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Annual Rostered/ Authorized Leader Report

Annual Rostered / Authorized Leader Report

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Synod Assembly Nominations Now Open

At our Synod Assembly on April 25-26 we will be electing a Synod Treasurer to a 4 year term (2025-2029) and a Synod Secretary to a 3 year term (2025-2028) to complete Pastor Fitting-Snyder’s term on Synod Council. If you know of someone who would be a good fit for either of these roles please talk with them about standing for election. Nominees must fill out this form for themselves.

If you are interested in standing for either of these positions please fill out this form. Nominations will close in early April.

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2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Actions: Your Opportunity to Comment

The 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly proposed reconsiderations to the 2009 social statement, Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust. The materials related to this reconsideration were posted on November 7 at www.elca.org/reconsiderations.  The public comment period will be open until January 31, 2025. This also was included in the November 21 Seeds Monthly e-newsletter and social media.

For leaders there is an updated FAQ (https://www.ntnl.org/resources/human-sexuality-gift-and-trust-reconsideration-faq/) about the process. If you have questions visit www.elca.org/reconsiderations for more information or email Reconsiderations@elca.org. Every email will be read and shared with the task force, though staff will only respond as necessary and possible.

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Dallas Area Interfaith: A Cry for Justice, a Call to Action

Join hundreds of faith leaders from across Dallas, to build a way for ordinary people to take action on the issues we have in common. “A Cry for Justic and a Call to Action” will be hosted at Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church (1101 Reverend CBT Smith St, Dallas, TX 75203) on January 30th at 7pm.

A registration form and more information can be found here.

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Kirk J. Barrett has been named as a gift planner with Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest. He will serve the congregations and their members in the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod and with other ministries that are sponsoring organizations of the foundation.

Barrett is a Certified Financial Planner and holds the Enrolled Agent (EA) certification, which demonstrates expertise in tax planning and representation before the IRS. He previously served as a financial planner with Raymond James Financial Services in Dallas and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance from Northeastern State University, a Master of Business Administration Degree from Sam Houston State University and completed the Graduate Business Analytics Certificate Program at Southern Methodist University.

“The foundation is extremely pleased to have Kirk Barrett join our staff as a gift planner for the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod,” said Deacon John Dellis, director of legacy planning for the foundation. “His past experience in financial planning, combined with his passion for generosity, will be invaluable to the foundation’s continued work and collaborative partnership with the synod and its congregations and ministries.”

Barrett began his service with the foundation on Jan. 1,2025.

He and his wife, Melissa, are members of Preston Meadow Lutheran Church in Plano. They have two daughters, Grace and Faith.

Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest provides legacy gift planning services for the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana, Southwestern Texas, and Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synods. The mission of the foundation is to recognize, inspire, facilitate, and teach legacy stewardship. It serves in partnership with the ELCA Foundation. Other sponsoring organizations include Cross Trails Ministry, Lutheran Sunset Ministries, Texas Lutheran University, and Upbring.

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King of Glory, Dallas Seeking A Director of Communication & Marketing

This Director-level position requires the ability to create and implement a strategic communication plan to engage both members and the general public. The Director oversees all aspects of communication, including digital platforms such as emails, social media, and website management, as well as print and on-site materials like brochures, signage, and press releases. They also supervise the direction of the audio-visual team for worship services and events, ensuring all messaging effectively highlights the opportunities and programs available at King of Glory Lutheran Church.

• Full Time, hybrid
• Responsible for strategy & execution
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Supervises IT & Media Coordinator
• Reports to the Executive Church Administrator.

Email resume and cover letter to: DCMSearch@kingofglory.com, and include Dir. of Communication in the Subject line.

For a complete job description visit https://www.kingofglory.com/resources/articles/employment-opportunities/

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The Seminar On Lutheran Liturgy Gathering: August 13-15

The first gathering of The Seminar on Lutheran Liturgy will take place in Minneapolis August 13-15; early-bird registration is now open. Under the theme ““Let It Be With Me According To Your Word: From Praying to Knowing to Doing,” the Seminar will host Pastors, Deacons, Musicians, and Seminarians to discuss liturgical formation in the ELCA in the evangelical catholic tradition. Plenary speakers include Max Johnson (University of Notre Dame), Ed Foley (Catholic Theological Union, Chicago), Audrey West (Lutheran School of Theology/Yale), and Lizette Larson-Miller (Diocese of Huron), as well as Daniel Schwandt, Kevin Vaughn, Andrew Schaeffer, and the Minnesota Boychoir as musicians. Much more information and registration can be found at www.seminarliturgy.org.

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