In This Issue
Assembly Recordings
Army Reserve Chaplain
Interfaith Summit for Immigrant and Worker Justice
Portico Updates
Upcoming Events
Reminders
Assembly Recordings
The following recordings are now available on the NT-NL YouTube channel.
The Rev. Dr. George Mason’s keynote presentation from Friday, April 28:
Rev. Mason graciously sent us the text as well: A Baptist Blessing to My Lutheran Cousins
The Rev. Louise Johnson’s sermon from Friday, April 28:
Bishop Erik K. J. Gronberg’s sermon from Saturday, April 29:
You can also access these, and the resources from ELCA VP Bill Horne, on our Assembly event page: https://www.ntnl.org/event/2017-mission-synod-assembly/.
Army Reserve Chaplain
Congratulations to The Rev. Joe Woodward, pastor of St. John, Bartlett, who is now also serving as Army Reserve Chaplain.
Interfaith Summit for Immigrant and Worker Justice
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Here are flyers to help advertise the event in English and Spanish.
Here is the Facebook event page.
Please contact Rev. Marvin Wiser with any questions at marvin@workersdefense.org.
Portico Updates
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Greetings from Portico!
Following a week of uncertainty related to the Senate health care bill, one thing’s for certain: health care is complex. The good news is your organization doesn’t have to navigate this complex landscape alone. Portico continues to monitor the legislative process closely. You can count on us to share updates and provide leadership through potential changes just as we did when the Affordable Care Act was signed into law.
We’re working to cut through complexity for members with ELCA-Primary health benefits, too. That means taking a more personalized, proactive approach. New in 2017:
Personalized support doesn’t only improve members’ lives. It also helps us control costs. As a ministry of the ELCA, we’re deeply committed to good health and good stewardship. I look forward to sharing more with you about what this commitment means for the future as we announce 2018 health contribution rates in August.
Peace,
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Upcoming Events
Here are leadership highlights:
- Jul. 8: Public Witness Team monthly meeting
- Jul. 13-16: “all anew” Women of the ELCA Tenth Triennial Gathering
- Jul. 21-23: The Bold Gathering (Lutheran Men in Mission)
- Aug. 7-10: ELCA Rostered Ministers Gathering
- Aug. 12: Public Witness Team monthly meeting
- Aug. 12: NT-NL SWO Retreat
- Aug. 19: MEF Board meeting
- Aug. 26: NT-NL SWO Board Meeting
- Sep. 9: Public Witness Team monthly meeting
- Sep. 10: “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday (ELCA Day of Service)
- Sep. 16: PLMA, Fall 2017, Course 1
- Sep. 21-23: Synod Council meeting
- Sep. 25: “Revisiting the 95 Thesis” (Luther Center of North Texas)
For a complete list of upcoming events in, and important to, our Synod, you can access our Calendar of Events online.
Reminders
- The 2017 Prayer Partners list can be found at ntnl.org/2017prayerpartners.
- Please update the contact info for the person (or people) who manage your congregation’s communications!
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