \n  \nREGISTER HERE:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Kwoel2fy1-FE1dLtR-VVFZBTDdu88xLosr54-STXhYc/viewform?usp=send_form \n  URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/storybook-beginning-nt-nl-youth/ LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Storybook-beginning-e1431100680107.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Youth Leaders":MAILTO:NTNLYouthLeaders@yahoo.com GEO:33.0886127;-97.1074111 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Briarwood Leadership Center 670 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=670 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1074111,33.0886127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150701T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150701T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141829Z CREATED:20150325T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141829Z UID:16078-1435748400-1435752000@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Eucharist DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window! URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-7-1/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150708T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150708T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141828Z CREATED:20150325T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16070-1436353200-1436356800@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Eucharist DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window! URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-7-8/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150711T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150711T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141828Z CREATED:20150518T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16090-1436607000-1436616000@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Public Witness for Peace and Justice July Bible Study DESCRIPTION:This meeting of the Public Witness Team will serve as a “listening event” (discussion opportunity for us) as part of the early study phase taking place churchwide\, which will eventually lead to the development of a Social Statement on Women and Justice. \nAt this listening event\, we will challenge ourselves to be intentional about identifying the significant biblical and theological groundings for the issues that are raised.   The most significant issues identified will be conveyed to the team by Sarah Skinner\, who is engaged in developing the social statement. \nFind more information about ELCA’s Women and Justice Task Force here. \nIf you would like to be a part of this event but live outside the DFW Metroplex\, please contact the Mission Area office at MissionOffice@ntnl.org to talk about online participation options. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/public-witness-for-peace-and-justice-july-bible-study/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Y END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150715T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150715T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141828Z CREATED:20150325T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16077-1436958000-1436961600@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Eucharist DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window! URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-7-15/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150722T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150722T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141828Z CREATED:20150325T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16076-1437562800-1437566400@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Eucharist DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window! URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-7-22/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150729T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150729T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141828Z CREATED:20150325T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16074-1438167600-1438171200@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Eucharist DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window! URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-7-29/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150805T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150805T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141828Z CREATED:20150325T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16075-1438772400-1438776000@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Eucharist DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window! URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-8-5/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150812T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150812T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141828Z CREATED:20150325T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16073-1439377200-1439380800@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Eucharist DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window! URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-8-12/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150819T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150819T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141828Z CREATED:20150325T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16072-1439982000-1439985600@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Eucharist DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window! URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-8-19/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150826T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150826T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141828Z CREATED:20150325T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16071-1440586800-1440590400@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Eucharist DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window! URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-8-26/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150914 DTSTAMP:20170907T141828Z CREATED:20141125T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16041-1442102400-1442188799@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:2015 "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday DESCRIPTION:“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America—one church\, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. \nYou work every day to love your neighbors and make your community a better place. Let’s continuing doing this work together in 2015! Resources to guide your congregation’s planning and promotion are coming soon. \nIf your congregation cannot participate on Sept. 13\, please consider another time for your dedicated day of service. \nAlready have the day planned? Register your activities here! \nDownload resources (including bulletin inserts\, the 2015 Toolkit\, worship resources\, and more!) at elca.org/Resources/GWOH-Sunday. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2015elcadayofservice/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/GWOH-email-e1438721016759.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150929T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150929T153000 DTSTAMP:20190711T114856Z CREATED:20150106T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T114856Z UID:16047-1443519000-1443540600@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Table Talk: The Use of the Means of Grace DESCRIPTION:Last year\, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton invited ELCA members into conversation about our liturgical practice and theological understanding of the sacraments. The ELCA statement The Use of the Means of Grace describes the theological principles and practical applications of the sacraments in the ELCA\, but the reality is that there are a wide variety of practices across the church. \nJoin us for a conversation about sacramental practice and ways to provide pastoral care that is theologically grounded. \nThis Table Talk will be presented by the Rev. Kevin Strickland\, ELCA Director for Worship\, and the Rev. Martin Seltz\, who served as publisher and principal editor for Evangelical Lutheran Worship.  Pastor Seltz is currently the publisher for worship\, music\, and congregational life at Augsburg Fortress and has guided the development of the “Sundays and Seasons” resources. \nAll participants will receive a copy of the resource The Use of the Means of Grace and supporting resources. \nThe cost to attend is $12 for those who pay now with a credit card\, or you can pay $15 at the door (cash or check). \nFollow Pastor Kevin Strickland at @PastorKevinS.\nFollow @NTNLMission and join the conversation by using hashtag #NTNLTalk! \nTo find out more about the 2015 Table Talk series\, click here. \n\n\n \n \n Request a Coach\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Congregation*Congregational Leadership Role*\n \n \n Pastor\n \n \n \n Ministry Staff\n \n \n \n Lay Leader\n \n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Kind(s) of Coaching I am interested in:*\n \n Leadership issue(s)\n \n \n Developing Leaders\n \n \n Staffing issue(s)\n \n \n Congregational Vitality\n \n \n Congregational (re)development\n \n \n Mission Planting\n \n \n Stewardship\n \n \n Discipleship\n \n \n Conflict\n \n \n Transition(s) / Change(s)\n \n \n Other\n Any additional pertinent information:*Please provide any details that would be helpful in selecting a coach appropriate and best suited for you\, including any preferences you may have (i.e.\, gender\, race\, etc.)\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/sept15tabletalk/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Table-Talk-Means-of-Grace-K-Strickland-e1439232923671.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151017T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151017T190000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141827Z CREATED:20150420T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16085-1445097600-1445108400@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:2015 MEF Seeds that Change Dinner DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2015-mef-seeds-that-change-dinner/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/MEF.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151023T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151025T150000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141827Z CREATED:20150722T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16105-1445621400-1445785200@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:LMM One Year To Love Retreat 2015 DESCRIPTION:One Year To Live is NOT your typical men’s retreat!\nDeveloped by LMM in partnership with Lyman Coleman\, pioneer of small group ministry\, CEO and founder of Serendipity Publishing House\, the One Year to Live retreat is designed to be a life changing\, lay led event. Find out more about OYTL here. \nDownload the event flier and registration here. \nFor details\, please contact Dave Newman at 210-684-0614 or Dick Wentzel at 817-913-6709. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/lmm-oytl2015/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LMM-One-Year-To-Live.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Lutheran Men in Mission":MAILTO:LMMNNTNL2013@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151026T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151028T113000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141827Z CREATED:20140219T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:15986-1445853600-1446031800@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:2015 Bishop's Convocation DESCRIPTION:View the full 2015 Bishop’s Convocation schedule here. \nTo register\, please go to briarwoodretreat.campbrainregistration.com. You will create an account (if you do not have one already) to enter the system; once in the system\, select “NT-NL Events\,” then “Bishop’s Convocation” and begin your registration. \nRegistration costs (includes lodging\, meals\, and event registration): \n\nQuail Run shared room – $245 (spouse: $180)\nOak Grove Cabin – $185\nTrails End Cabin – $160\nCommuter:\n\nAll three days: $150 (spouse: $140)\nPer day: $55\n\n\n\nScholarships are available; you must attend all three days in order to qualify for a scholarship. Please contact Pr. Jane Mar at jane@ntnl.org or 940-241-2099 for scholarship information. \nRegistration deadline is October 20. \nQuestions about registration? Contact Sharon at 940-241-2099 or sharon@briarwoodretreat.org. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/bishops-convocation/ LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2015-Bp-Convo-square-e1440103476364.png GEO:33.0886127;-97.1074111 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Briarwood Leadership Center 670 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=670 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1074111,33.0886127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151026T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151026T210000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141827Z CREATED:20150820T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16110-1445887800-1445893200@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:An Evening with the Presiding Bishop DESCRIPTION:This event is FREE and open to all!\nYou are welcome to attend in person at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, or to view the live stream on our YouTube channel\, DiscipleLifeMission. \nPlease register below. If you register to attend online\, we will email you the day before and the day of with a direct link to the live stream. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/an-evening-with-the-presiding-bishop/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/PB-Mon-evening-promo-color-e1441120181496.png GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151102T180000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141827Z CREATED:20141112T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16039-1446454800-1446487200@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Portico Pre-Retirement Seminar DESCRIPTION:Get Answers to your Difficult Retirement Planning Questions\nRegister by Oct 12 \nRetirement brings a variety of emotions. You may be excited about traveling to new places\, spending time with family\, or just a more relaxed schedule. But you may also concerned about social security\, healthcare options\, leaving a legacy\, and how to make your income last. \nHow you’re feeling about retirement may have a lot to do with how you’re planning for it. \nPortico Benefit Services\, in collaboration with Ernst & Young\, is pleased to hold a one-day pre-retirement seminar. You’ll get answers from a certified Ernst & Young on these questions and more: \n\nHow much money will I really need in retirement?\nHow can I create a lifetime income that I won’t outlive?\nWhat steps can I take to ensure a smooth transition into retirement?\n\n$35.00 per person — $70 per couple\nOnce we receive your registration\, we’ll email you an invoice for $35 per person. \nFor a list of available seminars and more information\, check out the Events page under the News & Events drop-down menu at myPortico. \nSeminar is most relevant to ELCA Retirement Plan members retiring in the next 15 years. \nIf you have questions\, email the Portico registrar at register@porticobenefits.org \nFull web links:\nPre-retirement seminar page\nPre-retirement seminar registration URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/portico-pre-retirement-seminar/ LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y ORGANIZER;CN="Portico Benefit Services":MAILTO:register@porticobenefits.org GEO:33.0886127;-97.1074111 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Briarwood Leadership Center 670 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=670 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1074111,33.0886127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151103T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151103T150000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141827Z CREATED:20141112T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16040-1446541200-1446562800@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:CANCELED: Early/Mid-Career Financial Wellness Seminar DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled.\nPlease consider attending Portico’s Pre-Retirement Seminar instead. \n  \nLearn How to Minimize Debt\, Optimize Assets\, and Customize a Strategy for Retirement\nBalancing monthly expenses\, debt repayment\, and short-term savings goals\, like a home repair or family vacation\, can feel like a juggling act. It’s difficult to make saving for retirement and other long-range goals like your child’s college education a priority when today’s needs are pressing. But you can take small steps that will help you meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s goals. \nPortico Benefit Services\, in collaboration with Ernst & Young\, invites you to join us for an early/mid-career financial wellness seminar in your area. Get answers to your financial planning questions and more: \n\nHow do I develop a spending plan?\nHow can I reduce my debt and still keep on track for my savings goals?\nHow much should I be saving for retirement?\nHow much life insurance do I need for myself and my family?\n\nMaterials and lunch provided \nRegister by Oct. 13\, 2015 \nFor a list of available seminars and more information\, check out the Events page under the News & Events drop-down menu at myPortico. Seminar is most relevant to ELCA Retirement Plan members with more than 15 years until retirement. \nIf you have questions\, email the Portico registrar at register@porticobenefits.org \nFull web links: \nEarly/Mid-Career Financial Wellness seminar page \nEMC Financial Wellness registration URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/earlymid-career-financial-wellness-seminar/ LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y ORGANIZER;CN="Portico Benefit Services":MAILTO:register@porticobenefits.org GEO:33.0886127;-97.1074111 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Briarwood Leadership Center 670 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=670 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1074111,33.0886127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151123 DTSTAMP:20170907T141827Z CREATED:20150928T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16116-1448150400-1448236799@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:2015 Refugee Sunday: November 22 DESCRIPTION:Today\, for the first time since World War II\, there are more than 50 million refugees in the world. Yet Lutherans are not discouraged: we continue to meet conflict\, war\, and persecution with God’s love. \nWhether the people in your congregation are new to assisting refugees\, have a history of newcomer ministry\, or are newcomers themselves\, you can observe Refugee Sunday and create a meaningful experience with LIRS’s Refugee Sunday worship materials\, Out of the Waters Bible Study\, and Rebuilding Hope newsletter. \nFind out more at refugeesunday.lirs.org. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2015refugeesunday/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Refugee-Sunday-photo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141827Z CREATED:20141009T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16035-1453730400-1453896000@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:2016 Tri-Synodical Theological Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:See ntnl.org/3synod16 for more information. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2016-tri-synodical-theological-leadership-conference/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/3synod16-green-e1447699865843.png ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160219T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160221T130000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141826Z CREATED:20140813T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141826Z UID:16103-1455912000-1456059600@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Peer Ministry Leadership Event 2016 DESCRIPTION:Leadership training\, service\, and lots of fun! \nPeer Ministry I\, II\, & III\nFebruary 19-21\, 2016\n8:00 p.m. Friday-1:00 p.m. Sunday\nBriarwood Retreat Center\nFor youth in grades 9-12 \nThree Peer Ministry Tracks offered: \nPEER MINISTRY I\nYou will enhance your skills of listening\,\nhelping peers and communication. You\nwill discover how caring relationships are\na vital ministry. \nPEER MINISTRY II\nFor those who have completed PM I. You\nwill learn more skills for sharing your\nfaith\, addressing sensitive issues and\ndealing with difficult people. \nPEER MINISTRY III\nFor those who have completed PM I &\nPMII. They will apply their skills in real world\nscenarios\, will help lead worship and will have\ndiscussions on “now what?” \n  \nWhat will we be doing during this weekend… \n\nAttending peer ministry sessions\nWorship\nService project\nGreat food and fellowship\n\nWhat your registration includes… \n\n2 nights lodging (bring linens/sleeping bag)\nSaturday meals (3)\, Sunday breakfast & lunch\nMaterials\n\nDownload the 2016 Peer Ministry registration brochure here. \nQuestions?\nCall Janelle Miller at 817-726-7031 or email NTNLYouthLeaders@yahoo.com. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/peer-ministry-2016/ LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Youth Leaders":MAILTO:NTNLYouthLeaders@yahoo.com GEO:33.0886127;-97.1074111 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Briarwood Leadership Center 670 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=670 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1074111,33.0886127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160409T220000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141826Z CREATED:20150526T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141826Z UID:16095-1460224800-1460239200@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:2016 Mosaic Gala DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2016-mosaic-gala/ LOCATION:Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park\, 5805 Granite Park\, Plano\, TX\, 75024\, United States CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Mosaic-Gala-2016.jpg GEO:33.0890902;-96.8201946 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park 5805 Granite Park Plano TX 75024 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5805 Granite Park:geo:-96.8201946,33.0890902 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160424T120000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141826Z CREATED:20150505T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141826Z UID:16086-1461330000-1461499200@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:2016 NT-NL Mission Assembly DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2016-nt-nl-mission-assembly/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/15881-AssemblyBannner2016-Website.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160525T200000 DTSTAMP:20170907T141826Z CREATED:20160514T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141826Z UID:16141-1464202800-1464206400@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:"A Place for All" Webcast with ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/place-webcast-elca-presiding-bishop-elizabeth-eaton/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Webcast_banner_Aplace4all.ashx_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR