We will learn & have fun together by practicing Spanish language, praying, group practice, and assignments to put your learnings into action.
Target Audience: Adults (Non-Spanish Speakers) Pastors, Deacons, SAWL and Lay members
Focus: Spanish Language Skills, Liturgy Vocabulary, Hispanic Culture awareness; Religious Traditions.
Objectives:
- Introduce key liturgical vocabulary in Spanish
- Explore some of the Hispanic Religious tradition during the liturgical year.
- Practice Spanish grammar and Vocabulary
- Familiarize students with the ELCA Spanish-language liturgies.
Click here to learn more about the Spanish Liturgy program and to register.
Rostered Ministers & Synodically Authorized Worship Leaders Fall Retreat
Let’s get together.
What: This is a retreat for rostered ministers and SAWLs in the NTNL synod to be together. We will take time for intentional conversation, workshops lead by synod colleagues, fellowship, recreation/down time, worship with renewal of ministry vows, and open conversation with Bishop Gronberg.
When: Beginning early evening of Monday, October 27th and ending the morning of Wednesday, October 29th.
Where: Spring Lakes Ranch. 3662 Patton Lake Rd, Aquilla, TX 76622. We will be renting out the entire ranch. We will have access to the lake, kayaking, hiking trails, fishing, pickleball court, fire pit, cute farm animals, and more. To ensure the most comfortable accommodations as possible, rooms will most likely be double occupancy and each room will have access to a private bathroom (so encourage your friend to put you as their roommate when registering).
Registration:
Early Bird Registration now through Aug. 31 $175
Regular Registration Sept. 1 – Oct. 6 $250
For the registration link please email Pastor Kelsey Fitting-Snyder at kelsey@ntnl.org or Anna Thompson at anna@ntnl.org
Portico Benefit Webinars
Portico Benefit Members Webinar on 9/3 at 2:00pm (CT)
Topic: Portico Benefits Members Webinar with Rev. Timothy Schroeder
Time: Sep 3, 2025 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 882 5328 2152
Portico Benefit Employers & Treasurers on 9/3 at 6:00pm (CT)
Topic: Portico Benefits Employers and Treasurers Webinar with Rev. Timothy Schroeder
Time: Sep 3, 2025 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 869 2977 2252
Featured Resources for August
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Where in the world is?
NT-NL synod staff are excited to engage in-person on Sundays for worship. As good stewards of time and travel dollars, we will be utilizing online meeting formats in our new hybrid reality when possible. If you would like to schedule a meeting with the bishop or Synod staff please contact them directly.
Bishop Gronberg:
Aug 3- Sep 1: Sabbatical
Pastora Bañales:
August 28: Dallas Area Interfaith Meeting
August 28: DEM Advisory Team Meeting
August 31: Emanuel, Dallas
Pastor Fitting-Snyder:
August 28: First Call Pastors Check-In, Zoom
September 5-6: Synod Council, Good Shepherd, Irving
September 7: Gulf Coast Synod Bishop’s Installation Service, Living Word, Katy
September 13: Ordination of Brady Fox, Our Saviour’s, Durant
September 14: Installation of Brady Fox, First, Temple
September 20: Panhandle Conference Meeting
September 21: Oslo, Gruver
September 29-October 1: First Call Retreat
Upcoming Events
With the ever-changing guidelines and recommendations in our world right now, as we maintain physical distance in social solidarity, please keep in mind these events may be moved online, postponed, or cancelled:
- August 26: First Call Pastors Check-In, Zoom
- September 5-6: Synod Council, Good Shepherd, Irving
- September 13: Parish Lay Ministry Academy, Fall 2025 Session 1
- September 13: Public Witness Team Meeting
- September 18: NT-NL Youth Leader Lunch, Rejoice, Coppell
- September 23: First Call Pastor Check-In, Zoom
- September 27: NT-NL Youth Confirmation Retreat, Shepherd of Life, Arlington
- October 4: Seeds That Change Banquet, Santa Maria, Irving
Access our full online Calendar here. Updates made regularly.
Save the Date
- October 8, 15, 22, 29: Fall Online Spanish Liturgy Course
- October 27-29: Rostered Minister and SAWL Retreat
- April 24-25, 2026: Synod Assembly
Do you have news or announcements to share? Please submit to office@ntnl.org for consideration for upcoming editions of our weekly news.