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SUMMARY:North Texas Senior Fest 2017
DESCRIPTION:“Luther For Today” \nDr. Russell Vardell will be the keynote speaker\, and Bishop Erik Gronberg will lead opening worship. \nIn addition\, participants will be able to attend up to three workshops. \nClick here for a flyer with more information. \nAll Lutherans age 50+ are invited to attend. The Senior Fest is sponsored by ALOA – Adult Lutherans Organized for Action – an inter-Lutheran movement that provides resources for the older adult ministries of the LCMS and ELCA. ALOA’s mission is to equip mature adults to celebrate and serve.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/north-texas-senior-fest-2017/
LOCATION:Resurrection Lutheran Church\, 1919 Independence Pkwy\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Y
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170225T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170225T160000
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SUMMARY:Creation Care and Climate Change: It's About the Kids!
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE LIVE STREAM. \nJoin us for a discussion about environmental stewardship and actions we can take today as Christians to care for the Earth. \nWe will look at our theological and biblical mandates to care for the earth with a focus on climate change. We will talk about what we can possibly do about it through world economies\, governments\, corporations\, and our own households for the good of our children and grandchildren. \nAn outstanding faculty will outline the theological and biblical context for creation care and the Church’s responsibility to future generations. They will show us the urgent need to live out a bold vision: to reduce our carbon footprint and take an active role in public policy. \nPresenters include:\nDr. Barbara Rossing\, New Testament professor\, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago\nDr. Mark Z. Jacobson\, Director of the Atmosphere and Energy Program\, Stanford University\nCheryl Simmons\, Natural Resources Conservation Service\, Department of Agriculture\nBee Moorhead and the Rev. Sam Brannon\, Texas Impact\nBishop Erik Gronberg\, NT-NL Synod\, ELCA \nDiscussion will probe next steps. What should we do next\, after this event is over? Let’s work together to come up with ideas to bring to individuals\, congregations\, and the global church. How might the church encourage action everywhere that will address the pressing problem of climate change? \nClick here for a detailed agenda and a summary of presenters’ bios. \nClick here for a bulletin insert in color. / Click here for a bulletin insert in black and white. \nClick here for the Facebook event page. \nSponsored by the NT-NL Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice and Texas Impact.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/creation-care-climate-change/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170306
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
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SUMMARY:NT-NL Lenten Retreat for 4th\, 5th\, 6th Graders
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nMore details forthcoming.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/nt-nl-lenten-retreat-4th-5th-6th-graders/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170303T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170305T130000
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SUMMARY:NT-NL Peer Ministry Leadership Training
DESCRIPTION:For 9th through 12th graders. \nRegistration due by February 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour registration includes: \n\n2 nights lodging (bring linens/sleeping bag)\nSaturday meals (3)\, Sunday breakfast & lunch\nMaterials\n\n\n\n\n\nFull details here: \nComplete this registration form and mail in to the address on the brochure. \nQuestions? Call Janelle Miller at 817-726-7031.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/nt-nl-peer-ministry-leadership-training/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170304T180000
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SUMMARY:BRIDGES Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 4 \n2-4 pm at Trinity\, Fort Worth \n4-6pm at Mount Olive\, Dallas \n \nA powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us\, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice—from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time. \nBryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative\, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor\, the wrongly condemned\, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system. One of his first cases was that of Walter McMillian\, a young man who was sentenced to die for a notorious murder he insisted he didn’t commit. The case drew Bryan into a tangle of conspiracy\, political machinations\, and legal brinksmanship—and transformed his understanding of mercy and justice forever. \nBryan Stevenson is America’s young Nelson Mandela\, a brilliant lawyer fighting with courage and conviction to guarantee justice for all. Just Mercy should be read by people of conscience in every civilized country in the world to discover what happens when revenge and retribution replace justice and mercy. It is as gripping to read as any legal thriller\, and what hangs in the balance is nothing less than the soul of a great nation. — Desmond Tutu\, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/bridges-book-club/
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SUMMARY:Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:2nd Saturday of each month \nOpen to all
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/public-witness-team-peace-justice-monthly-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church\, 715 E. Lamar Blvd.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170313
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SUMMARY:OutLast Youth LGBTQ youth homelessness awareness event
DESCRIPTION:Dear Faith Community Leader\, \nOutLast Youth would like to formally invite you to an interfaith awareness event focused on LGBTQ youth homelessness. As you may or may not be aware\, approximately 40% of homeless youth identify as Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender or Queer/Questioning\, nationally\, whereas only 7-10% of the national youth population identify as such. \nWe would love for you to extend the invitation to your faith community to join us for an informative event on this issue and how YOU can join us in the fight to reduce and prevent LGBTQ youth homelessness in Dallas and surrounding counties by 2020! \nWHO: Interfaith communities across Dallas County. All are welcome. \nWHAT: LGBTQ youth homelessness awareness event \nWHEN: Sunday\, March 12 @ 4:00 P.M. \nWHERE: First United Lutheran Church\, 6202 E. Mockingbird Ln.\, Dallas\, 75214 \nWHY: To build awareness\, educate and work together as a community
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/outlast-youth-lgbtq-youth-homelessness-awareness-event/
LOCATION:First United Lutheran Church\, 6202 E Mockingbird Ln\, Dallas\, TX\, 75214\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170318T153000
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SUMMARY:Parish Lay Mission Academy\, Spring 2017\, Course 1
DESCRIPTION:For more information: http://www.plmacademy.org/schedule.htm
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/plma-spring-2017-course-1/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Parish Lay Ministry Academy":MAILTO:DeanPLMA@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170325T150000
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SUMMARY:Dallas Area Metro North SWO Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Dallas Area Metro North Synodical Women’s Organization will have a retreat on March 25\, 2017\, 9am-3pm\, at Christ the Servant in Allen\, TX.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/dallas-area-metro-north-swo-retreat/
LOCATION:Christ the Servant Lutheran Church – Allen\, 821 S Greenville Ave\, Allen\, TX\, 75002\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170407
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
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SUMMARY:Young at Heart Retreat (Briarwood)
DESCRIPTION:From Briarwood Retreat Center‘s website: \nCome join us for our annual senior’s retreat! This year’s theme is “Telling Your Story\,” where we remember all of the things that God has done is our lives\, continues to do so daily\, and how we can share our experiences with others. \nWe will have devotions\, play games\, do crafts\, and even have time to relax. Cost is $60-$120\, depending on your lodging arrangements. \nMark your calendars\, and we hope to see you there! \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/young-heart-retreat-briarwood/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170410
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
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SUMMARY:NT-NL Family Retreat (all ages)
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nMore details forthcoming.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/nt-nl-family-retreat-ages/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T153000
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SUMMARY:Parish Lay Mission Academy\, Spring 2017\, Course 2
DESCRIPTION:For more information: http://www.plmacademy.org/schedule.htm
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/plma-spring-2017-course-2/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Parish Lay Ministry Academy":MAILTO:DeanPLMA@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T120000
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CREATED:20161117T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141802Z
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SUMMARY:Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:2nd Saturday of each month \nOpen to all
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/public-witness-team-peace-justice-monthly-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church\, 715 E. Lamar Blvd.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170427T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170428T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20160923T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141802Z
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SUMMARY:Mission / Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Prior to our NT-NL Mission / Synod Assembly \nThursday: Executive Committee at 4 p.m. / Mission/Synod Council 7 p.m. – ?? (end time to be decided) \nFriday: ?? a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (start time to be decided)
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/mission-council-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center\, 7121 Bishop Rd\, Plano\, TX\, 75024\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170501
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20160825T050000Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Mission / Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for recordings / resources:\nThe Rev. Dr. George Mason’s keynote presentation from Friday\, April 28 \nRev. Mason graciously sent us the text as well: A Baptist Blessing to My Lutheran Cousins \nThe Rev. Louise Johnson’s sermon from Friday\, April 28 \nBishop Erik K. J. Gronberg’s sermon from Saturday\, April 29 \nELCA VP Bill Horne has given us permission to share the slides from his presentation. To help explain those slides\, see the following articles in Living Lutheran: \nThe Campaign for the ELCA: What you need to know (part one of three) \nThe Campaign for the ELCA: A look at domestic initiatives (part two of three) \nThe Campaign for the ELCA: A look at global initiatives (part three of three) \n\nCelebrating the 500th Anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation! \nOur theme builds on Luther’s pivotal question in the Small Catechism: \nWhat Does This Mean? \nThe assembly will give thanks for our reformation heritage\, welcome ecumenical guests\, and celebrate our theological heritage as Lutheran Christians. Additionally\, through worship and education\, we will be invited to consider what it means and will mean to carry the name Lutheran into the 21st Century. \nMartin Luther’s theological move 500 years ago towards the justifying work of Christ and insistence on the individual’s right to personal conscience changed the world forever. \nLuther boldly proclaimed the power of God’s alienated righteousness (1 Cor. 1:30)\, poured out for humanity (Philippians 2)\, so that then we are invited to give ourselves for the life of the world (Gal. 5:22). We live within that theological heritage and are challenged today to ask that same question: \nWhat Does This Mean? \nClick here for the Catholic – Lutheran Joint Statement On The Occasion of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. \nRegistration\nOnline registration is closed. \nOn-site: Voting Member $315 (Book of Reports hard copy included) | Retired Clergy $160 | Visitor $130 \nHotel\nOur host hotel is Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center. Our booking deadline was April 12. You can contact them to see if they have any rooms available and if they will still honor our assembly rate of $109.00 (plus taxes and fees) per night. Call Marriott Reservations at 1-800-228-9290 and mention “NT-NL Synod Assembly.” \nResolutions\nThe deadline to submit resolutions was two weeks prior to Assembly. This year\, that date was April 14. \nScroll down to the Resources link to view submitted resolutions. \nSpeakers\nOur Churchwide representative will be ELCA Vice President William “Bill” Horne II\, who will be speaking and leading a workshop. \nOur preacher for opening worship will be The Rev. Louise N. Johnson\, President of Wartburg Theological Seminary. \nBeth A. Lewis\, President & CEO of 1517 Media\, will be speaking and also presenting a workshop. \nWorkshop Leaders\nJulia Coffin\, Program Specialist for Detention and Visitation\, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) \nCraig Ongley\, NT-NL Synod Attorney \nSavanna Sullivan\, Program Associate\, ELCA Strategy on HIV/AIDS \nDr. Rusty Maisel\, Curator of The Enduring Word Museum (with an operational Gutenberg printing press) \nThe Rev. Russell Vardell\, pastor of First United Lutheran Church\, Dallas \nEcumenical Guests\nPr. George Mason\, Senior Pastor of Wilshire Baptist Church\, Dallas \nThe Rt. Rev. George Sumner\, Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Dallas \nMichael Thompson\, Associate General Presbyter\, Grace Presbytery \nThe Rev. Robert Williams\, Ecumenical and Interreligious Officer for the Catholic Diocese of Dallas \nRESOURCES\nFor the Book of Reports\, which includes the Proposed Agenda\, click on this link\, then click on the Useful Forms tab. \nhttps://www.ntnl.org/nt-nl-mission-assembly/assemblyresources/ \nMore information will be added as available.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2017-mission-synod-assembly/
LOCATION:Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center\, 7121 Bishop Rd\, Plano\, TX\, 75024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
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SUMMARY:2017 Synod Assembly Worship Service (open to the public)
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the full NT-NL Synod Assembly meets at Preston Meadow Lutheran Church for a worship service at 5:30pm on Saturday\, April 29. Pre-gathering music will begin around 5pm. \nThe Rev. Erik K. J. Gronberg\, Bishop of the NT-NL Synod\, will be preaching. \nALL ARE WELCOME. \n(No assembly registration required\, and no fee to attend.)
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2017-synod-assembly-worship-service-open/
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170504T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170506T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20170123T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141802Z
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SUMMARY:"Go Baptize\, Make Disciples" Catechumenate Training Institute
DESCRIPTION:We may be in a time of numerical decline among denominations\, yet the church has a grand opportunity for spiritual deepening. Now is the time to reclaim the traditional path of discipleship—through a faith formation process known as the Catechumenate. This ancient/future way of learning and creating disciples invites us to hear one another’s stories in the light of God’s story. It is a baptismal journey with Jesus that is life-giving and transforming—not only for individuals but for entire faith communities. \nYou are invited to experience this simple yet profound way of making disciples at a Training Institute being held May 4-6\, 2017\, in Arden\, North Carolina. The event for pastors\, seminarians\, and lay leaders is co-sponsored by Journey to Baptismal Living (NAAC) and the North Carolina Synod (ELCA). Bring a team and be immersed in the movements and worship rites of the Catechumenate. Every participant receives a training manual and free copy of Go Make Disciples: An Invitation to Baptismal Living (Augsburg Fortress) that will help you introduce this discipling process to your congregation. \nThe Lutheran Church of the Nativity in Arden—located near the Asheville airport—is hosting the training institute. Because of a synodical grant\, registration (including meals\, program\, and materials) is being offered at the low cost of $175 per person. Housing is available at the discounted conference rate of $89 per night at the nearby Mountain Inn and Suites Airport Hotel—but rates are only guaranteed through April 4\, 2017\, by calling 828-684-0040. \nFull scholarships (including housing) are available for students/seminarians. For more information contact Pastor Mark Fitzsimmons at mfitzsimmons@nativityarden.org or call 828-684-0352. \n\nMore details can be found in these documents: 1) Training Institute Flier\, 2) Training Institute Brochure\, 3) Training Institute Schedule\, and 4) Training News Release.\n\nClick here to go directly to online registration.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/go-baptize-make-disciples-catechumenate-training-institute/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170507
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20170215T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141802Z
UID:16221-1493942400-1494115199@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:NT-NL Candidacy Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/nt-nl-candidacy-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
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GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170507
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20170504T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141802Z
UID:16228-1494028800-1494115199@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:Briarwood Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:For full details: http://www.briarwoodretreat.org/gala
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/briarwood-annual-gala/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Briarwood Leadership Center":MAILTO:bw@briarwoodretreat.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170508
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20170412T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141802Z
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SUMMARY:Golf Outing & Fundraiser for Lutheran Campus Ministry in Denton
DESCRIPTION:Benefiting LCM students at University of North Texas and Texas Women’s University \n\nThe Trails of Frisco Golf Course\, Teel Avenue\, Frisco\, Texas \n1:30pm shotgun start \n$80/player \n4-person scramble (teams or individuals can participate) \nDinner\, Awards\, and Prizes to follow \n\nCost includes green fee\, cart\, range balls\, buffet dinner\, replay certificate at The Trails\, 2 Mulligans a player\, and hole 10 par 5 (150 out) \nEntry and full payment due by April 30 \nMail to Mike Minard\, 2625 Calmwater Dr\, Little Elm\, TX 75068 \nMake checks to LCM Denton. Write “golf” in memo. \nFor questions\, contact Mike Minard at 940-783-8529 or michaelminard@sbcglobal.net OR Dave Grieser at 214-437-9591 or dave.grieser@yahoo.com \n\nTo register\, please note Individual or Team and include name(s) of all players and payment for each one.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/golf-outing-fundraiser-lutheran-campus-ministry-denton/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Campus Ministry - Denton":MAILTO:pastor@lcmdenton.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20161117T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141802Z
UID:16197-1494669600-1494676800@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:2nd Saturday of each month \nOpen to all
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/public-witness-team-peace-justice-monthly-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church\, 715 E. Lamar Blvd.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States
GEO:32.7652667;-97.1008227
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170521
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20170511T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141802Z
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SUMMARY:NT-NL SWO Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For details and questions: \nSarah Gohlke\, 254-865-1177\, rsgohlke@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/nt-nl-swo-board-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20170125T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141802Z
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SUMMARY:Parish Lay Mission Academy\, Spring 2017\, Course 3
DESCRIPTION:For more information: http://www.plmacademy.org/schedule.htm
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/plma-spring-2017-course-3/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Parish Lay Ministry Academy":MAILTO:DeanPLMA@ntnl.org
GEO:33.0886127;-97.1074111
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20170216T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141802Z
UID:16222-1495272600-1495290600@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:Mission Endowment Fund board meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/mission-endowment-fund-board-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20170508T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141802Z
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SUMMARY:Multicultural Resource webinar
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be the one body of Christ\, and how do we work together toward multicultural congregations? \nPlease join me on Wednesday\, May 24\, at 1 p.m.\, for a 45-minute webinar. We will explore these questions\, and I will share an important resource. \nThis resource “One Body\, Many Members: A journey for Christians across race\, culture and class” has three parts: \n\nOne Body\, Similar Members\, Leadership Readiness\nMeeting My Neighbor Again for the First Time\nOne Body\, Many Members\, Challenges of Diversity\n\nDuring the webinar\, I will introduce you to Part One: One Body\, Similar Members\, Leadership Readiness. This resource is designed for congregational leadership and can be an important part of planning and discovery toward becoming multicultural congregations. Join me as we overview the content which includes: Bible studies\, group questions\, stories\, survey tools and more. \nAudio and screen-sharing for this webinar will take place through your browser. About 10 minutes prior to the start of the event\, click to join the online webinar. You may be prompted to install a small extension for your browser. Turn up your computer speakers for the audio. For best results\, use a headset and a microphone. You will also be able to enter questions in a chat box. \nNormally you should be able to hear the presenters through the speakers or headset on your computer. If you can see the presentation visuals\, but can’t hear the presenters\, you can dial into the webinar audio using one of these numbers: 773-380-2690 or 866-730-3522. The conference ID is 88805. \nPlease let me know if you have any questions. My contact number is 773-380-2835\, and my email is Judith.Roberts@elca.org. \nBlessings\,\nJudith Roberts\nProgram Director for Racial Justice\nEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/multicultural-resource-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20170123T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141802Z
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SUMMARY:Spanish Language and Hispanic Ministry Intensive I
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Language and Hispanic Ministry Intensive is a resource for Lutherans and those of other denominations who recognize the growing need for competency in the Spanish language and an understanding of Hispanic culture in light of the increasing Hispanic population in this country and in the church. The course focuses on study of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. \nTestimonial: “I came to this experience knowing NO Spanish other than “gracias” and “si.” Although I still have a lot of work to do on Spanish vocabulary\, this experience helped me learn how to pronounce Spanish vowels\, consonants\, and words. Maybe most important\, I believe that (using a Spanish language worship book) I could now lead a worship service in Spanish and even understand most of what is being said.” — Bishop Steve Delzer\, Southeastern Minnesota Synod\, ELCA \n\n\n\n\nOptions if Register before February 28\, 2017: \n$1\,100 with shared room on campus also includes daily continental breakfast and lunch and dinner on Memorial Day. \n$1\,300.00 single room (3 rooms available; first come first serve) includes a daily continental breakfast and lunch and dinner on Memorial Day. \n$800.00 without lodging; includes daily continental breakfast and lunch and dinner on Memorial Day. \nAll other meals are on your own. Restaurants within walking distance. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION. \nClick here for a flyer with details. \nClick here for full details and to register.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/spanish-language-hispanic-ministry-intensive/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170605
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20170426T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141802Z
UID:16227-1496448000-1496620799@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:Churches Uniting in Christ (CUIC) Forum and National Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Bishop Gronberg will be participating in the full weekend. ELCA Presiding Bishop Eaton will be attending the service on the 4th. All are welcome to attend this ecumenical celebration.\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/churches-uniting-christ-national-celebration/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Churches Uniting in Christ":MAILTO:cuic@churchesunitinginchrist.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20161117T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141802Z
UID:16198-1497088800-1497096000@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:2nd Saturday of each month \nOpen to all
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/public-witness-team-peace-justice-monthly-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church\, 715 E. Lamar Blvd.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States
GEO:32.7652667;-97.1008227
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20170123T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141801Z
UID:16211-1497200400-1497614400@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:Building Congregational Capacity for Hispanic Ministry (Level II Intensive)
DESCRIPTION:This 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 of at least 3 people from each congregation 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\nRegistration: $650 per person\, or $550 per person if 3 or more from same congregation. Includes snacks and one dinner. Does NOT include housing. NOTE: You are responsible for your own lodging. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION. \nClick here for a flyer with more details. \nClick here for full details and to register.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/building-congregational-capacity-hispanic-ministry-level-ii-intensive/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170618
DTSTAMP:20260403T234306
CREATED:20170511T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141801Z
UID:16242-1497657600-1497743999@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:WELCA meeting of the West Texas Conference
DESCRIPTION:For details and questions: \nTeresa Weicht\, 325-695-2765 or h/668-2641\, amtsunshine_tw@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/welca-meeting-west-texas-conference/
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