NT-NL Synod insert
In case you missed it, here is our synod insert from the July edition of Living Lutheran. We appreciate this opportunity to lift up the incredible work of our leaders and worshiping communities.
Double Your Impact
We have a wonderful opportunity to support our partners at Upbring and have our donations matched!
Thanks to a $15,000 Matching Gift Challenge issued by a generous friend of Upbring, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar. That’s right; your gift today will go twice as far to help a child find hope, healing, and a path to success. This Summer Match ends August 31, so please give a generous gift of support today.
Three Sides Podcast
Three Sides is a monthly podcast featuring stories from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). As a church that believes God is calling us into the world – together, Three Sides will present diverse voices from across the ELCA. Listen as we share unique stories from across this church.
In our introductory episode, Shanna Crawford, Philip LaDeur and Andrew Steele talk about why they’re excited to co-host the ELCA’s new podcast. Our hosts also give listeners a sneak peek of the first episode, “Women who lead,” which launches this month.
Featured Resources for August
Planning ahead… Rostered Ministers Appreciation (celebrated in October)
Doing God’s work in the world calls for leaders who bring a variety of training, skills, interests, and life experiences to the work they do in congregations, communities, and partner organizations. Whether serving as a pastor or deacon, rostered ministers carry out the work and mission of this church, sharing God’s love with the world through the good news of Jesus Christ.
This fall, please join us for Rostered Ministers Appreciation to thank our leaders for all they do! Using new resources, including an online peer-to-peer fundraising tool, host a Rostered Ministers Appreciation event to thank your pastor or deacon for all they do and ensure future leaders can respond to the call to serve, just like them. This is a great opportunity to show your pastor or deacon your congregation’s appreciation — all while supporting the next generation of leaders through the ELCA Fund for Leaders and Youth and Young Adults.
Save the Date
OLOGY The Symposium: A Dialogue Between Psychology and Theology
Richardson, TX
October 4, 8:30am-1:30pm
Convened by the Pastoral Counseling Center
Join us for a dialogue between psychology and theology for mental health professionals and the faith community.
Research indicates the need for a dialogue between the disciplines of psychology and theology. People often go to ministers first when they face a challenge and many clients want to be able to include their faith and spirituality in therapy. The Center is convening psychotherapists, psychologists, ministers, church leaders, congregational care volunteers, and medical professionals to learn about the latest research and thought on the intersection of mental health and spirituality.
Cost
Symposium/Lunch: $45.
Symposium/Lunch and 4 hours of CEU credits for LCSWs, LPCs, LMFTs, and Licensed Psychologists: $100.
Keynote Address by Dr. Mark McMinn
The Science of Virtue: Why Positive Psychology Matters to the Church
Dr. McMinn will guide exploration of several virtues currently being studied in positive psychology, including forgiveness, wisdom, gratitude, and humility, how Christian thought can help refine the constructs being studied in positive psychology, and ways the scientific study of virtue may be helpful in Christian faith communities.
Recent Blog Posts
Bishop Gronberg:
(https://www.ntnl.org/lemon-cake-at-st-andew-hurst/ – published Aug. 21)
(https://www.ntnl.org/nt-nl-welcomes-elca-missionary-the-rev-carrie-smith/ – published Aug. 23)
Pastor Totzke:
(https://www.ntnl.org/heart-of-texas-road-trip/ – published Aug. 25)
(https://www.ntnl.org/ordination-weekend-part-1/ – published Aug. 25)
(https://www.ntnl.org/ordination-weekend-part-2/ – published Aug. 26)
(https://www.ntnl.org/ordination-weekend-intermission/ – published Aug. 26)
Pastora Bañales:
(https://www.ntnl.org/congregational-vitality-training-seattle-wa/ – published Aug. 23)
Where in the world is?
Bishop Gronberg:
- Sep. 1: Installation of the Rev. Sue Briner as bishop in Southwestern Texas Synod, San Antonio
Pastor Totzke:
- Sep. 1: Installation of the Rev. Sue Briner as bishop in Southwestern Texas Synod, San Antonio
Pastora Bañales:
- Aug. 30: NT-NL Stewardship Team, Grace, Fort Worth
Upcoming Events
- Aug. 28-30: “Undoing Racism” Training, Arlington, TX
- Sep. 1: Bishop Installation for the Southwestern Texas Synod, San Antonio, TX
- Sep. 7: The Bolder Board Training, North Texas
- Sep. 9: “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday
- Sep. 15: PLMA Fall 2018, Course 1, Briarwood
- Sep. 17: Boundary Training: Healthy Relationships in Ministry, Fort Worth, TX
- Sep. 20-22: Synod Council meetings, Briarwood
- Sep. 21-23: Middle School Retreat, Briarwood
- Sep. 22: MEF Board meeting, Briarwood
- Sep. 24: The Church of the Damascus Road Golf Outing and Fund Raiser, Fort Worth, TX
- Sep. 24-26: 2018 First Call Retreat, Briarwood
- Sep. 28-30: Addiction & Faith Conference, Bloomington, MN
- Sep. 29: Panhandle Fall Conference: An introduction to The Generosity Project, Wilson, TX
- Oct. 2: Mosaic Partners in Possibilities fundraiser lunch, San Angelo, TX
- Oct. 4: OLOGY The Symposium: A Dialogue Between Psychology and Theology, Richardson, TX
- Oct. 6: Fall Festival & Thrivent Cook-Off, Briarwood
Access our full online Calendar here. Updates made regularly.
Do you have news or announcements to share? Please submit to the Synod office (office@ntnl.org) for consideration for upcoming NT-NL News.