Synod Assembly Registration is Now Open
Synod Assembly will be Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th at Advent, Arlington (3232 S Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76015).
You can find more information on Assembly here.
Registration for NT-NL’s Synod Assembly is now open. You can register here. Registration will close April 15, 2026 . There will be no on site registration and Assembly will be fully in-person. No refunds will be issued after April 1st. Changes to your voting members can be made up until registration closes on April 15th.
Annual Rostered/ Authorized Leader Report
Church Property Resource Hub Townhalls
You are invited to learn more about the Church Property Resource Hub, a new project of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), at one of three upcoming town halls. These webinars are an introduction to the project for congregations and all people connected to the management of church property. Join to explore support available to congregation leaders as they seek to steward property in faithful and practical ways.
Tuesday, March 17, 1 p.m. Central time
Register today.
Thursday, March 19, 4 p.m. Central time
Register today.
Tuesday, March 24, 1 p.m. Central time
Register today.
Developed in response to requests from synod and congregational leaders, the Church Property Resource Hub offers support in navigating the opportunities and challenges that buildings and land represent for congregational vitality and the wider mission of the church.
You can read about the happenings of our Synodical Women’s Organization here.
Featured Resources for February
Celebrate the bold women in your life. Bold Women’s Day–observed the first Sunday of March –celebrates all Lutheran women who have acted or are acting boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. Some women are bold in their unceasing prayers. Other women are bold in their service to those in need. Still other women are bold in their advocacy or through their hospitality. Whether we live out our bold story of faith in the workplace, family, home, or community, our faith compels us to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s all about living out our baptismal call, about being a disciple of Christ. Resources can be found here: https://www.womenoftheelca.org/bold-womens-day
March 8, 2026 is International Women’s Day
When we give, we gain. Together, let’s help forge gender equality through abundant giving. The International Women’s Day 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it’s intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.
Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women’s advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world. What will you Give to Gain gender equality?
Resources can be found here: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
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:
February 22: Central, Dallas
March 3-7: Conference of Bishops, Chicago, IL
March 18: Central, Dallas
Pastora Bañales:
February 23: ELCA Evangelism Network Gathering
Pastor Fitting-Snyder:
February 20-21: Calvary Lutheran Women’s Retreat
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:
- February 19: NT-NL Youth Leader Lunch, Rejoice, Coppell
- February 24: First Call Pastors Check-in, Zoom
- February 27-March 2: NT-NL Youth Confirmation and High School Youth Weekend
- March 14: Parish Lay Ministry Academy, Spring 2026
- March 14: Public Witness Team Meeting
- March 19: NT-NL Youth Leader Lunch, Rejoice, Coppell
- March 24: First Call Pastors Check-In, Zoom
- March 28: Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest Board Meeting
Access our full online Calendar here. Updates made regularly.
Save the Date
- April 24-25, 2026: Synod Assembly, Advent, Arlington
Do you have news or announcements to share? Please submit to office@ntnl.org for consideration for upcoming editions of our weekly news.