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...

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...

National Council of Churches Christian Unity Gathering

This year, the National Council of Churches will be marking 400 years since the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in America. At the Christian Unity Gathering, we will join together in a public witness at Point Comfort, Virginia, where it is recorded that the suffering of millions began in a legacy that lives on...

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...

MEF “Seeds That Change” FUNdraiser and Celebration

Advent Lutheran Church 3232 S Cooper St., Arlington, TX, United States

You are cordially invited to the 2019 NT-NL Mission Endowment Fund's "Seeds That Change" FUNdraiser and Celebration! The theme is “Share the Harvest.” ➢ You’re guaranteed a fun evening, complete with a meal of heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages of your choice, including beer, wine, and soft drinks. ➢ Meet grant recipients and see the...