2019 Stewardship Kaleidoscope

Stewardship Kaleidoscope is an annual conference offering excellent plenary speakers, informative workshop leaders, provocative worship experiences, and incredible networking opportunities for all who are passionate about stewardship and generosity. Drawing leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and beyond, Stewardship Kaleidoscope is designed to help participants explore stewardship...

The Ninth Annual Herbener Lecture: Reading Romans in the Face of Economic Injustice

Northway Christian Church 7202 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX, United States

Lutherans have traditionally read Paul’s Letters (Romans and Galatians) as theological treatises on human justification by grace alone. We are made right with God by grace, apart from works. This theological outlook, however, has material consequences for how we formulate justice-oriented economic systems. How does the idea of works vs. grace play into our contemporary...

Engaging Anti-Racism for the Wholeness of the Church: 2019 NT-NL Leadership Convocation

Briarwood Leadership Center 670 Copper Canyon Rd., Argyle, TX, United States

REGISTER HERE. Summary Racism (conscious and unconscious, explicit and implied) is a deep problem in American society. We are called to stand against racism. But how? This three-day workshop will help you and your congregations build stronger coalitions for affecting change in your communities and more effectively sharing the Good News of God’s love for...

Best Practices for Faithful 21st Century Worship and Music Leaders

October 10-11, 2019, at St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas Sponsored by the Church Music Institute (CMI) of Dallas with the generous support of the Lilly Endowment Inc, this conference brings clergy, musicians, and laity to engage in a thoughtful discussion of the most important task of the church, the worship of...

2019 W-ELCA NT-NL SWO Retreat

Women of the ELCA / NT-NL Synodical Women's Organization Retreat Theme: “God’s Undivided Neighborhood” “Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” Luke 10:36-37 NRSV Butman...

Ministerial Flourishing: Exploring the Meaning, Means and Practices

Feeling tired and disconnected from what called you to ministry? Are you struggling to improve the quality of your daily life? Or are you seeking a time for personal reflection on what comes next? Brite Divinity School is pleased to offer Ministerial Flourishing: Exploring the Meaning, Means and Practices This week-long, residential workshop in a retreat...

Festival of Church Music

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora, Dallas, TX, United States

The Church Music Institute presents a Festival of Church Music on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas. Held every three years, the Festival features prominent national and international conductors. This year, Eric Nelson, artistic director of the Atlanta Master Chorale, will conduct the 400-voice choir comprised...