Dear Partners in Mission:
This past weekend we celebrated the feast of the Pentecost. The moment the Holy Spirit came like a rush of wind to affirm the words of Jesus that he would send upon the disciples the Spirit and they would be sent into all the world. It is a powerful time for us today, especially as so many are trying to divide us and convince us only some are truly part of the church based on nationality, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, wealth, education, etc… Pentecost blows that notion away and sends us forth.
I had two wonderful opportunities to celebrate this festival this weekend. On Saturday at 1st Sagrada Familia in Garland. Worshiping in English and en Espanol we confirmed and communed new members into this community. It is always a privilege to be a part of these celebrations and I thank Pastor Jose and their lay catechists for inviting me and honoring the office of Bishop by this invitation.
Then Sunday I had the opportunity to be a parent as our middle child affirmed her baptism through the rite of confirmation at our family’s congregation Trinity-FW. Standing with my spouse we presented her for this rite, just as 14 years ago we stood at the baptismal font there and made promises to bring her to this day. Grateful for those at Trinity who have shepherded her on this path and brought her to this place.
The Spirit is at work in our communities and in our lives. As the children’s sermon reminded me on Sunday we can’t see the rush of the wind, but we certainly feel it. God is at work in us and the we are…
#Juntosenmision,
Bishop Gronberg
Synod Assembly Worship and Parish Lay Ministry Academy Graduation
Watch the 2026 Synod Assembly worship and the PLMA Graduation service here.
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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:
May 30: First Communions/Confirmations, San Gabriel, Alvarado
June 7: Abiding Grace-Southlake 15t Anniversary
June 21: Central-Dallas
June 28: Faith-Flower Mound
July 5: Trinity-Fort Worth
Pastora Bañales:
May 31: First Communion and Confirmations, Adviento, Arlington
Pastor Fitting-Snyder:
June 7: Faith, Flower Mound
June 14: Our Saviour’s, Durant
June 21: Immanuel, Killeen
July 6 – 11 Rostered Ministers Gathering and Assistant’s to Bishop Gathering, Indianapolis
July 18: NTNL Candidacy
July 19 Faith, Flower Mound
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:
- June 13: Public Witness Team Meeting
Access our full online Calendar here. Updates made regularly.
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