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Planning for the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Discover how the 500th anniversary of the Reformation (October 31, 2017) is being supported by Augsburg Fortress through the ongoing release of essential resources for congregations. There are ongoing webinars covering Worship & Music and Faith Formation.
CEU Option
Clinicians and Pastors are invited to join a conversation on Responding to Family Violence: Integrating Spiritual and Clinical Perspectives with Rev. Dr. Joretta Marshall, Executive VP and Dean of Brite Divinity School, Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care and Counseling, on Wednesday, October 26, 9:00am – 3:00pm, at First Christian Church, 601 N Lee Ave, Odessa, TX 79761. Registration is $20 and includes lunch. CEU available.
Rev. Dr. Marshall has explored issues of violence through her scholarship and work as a pastoral counselor. She is particularly interested in the ways that religion can be both mis-used, and yet an incredibly rich resource, for persons. The staff of the Samaritan Counseling Center in Midland will provide deeper clinical expertise and an awareness of the resources that are available.
Featured Resource 
Faith, Sexism, Justice: Conversations toward a Social Statement
(A study from the ELCA Task Force on Women and Justice: One in Christ)
Save the Date
Tri-Synodical Lutheran Men in Mission Gathering
Christ Lutheran Church, Georgetown, TX
February 10-11, 2017
The Keynote Speaker will be Brigadier General Charles Duke, the 10th and youngest astronaut to walk on the moon. More details forthcoming.
Where in the world is?
Bishop Gronberg:
- Oct. 17-19 – Bishop’s Convocation: Emotional Intelligence & Effective Congregational Leadership
- Oct. 22 – Briarwood Strategic Planning
- Oct. 23 – St. Paul, Crawford
Pr. Kris Totzke:
Upcoming Events
- Oct. 24: Get Ready for Wright (SMU/Perkins)
- Oct 27: Live Webcast with ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
- Oct. 28: Now What? A Symposium on Repurposing (ELCA Mission Investment Fund)
- Oct. 29: Briarwood Invitational Golf Outing
- Oct. 31: LiveStream: Joint Ecumenical Commemoration of the Reformation (Lutheran World Federation)
- Nov. 15-17: Simply Wright: N. T. Wright @ Perkins/SMU
- Nov. 18-20: Region 4 Global Mission / World Hunger Synod Leaders Consultation (ELCA)
- Nov. 19: Parish Lay Mission Academy
- Nov. 20: Lutheran Campus Ministry Trivia Challenge
- Dec. 2-4: NT-NL High School Service Weekend
- Dec. 2-4: NT-NL Advent Retreat for 4th, 5th, 6th graders
- Dec. 4: Sunday Brunch at Briarwood
Access our full online Calendar here. Updates made regularly.
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