• Systems Theory and Anxiety workshop

    When: January 7th, 1-2pm Central Cost: Free Venue: Zoom (see link below) Deacon Mary Ann Schwabe's presentation will give a refresher course on System Theory and dig into how anxiety affects all of our relationships and the systems - family, congregation, society. Discussing the difference between chronic and acute anxiety, this presentation is intended to...

  • 2021 ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering

    Greetings from ELCA World Hunger! Whether you are a newly connected or longtime advocate of our shared work, we are grateful for your partnership in seeking a just world where all are fed. This signature event gathers ELCA World Hunger’s leaders for a time of networking, idea sharing, learning and planning for our shared ministry...

  • Living Connected Workshop on Creation’s Gift of Waste

    Recurring

    Waste as a gift may sound strange, but throughout creation, the waste of one creature becomes the life of another in a continuous cycle. The exception is our species, which declares things useless and buries or incinerates them. This Living Connected workshop will: Reflect on the way our systems make it easy to be wasteful;...

  • 2021 Tri-Theological Conference

      The 2021 Tri-Theological Conference with Professor Michael DeJonge Co-sponsored by the Southwestern Texas Synod, Gulf Coast Synod, Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod, and Briarwood Leadership Center This is an online event.   Dietrich Bonhoeffer in conversation with his twin sister, Sabine   Bonhoeffer, Struggle, and Resistance Monday, January 25, 2–4pm (all times Central) The life...

  • ELCA Extravaganza 2021

    The Extravaganza is the annual gathering of children, youth, and family ministry leaders from across the ELCA. It is so much more than a conference: it’s space to be stretched, it’s worship, it’s inspiring speakers, it’s learning from colleagues across the country, it’s sharing your insights with others, it’s informative and transformative. The Extravaganza is...

  • Synod Council and Deans Meeting

    This meeting will be held online. Sketch and Outline of Presentation to  NTNL Synod Council and Deans  Leading into God’s Future Together  February 5, 2021, 1-4pm Objective and Purpose Provide tools and resources to help pastoral and synodical leaders initiate conversations in congregations regarding their futures in light of the changing realities that have been...

  • Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation

    Virtual Keynote with Dr. Linda. A. Hill Click here to join the webinar! Password: ELCA To join via phone, call: (312) 626-6799  |  Webinar ID: 879 3348 5378  |  Passcode: 788569 What does it take to build organizations that can innovate again and again? The short answer: the right leadership. Utilizing findings outlined in her...

  • Re-imagining Using Church Spaces

    Join the NT-NL Synod, Briarwood Leadership Center, and Foundry Commercial for a FREE webinar for congregational leaders to learn best practices around utilizing church space to create opportunity for ministry. Open to all. Registration required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvdOyqqT0sE938YThBTLnMwXypW-OauJBz. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This webinar will not be...

  • Synod Devotions for Lent

    Recurring

    Tuesdays in Lent 2021 Synod Online Devotions, 11-11:20am (Central) via Zoom broadcast to Facebook A time for leaders to take a moment to center ourselves in this Holy Season. We will begin with a litany, special music, then read the gospel for the coming Sunday and have a short reflection. We will close with prayer...