2025 NT-NL Synod Assembly
Save the Date!
Our next NT-NL Synod Assembly will be hosted by the Panhandle Conference on April 25-26, 2025, at the MCM Elegante in Lubbock, Texas.
Bishop Eaton’s letter on the United Methodist Church General Conference
Read a letter from Bishop Eaton regarding the United Methodist Church General Conference here.
Featured Resources for May
May is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness Month
All congregations are encouraged to choose any Sunday in May to share the truths about the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women using the resources provided here (scroll down to Resources). In addition, worship resources will be available for use in services on each congregation’s #MMIW Sunday. We know it will be the first time many congregation members have heard about this crisis, and we hope these resources continue to inspire conversation and learning in ministries and communities across our church. ELCA #MMIW Sunday is also a day to encourage members and guests of your congregation to wear red to bring greater awareness to MMIW. Remember to post a photo on your post social media channels using the hashtags #MMIW and #ELCA.
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women #MMIW is May 5th
On May 5, we encourage you to join Native people across the United States in wearing red to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Post a selfie or group picture on your social media channels using the hashtags #MMIW and #ELCA. To learn more about the National Day of Awareness and more ways to get involved, read this article from We R Native. More resources can be found on the ELCA MMIW page.
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:
May 19: Calvary, San Angelo
May 26: Advent & Adviento, Arlington
May 27-June 6: Synod Trip, Germany
June 7-8: Wartburg Seminary Board, Iowa
Pastor Totzke:
June 2: St. Stephen Closing Worship, Shreveport
June 7-11: Vacation
June 15: Candidacy Committee, Synod Office
Pastora Bañales:
May 14: DEM’s Region 4 Meeting
May 15: Adviento, Arlington
May 16: Community of Hope, Fort Worth
May 21: DEM Advisory Team
May 22: Latinx Young Adult Ministry
May 23: Spanish Coaching
May 26: Adviento, Arlington
May:27-June 6: Synod Trip, Germany
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 6: Transitional Pastors Check-In, Zoom
- June 8: Public Witness Team Meeting
- June 25: First Call Pastor 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.