Message from Bishop Gronberg
The 12th Annual Herbener Lecture: Who is My Neighbor?
Join The Luther Center of North Texas for an enlightening event at King of Glory, Dallas on October 10th at 7pm. The question of Who is my Neighbor is very challenging in the context of the Israeli war on Gaza. It challenges the core of our theological understanding of this biblical story and the essence of our faith. How can I love my neighbor when my neighbor is my enemy? How do we move from political polarization to be the peacemakers?
Rev. El-Yateem’s is a Palestinian-American Lutheran Pastor born in Bethlehem and Executive Director for Service and Justice at the ELCA. His presentation will challenge our understanding of our discipleship in the context of war, migration, and displacement as we respond to our neighbor’s needs. It is a call to live as liberated people of faith to serve our neighbor freely.
For more information or to register click here.
Rostered Leaders Luncheon with Rev. El-Yateem
Rostered Leaders are invited to join Bishop Gronberg for lunch with guest lecturer Rev. Khader El-Yateem ahead of his lecture that evening. Lunch will be served at 11:30am on October 10th at King of Glory, Dallas (6411 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75240).
RSVP for this opportunity here. RSVPs due by October 4th.
Trinity, Fort Worth is Hiring a Communications Director
Trinity, Fort Worth is seeking a Director of Communications to manage their print and electronic communications, manage their social media pages, monitor their webpage, provide a welcome to those arriving on site, and communicate with the pastor about pastoral needs. This is a salaried position of 25 hours a week with compensation in the range of $27,000-$32,000 per year, depending on experience.
If you know someone who is interested, please send them the link and encourage them to submit a resume and cover letter to Pastor Kendra Mohn at mohn@tlcfw.org.
NT-NL Synodical Women’s Organization’s August Newsletter
You can read about the happenings of our Synodical Women’s Organization 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 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 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, River Legacy Park, Arlington
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 22: Poder Latinx Young Adult Worship, River Legacy Park, Arlington
- September 24: First Call Pastors Check-In, Zoom
- September 28: Confirmation Retreat, Preston Meadow, Plano
- October 10: 12th Annual Herbener Lecture “Who is My Neighbor”, King of Glory, Dallas
- October 12: Cost of Poverty Experience, Calvary, Richland Hills
- October 12: Parish Lay Ministry Academy, Zoom
- October 11-12: WELCA Women’s Retreat, King of Glory, Dallas
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.