Camp Chrysalis Anniversary Liturgy
Camp Chrysalis was dedicated on June 18, 1950. They are inviting congregations to honor the 75th Anniversary of Camp Chrysalis in worship this month.
In the last 75 years Camp Chrysalis has grown from a little over 40 acres to just under 100 acres. Buildings and play equipment have been added and removed, but the core of Camp Chrysalis has remained. Generations of youth, adults and families have had the opportunity to step away from their day to day, come to this beautiful, holy ground and grow with Christ.
Since the anniversary is on a Wednesday. They are encouraging congregations to offer 75 seconds of silent prayer on June 22 and then close with a prayer of thanksgiving. They have included a litany and prayer of dedication that echoes those shared in the service 75 years ago. Thanks be to God!
Trinity Lutheran Children’s Center, Fort Worth is Hiring
For over 60 years, Trinity Lutheran Children’s Center (TLCC) in Fort Worth, TX (www.tlcfw.org/childrens-
TLCC is currently seeking the next Director who will build on a strong foundation of church/school partnership, well-respected history, and reputation for a nurturing, collaborative community that provides exemplary care and fosters personal growth and a love of learning among the staff, children and families.
The Director is responsible for all aspects of the daily operation of the TLCC, including staff hiring, development, and management, family, church and community relations, budget development and oversight, licensing and safety standards, and other duties that may be identified on an ongoing basis.
Trinity Lutheran Children’s Center is licensed by the State of Texas Health & Human Services Commission. For more information and a full job posting, visit https://tlcfw.org/employment/ All inquiries should be sent to Pastor Kendra Mohn at mohn@tlcfw.org.
Featured Resources for June
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS) is now Global Refuge. Their mission to welcome the stranger is still the same. To learn more about the name change, their work, and their plans for enhanced faith and mobilization work, watch their webinar.
Congregations who support Global Refuge across the country will be receiving a special mailing with Global Refuge brochures, flyers and more. Please email outreach@globalrefuge.org if you would like your congregation to be added to the list. You can also download bulletin inserts to share in your community.
In response to requests for resources to have difficult conversations about immigration and how to counter disinformation, Global Refuge hosted a webinar for faith leaders from across the country. In this webinar, they shared a toolkit for countering disinformation and gave tips for having these conversations. Download the Disinformation Toolkit to explore common myths and facts as well as talking points and stories to share with your community. To learn more about these resources, watch a live Recording of the Webinar.
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20th and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. World Refugee Day is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives.
Whoever. Wherever. Whenever.
Everyone has the right to seek safety.
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:
June 22: Immanuel, Kileen
June 29: Grace, Carrollton
Pastora Bañales:
June 16-23: Vacation
June 24: Annual Women’s Retreat Planning Team, First Sagrada Familia, Garland
June 26: PODER Latinx Adolescents Fall Retreat Planning Team
June 29: St. Luke’s, Richardson
June 30: Digital Spanish Coaching Training
Pastor Fitting-Snyder:
June 22: Trinity, Clovis and St. Paul, Levelland
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:
- June 24: First Call Pastors Check-In, Zoom
- July 12: Public Witness Team Meeting
- July 22: First Call Pastors Check-In, Zoom
Access our full online Calendar here. Updates made regularly.
Do you have news or announcements to share? Please submit to office@ntnl.org for consideration for upcoming editions of our weekly news.