August Mission Support Memo
In the August 2024 Mission Support Memo you can hear about how the ELCA Youth Gathering is both a place of faith formation and empowering each of us to share faith and inclusion in our church.
We are grateful for the work with and among each other that bring such incredible stories. These stories allow us to share Christ among us and live out the amazing generosity of Mission Support that makes so much of this ministry happen — together.
NTNL Confirmation Retreat
Join confirmation students from across the synod at Preston Meadow, Plano from 9:00-4:00 for a day of camp songs, games, Bible studies, crafts and activities centered around the sacraments. This is being led by the Crosstails Ministry staff. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Early bird registration is $18.00 if you register before September 15th. Regular registration is $45.00
Find more information and registration details here.
Featured Resources for September
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. September is used to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide. The goal of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and other advocacy groups is to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.
For more information and resources for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month go to the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ website.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988, go to 988lifeline.org/chat or text NAMI to 741-741
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:
September 8: King of Glory, Dallas
September 15: Rejoice, Frisco
September 22: Messiah Church Council, Weatherford
September 22: Latinx Young Adult Commissioning
September 24-27: ELCA Conference of Bishops
September 29: Trinity Building Dedication, Fort Worth
Pastora Bañales:
September 6: Synod Council, Good Shepherd, Irving
September 7-16: Vacation
September 19: Stewardship of Life Institute (SOLI) Board Meeting
September 20: DEM Advisory Team Meeting, Waco
September 21: Spiritual Feast for the Journey Gathering, Waco
September 22: Latinx Young Adult Worship Service, San Gabriel, Alvarado
September 24-26: Region 4 DEMs Retreat, Kansas City
Pastor Fitting-Snyder
September 22: Four Mile, Mabank
September 29: Immanuel, Kileen
September 30-October 2: First Call Retreat, La Grange
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:
- September 6-7: Synod Council Meeting, Good Shepherd, Irving
- September 6: Installation of Pastor Kelsey Fitting-Snyder, Good Shepherd, Irving
- September 10: UNT Campus Ministry Lunch & Learn
- September 14: Public Witness Team Meeting
- September 14: Parish Lay Ministry Academy, Zoom
- September 24: First Call Pastors Check-In, Zoom
- September 28: Confirmation Retreat, Preston Meadow, Plano
- October 12: Cost of Poverty Experience, Calvary, Richland Hills
- October 12: Parish Lay Ministry Academy, 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.