The Eleventh Annual Herbener Lecture: The Psychology of Christian Nationalism
In this time of political and religious discord, having an understanding of the Christian nationalist movement is critical for the Gospel work of social justice. What attracts people to extremist views, and how can we talk with family members, friends, and congregation members who have “gone down the rabbit hole” of right-wing politics and conspiracy theories? As the 2024 election cycle draws closer, the Rev. Dr. Pamela Cooper-White will give a presentation based on her new book “The Psychology of Christian Nationalism” (Fortress Press, 2022), and engage in Q&A and discussion with participants around these critical and timely issues.
Join the Luther Center of North Texas on November 16th at 7pm at King of Glory- Dallas. Find more information and reserve your seat here.
Nourishing Vocation Project’s Daily Advent Devotional
The Nourishing Vocation Project of from St. Olaf College has released a daily Advent devotional.
The Nourishing Vocation Project for Thriving Congregations is a four-phase experience that invites individual participants and whole congregations to deepen their understanding of God’s call upon their life and work so that they might more intentionally live life on purpose and engage in ministry on purpose for the common good.
Featured Resources for November
Lutheran women have a long history of Bible study, discipleship, and desire to deepen their spiritual life and learn about issues.
Women of the ELCA offers FREE downloadable program resources—including many in Spanish—to help you grow in faith and engage in ministry and action: https://www.womenoftheelca.
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:
Nov 12: Trinity, Sherman
Nov 19: Immanuel, Killeen
Pastor Totzke:
Nov 11: PLMA
Nov 12: Christ the Servant, Allen
Nov 18: Candidacy Committee, Synod Office
Nov 28: First Call Pastors Check-in, Zoom
Pastora Bañales:
Nov 9: Santa Maria, Irving
Nov 10: Latinx Youth Retreat
Nov 14: First Sagrada Familia, Garland
Nov 15: Mission Developers and Redevelopers Lunch, Synod Office
Nov 18-19: St. Stephen, Shreveport
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:
- Nov 11: Parish Lay Ministry Academy, Course 3
- Nov 11: Public Witness Team Meeting
- Nov 28: First Call Pastors Check-in, Zoom
- Nov 30: Cultivating Compassion Session 11: Practice- Reparations, Online
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.