BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northern Texas - Northern Louisiana Synod, ELCA - ECPv6.15.18//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:20150806T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150806T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20150722T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16106-1438891200-1438898400@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Confronting Racism Webcast DESCRIPTION:Join ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and William B. Horne II\, an ELCA member from Clearwater\, Fla.\, for a live webcast conversation on the complexity and implications of racism Aug. 6 at 8 p.m. (CDT). URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/confronting-racism-webcast/ LOCATION:TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Confronting-Racism-e1437599383711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150812T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150812T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 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:20260403T140713 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:20260403T140713 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:20260403T140713 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:20150917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20150803T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16108-1442480400-1442505600@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Preaching Planning Workshop Fall 2015 DESCRIPTION:This event will focus on scripture study and preaching preparation for Advent and Christmas. \nThe time will include presentations on lectionary texts\, group discussion about contextual realities and emerging themes\, and individual time to reflect on preaching possibilities. It’s a great opportunity to gather and focus preaching ideas for the festival season before the fall disappears. \nThis event is also available via webcast. See registration form for details! \nThe Rev. Kendra Mohn is Teaching Pastor at Trinity Lutheran in Fort Worth. She is also a PhD candidate in New Testament at Brite Divinity School (TCU). In her academic work\, she works with issues of power\, gender\, and the Roman Empire as the context for the New Testament. She is committed to creative conversation between the academy and the Church and interested in the ways the two contexts inform each other. \nTo register for this event\, please visit ntnl.org/preachingworkshop. \nQuestions about the event? Please contact Pr. Jane Mar at jane@ntnl.org or 940-241-2099. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/preaching-planning-workshop-fall-2015/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:N ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Preaching-workshop-Advent-Xmas.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org 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:20150924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20150903T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16111-1443088800-1443200400@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Fall 2015 Deans & Assistant Deans Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/fall2015deans/ LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:N 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:20150925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150926T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20150903T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16112-1443175200-1443272400@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Fall 2015 Mission Council Retreat DESCRIPTION:Mission Council meeting begins Friday at 10:00 a.m. \nExecutive Committee meets Friday at 9:00 a.m. \nNew Member Orientation is Thursday\, Sep. 24 at 7:00 p.m. \nThe retreat will end with lunch on Saturday. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/fall2015missioncouncil/ LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States 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:20150928T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20150630T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16097-1443445200-1443614400@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:First Call Theological Education - Fall 2015 DESCRIPTION:First Call Theological Education Fall Retreat will be held on September 28-30 at Briarwood Retreat Center. \nIn preparation for the retreat\, please buy and read Healthy churches\, Faithful Pastors by David Keck. \nRegistration deadline is September 14. \n\n\n \n Congregation Name*Congregation Number*Congregation Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Treasurer / Administrator's Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Treasurer / Administrator's Phone*(for if we have questions)Treasurer / Administrator's Email*\n \n (to receive a copy of your submission and for if we have questions)Remittance for*(Month and Fiscal Year)Check NumberPlease make checks payable\, and send\, to: NT-NL Synod\, ELCA\, 2620 W Grauwyler Road\, Irving\, TX 75061\nTotal Remittance Amount*Designations\n \n Our total remittance amount may go to Mission Support where needed most (NT-NL 52% / ELCA 48%)\n \n \n We would like to designate part of our total remittance amount to particular ELCA ministries\n \n \n We would like to designate part of our total remittance amount to particular NT-NL ministries\n Amount to Mission Support (NT-NL 52% / ELCA 48%)ELCA DesignationsAmount to ELCA World HungerAmount to Lutheran Disaster Response - U.S. onlyAmount to Lutheran Disaster Response - InternationalAmount to Campaign for the ELCAAmount to ELCA OtherDesignation for ELCA Other*Please provide the name(s) of the additional ELCA program(s) you want to support with the amount designated above.NT-NL DesignationsAmount to Bishop's Benevolence FundAmount to Bishop Associate's Benevolence FundAmount to DEM's Benevolence FundAmount to Briarwood Lutheran MinistriesAmount to Campus Ministry FundAmount to Lutheran Sunset MinistriesAmount to NTNL Mission Endowment FundAmount to NTNL Fund for LeadersAmount to Sierra Leone - Disaster ReliefAmount to Sierra Leone - GeneralAmount to Upbring(formerly Lutheran Social Services of the South)Amount to Mission Congregation SupportDesignation for Mission Congregation Support*If you would like to designate a particular NT-NL Mission StartAmount to NT-NL OtherDesignation for NT-NL Other*Please provide the name(s) of the additional NT-NL program(s) you want to support with the amount designated above.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/first-call-theological-education-fall-2015/ LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:N ORGANIZER;CN="Tri-Synodical FCTE Planning Team":MAILTO:klynmc2000@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:20150929T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150929T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 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 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 \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;VALUE=DATE:20151009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151011 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20141205T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16043-1444348800-1444521599@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:NT-NL Synodical Women's Organization Fall Retreat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/nt-nl-synodical-womens-organization-retreat/ LOCATION:TX END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151017T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151017T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 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:20260403T140713 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:20260403T140713 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:20260403T140713 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:20260403T140713 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:20260403T140713 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:20151113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151116 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20150708T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16098-1447372800-1447631999@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Divergent: Junior High Gathering 2015 DESCRIPTION:The world tells us who we are to be\, what is important\, and how we should live. \nJesus came to break that mold to refocus our eyes on God\, reminding us to love God with all our hearts\, minds\, and souls\, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. \n2015 Junior High Gathering Registration packet \nFor more information\, email NTNLYouthLeaders@yahoo.com. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/divergent-junior-high-gathering-2015/ LOCATION:TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Divergent-e1438110902596.png ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Youth Leaders":MAILTO:NTNLYouthLeaders@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151114T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20150519T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16092-1447493400-1447509600@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:MEF November Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/mef-nov-board-meeting/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:N 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:20151115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151115T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20150623T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16096-1447603200-1447615800@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:2015 Lutheran Campus Ministry Trivia Challenge DESCRIPTION:Join NT-NL Lutheran Campus Minstry for a fun afternoon of Bible trivia! A fundraiser and fun-raiser benefitting the NT-NL Campus Ministry Mission Fund. \nEntry fee: $150 per table. \nTo register\, send us your name\, contact information\, and congregation team name! \n\nBy email: pastor@lcmdenton.org\nBy phone: 817-269-1229\nBy mail: Lutheran Campus Ministries\, c/o Christ the Servant Lutheran Church\, 2121 E. University Drive\, Denton\, TX 76209\n\n4:00     Silent Auction\n4:30     Table Set-up & Décor Competition\n5:00      Meal\n5:45      Trivia Challenge\n7:50      Winners Announced \n  URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2015-lutheran-campus-ministry-trivia-challenge/ LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Picture1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Campus Ministry - Denton":MAILTO:pastor@lcmdenton.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:20151120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151122T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20150723T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16107-1448024400-1448193600@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Region 4 Global Mission/World Hunger Leaders Consultation DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about the mission and ministry of ELCA Global Mission and/or ELCA World Hunger? Are you looking for ways to deepen your engagement in these ministries? \n2015 Region 4 Gathering\nNovember 20th-22nd\nBriarwood Retreat Center; Argyle\, Texas \nYou’re invited to join others from your synod and region for worship and devotional time\, network specific conversation\, synod specific planning\, idea sharing and informal fellowship. This year we will also explore practical tools to engage new people to grow your ministry. \nPlease join us if you are interested or already involved in these ministries and areas of work: \n\nELCA Global Mission/Companion Synod ministry\nELCA World Hunger and local congregationally-based hunger and poverty ministries\nELCA Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) alumni and any interested young adults\n\nRegistration\nRegistration deadline is November 5\, 2015. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2015region4gathering/ LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Region 4 Coordinator Herb Palmer":MAILTO:herbpalmer@sbcglobal.net 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:20260403T140713 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:20151201T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151201T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20151030T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16121-1448962200-1448982000@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:NT-NL Table Talk: Weapons in Worship? DESCRIPTION:Effective January 1\, 2016\, NEW Texas Laws will make it legal to bring openly carried and concealed firearms into faith communities.\n \nPlease join Texas Impact in person or online for a presentation on what the new laws mean for pastors and congregations in Texas.\nRegister here.\nSchedule\n10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CST – Weapons in worship & new Texas gun laws regarding religious properties \n12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CST – Lunch (provided) \n1:30-3:00 p.m. CST – Advocacy: how to talk to your legislators about sensitive issues \nCost: \nIn-person: $12 paid in advance or $15 at the door (includes lunch) \nOnline: FREE (please register to receive a reminder with the live stream link) \nMore information from Texas Impact:\nReligious organizations wishing to regulate firearms in their buildings are now required to post new signs at all public entrances to their buildings. Texas Impact has secured a bulk discount rate for signs that meet the legal specifications of the new law. \nTwo types of signs available – you may choose one or both:\n \n30.07 Signs to ban Open Carry inside houses of worship\n30.06 Signs to ban Concealed Carry inside houses of worship\nRead more at TexasImpact.org/GunSignsInfo\nOrder your signs today at TexasImpact.org/GunSigns\n \nOrder now to ensure that you have your signs posted before December 31st. Signs can be customized with your logo or text. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/weapons-in-worship/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Weapons-in-Worship-FB-post.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org 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:20160114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20151027T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16120-1452762000-1452787200@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Wrestling with the Gospel: Preparing for Lent DESCRIPTION:This event will focus on scripture study and preaching preparation for Lent. Register here. \nThe time will include presentations on lectionary texts (Revised Common Lectionary)\, group discussion about contextual realities and emerging themes\, and individual time to reflect on preaching possibilities. \nThis event will be help at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood Retreat Center (Argyle\, Texas)\, or you may participate online. All attendees will have access to the recorded event. \nThe Rev. Kendra Mohn is Teaching Pastor at Trinity Lutheran in Fort Worth. She is also a PhD candidate in New Testament at Brite Divinity School (TCU). In her academic work\, she works with issues of power\, gender\, and the Roman Empire as the context for the New Testament. She is committed to creative conversation between the academy and the Church and interested in the ways the two contexts inform each other. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/wrestling-with-the-gospel-preparing-for-lent/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Lent-Twitter.jpg 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:20160115T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20150708T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16101-1452886200-1453032000@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:High School Service Weekend 2016 DESCRIPTION:High School Service Weekend Registration Packet \nFor more information\, contact NTNLYouthLeaders@yahoo.com. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/high-school-service-weekend-2016/ LOCATION:TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/HS-service-weekend.png ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Youth Leaders":MAILTO:NTNLYouthLeaders@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 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:20160127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160128T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20150804T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16109-1453896000-1453982400@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:First Call Theological Education - Winter 2016 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/first-call-theological-education-winter-2016/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:N ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Kathryn Cox":MAILTO:Klynmc2000@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160129T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20151216T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16126-1454061600-1454083200@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Deans Gathering DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/deans-gathering-2/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States 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:20160129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160130T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20151216T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16127-1454090400-1454162400@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Mission Council January meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/mission-council-2/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States 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:20160213T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140713 CREATED:20151123T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141826Z UID:16122-1455354000-1455368400@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:MEF Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/mef-board-meeting-6/ LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/MEF.jpg 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 END:VCALENDAR