Message from Bishop Gronberg

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Easter Message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Eaton

Christ is risen indeed!

Or download video here.

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NT-NL Study for Young Adults

Are you between the ages of 18 and 39? Do you like movies? Then Holy Hollywood is the place for you! Holy Hollywood is a study offered to young adults in the NT-NL Synod every second week! The first occasion will be on April 14 at 6:30pm.

We invite you to join and watch a film together via Netflix party and participate in the conversation afterwards on Zoom (1-hour conversation). There is no commitment, you can watch the film at a different time if that works better for you, and you are not obligated to join the conversation after. Our goal is to create space for community and connection, not additional stress.

On April 14, we will be watching and discussing Ferris Bueller’s Day Off! For up to date and current information, join the Young Adults of NT-NL Synod Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369699966655810. (Facebook account required.)

Feel free to reach out with questions and concerns by email at: YoungAdultsNTNLsynod@gmail.com.

We are praying for you already. Your presence in this community makes us all stronger.

ELCA World Hunger’s Daily Bread Matching Grants support congregations and their partners as they work toward a just world where all are fed. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregations with feeding ministries are eligible to participate. Apply today!

As part of the ELCA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, 200 grants will be available to eligible ministries on a first-come, first-served basis.

Once your application has been approved, you will be able to invite your congregation, networks and friends to donate. To kickstart your campaign, the funds you raise will be matched by ELCA World Hunger with a grant of $500.

DOMESTIC HUNGER GRANTS

We are church together, working toward a just world where all are fed.

ELCA World Hunger Domestic Hunger Grants accompany congregations and their partners throughout the United States and Caribbean as they draw on the strengths of communities to address local issues such as food security, clean water, housing, job readiness, human rights, policy change, leadership development and more. Together, these ministries are part of a comprehensive approach to breaking the cycle of poverty and hunger — for good. Learn how to register and apply. (due before June 1)

Bishop Gronberg:

Resource: Las estaciones del viacrucis en Ingles y en Español

(https://www.ntnl.org/resource-las-estaciones-del-viacrucis-en-ingles-y-en-espanol/ – published Apr. 7)

Accompaniment: Our Partners in ELCSL in the time of COVID-19

(https://www.ntnl.org/accompaniment-our-partners-in-elcsl-in-the-time-of-covid-19/ – published Apr. 8)

Maundy Thursday: Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Scholar, Martyr

(https://www.ntnl.org/maundy-thursday-bonhoeffer-pastor-scholar-martyr/ – published Apr. 9)

Good Friday Greetings and Easter 2 Worship

(https://www.ntnl.org/good-friday-greetings-and-easter-2-worship/ – published Apr. 10)

Easter Sermon Video and Spanish Text Translation

(https://www.ntnl.org/easter-sermon-video-and-spanish-text-translation/ – published Apr. 11)

Pastor Smith:

The Difficult Truths of Holy Week

(https://www.ntnl.org/the-difficult-truths-of-holy-week/ – published Apr. 6)

Maundy Thursday Reflection

(https://www.ntnl.org/maundy-thursday-reflection/ – published Apr. 8)

Seeking the Truth of Good Friday

(https://www.ntnl.org/seeking-the-truth-of-good-friday/ – published Apr. 10)

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Where in the world is?

Based on recommendations from public health officials, and to live out our call to love and protect “the least of these,” Bishop Gronberg, Pastor Totzke, and Pastora Bañales are suspending all congregational visits, in-person meetings, and travel until further notice. They will continue to meet with individuals and groups virtually. Though many buildings are closed, the church is all of us, and ministry continues.