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SUMMARY:Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:2nd Saturday of each month \nOpen to all
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/public-witness-team-peace-justice-monthly-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:2nd Saturday of each month \nOpen to all
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/public-witness-team-peace-justice-monthly-meeting-2/
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SUMMARY:Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:2nd Saturday of each month \nOpen to all
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/public-witness-team-peace-justice-monthly-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170311T100000
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SUMMARY:Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:2nd Saturday of each month \nOpen to all
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/public-witness-team-peace-justice-monthly-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church\, 715 E. Lamar Blvd.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States
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SUMMARY:2017 Lutheran Legislative Event
DESCRIPTION:“Called to be Light” \nThe 2017 Lutheran Legislative Event\, sponsored by the NT-NL Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice\, the Southwestern Texas Synod‘s Poverty and Justice Task Force\, and Texas Impact\, will be held at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Austin\, starting the afternoon of Sunday\, February 12\, and will conclude about 1:00 pm on Tuesday\, February 14. \nFlyer | Bulletin insert \nWe strongly encourage your participation! \nYou can register online here.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2017-lutheran-legislative-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170225T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170225T160000
DTSTAMP:20170907T141803Z
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SUMMARY:Creation Care and Climate Change: It's About the Kids!
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE LIVE STREAM. \nJoin us for a discussion about environmental stewardship and actions we can take today as Christians to care for the Earth. \nWe will look at our theological and biblical mandates to care for the earth with a focus on climate change. We will talk about what we can possibly do about it through world economies\, governments\, corporations\, and our own households for the good of our children and grandchildren. \nAn outstanding faculty will outline the theological and biblical context for creation care and the Church’s responsibility to future generations. They will show us the urgent need to live out a bold vision: to reduce our carbon footprint and take an active role in public policy. \nPresenters include:\nDr. Barbara Rossing\, New Testament professor\, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago\nDr. Mark Z. Jacobson\, Director of the Atmosphere and Energy Program\, Stanford University\nCheryl Simmons\, Natural Resources Conservation Service\, Department of Agriculture\nBee Moorhead and the Rev. Sam Brannon\, Texas Impact\nBishop Erik Gronberg\, NT-NL Synod\, ELCA \nDiscussion will probe next steps. What should we do next\, after this event is over? Let’s work together to come up with ideas to bring to individuals\, congregations\, and the global church. How might the church encourage action everywhere that will address the pressing problem of climate change? \nClick here for a detailed agenda and a summary of presenters’ bios. \nClick here for a bulletin insert in color. / Click here for a bulletin insert in black and white. \nClick here for the Facebook event page. \nSponsored by the NT-NL Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice and Texas Impact.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/creation-care-climate-change/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161001T160000
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SUMMARY:BRIDGES Book Club - First gathering
DESCRIPTION:In order to provide opportunities for us to learn\, to talk\, and to grow in our understanding of each other in a safe and constructive environment\, the NT-NL’s Public Witness Team has established BRIDGES\, a book club where these conversations may take place. \n \nThe first book for discussion is Jim Wallis’s America’s Original Sin: Racism\, White Privilege\, and the Bridge to a New America\, available for purchase from the publisher (see above link)\, from most bookstores\, or at a discount from Half Price Books or on Amazon.com. \nYou are welcome to invite friends. If you wish to be on the email list for details regarding BRIDGES Book Club gatherings\, please send your name\, phone number\, and email address to the NT-NL Communications person at Jason@NTNL.org. \nLOCATIONS (Choose the site most convenient for you.) \nBethany Lutheran Church\n10101 Walnut Hill\, Dallas\, TX 75238 \nTrinity Lutheran Church\n3621 Tulsa Way\, Fort Worth\, TX 76107 \nLight refreshments will be available. \nClick here for a bulletin insert to inform your congregation and get them involved. \nFor more education on this topic\, see our webpage: Racial Justice and Equity Resources. \nInitiative of the NT-NL Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice.\nFind us on Facebook: NT-NL Public Witness Team.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/bridges-book-club-first-gathering/
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SUMMARY:Public Witness for Peace & Justice June Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we read and discuss the ELCA’s Social Statement on Race\, Ethnicity\, and Culture\, paying particular attention to its biblical and theological foundations. \nLed by Pr. Chuck Hubbard (Gloria Dei\, Garland). \nFind the social statement and related materials here. \nIf you would like to be a part of this event but live outside the DFW Metroplex\, please contact the Mission Area office at MissionOffice@ntnl.org to talk about online participation options. \n\n\n\nWe will then look at each of the three major sections of the social statement: “Facing God”\, “Facing Obstacles”\, “Doing Justice”.\n\nThe questions that will be asked as we examine these sections:\n\nWhat did you find strikingly helpful or important?\nWhat more do believe should have been said?  Try to identify some biblical and/or theological grounding for your comments.\n\nFinally\, we will be asking ourselves: In what way might the contents of this document and our discussion about it give shape and energy for our work today?\n\nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/public-witness-for-peace-justice-june-bible-study/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150711T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150711T120000
DTSTAMP:20170907T141828Z
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SUMMARY:Public Witness for Peace and Justice July Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:This meeting of the Public Witness Team will serve as a “listening event” (discussion opportunity for us) as part of the early study phase taking place churchwide\, which will eventually lead to the development of a Social Statement on Women and Justice. \nAt this listening event\, we will challenge ourselves to be intentional about identifying the significant biblical and theological groundings for the issues that are raised.   The most significant issues identified will be conveyed to the team by Sarah Skinner\, who is engaged in developing the social statement. \nFind more information about ELCA’s Women and Justice Task Force here. \nIf you would like to be a part of this event but live outside the DFW Metroplex\, please contact the Mission Area office at MissionOffice@ntnl.org to talk about online participation options.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/public-witness-for-peace-and-justice-july-bible-study/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150419T203000
DTSTAMP:20170907T141850Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Tent of Nations: Daoud Nasser
DESCRIPTION:We are deeply disappointed to inform you and members of your community that we have had to make the difficult decision to shorten the Spring 2015 tour of Tent of Nations. We are always very reluctant to cancel any Tour.  We know how important these moments are for strengthening your community’s understanding of the struggle\, and how important the support is that Daoud receives from the people gathered at such events. \nAs you know\, the Nassar family has been fighting in the Israeli courts since 1991 to retain their ownership of the family’s land which was originally purchased and registered in 1916.  The local authorities in the Gush Etzion Settlement area\, in which the Tent of Nations is located\, are now requiring the land be re-registered for the fourth time\, and have placed new requirements on the family to provide additional evidence in their application.  The deadline for doing so is April 21st. \nContinually shortened times allowed for response to these requirements are making it more difficult for Daoud to be away from the land\, and the family is fearful that some kind of unforeseen action will be taken against the land\, and think this is more likely if he is out of the country. \nAs you know\, life under the occupation is not only oppressive\, but unpredictable for Palestinians.  The rules often change on the spur of the moment.  It’s amazing how resilient the Palestinian people have been under such circumstances.   We hope you will continue to lift up the Nassar family and all Palestinians in your prayer and action. \nWe also would an invitation to come to your community in the Fall.  If there is interest in such an opportunity\, let us know.  Beth Moore\, our Tour Director\, will be contacting you in the near future about this possibility. \nAgain\, on behalf of the Steering Committee of The Friends of Tent of Nations North America we are grateful for your willingness to host the tour\, acknowledge the tremendous amount of work you have put in to making it happen\, and hope that in the near future\, we might be invited to join you in your work for peace with justice in Palestine/Israel. \nGratefully\, \nBill Plitt\, Executive Director \nFriends of Tent of Nations North America \n\n  \nDaoud Nasser from Tent of Nations\nPresented by the NT-NL Public Witness Team–Peace Not Walls \nPalestinian Lutheran Daoud Nasser will share the message of Tent of Nations April 19\, at 6:30 P.M.\, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ft. Worth and April 21 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Dallas. Mr. Nasser is from Bethlehem and a member of Christmas Lutheran Church there. He is a leader in the Tent of Nations organization. \nTent of Nations seeks to prepare young people in Palestine to make positive contributions to their society through the values of understanding and peaceful coexistence. The organic farm where the education and work camps take place is under threat of confiscation by the Israeli military. It is about 33 miles southwest of Bethlehem. \nIn May 2014\, the Israeli military bulldozed 1\,500 productive fruit trees growing on the Nasser farm. Daoud Nasser will explain the challenges facing his family’s farming efforts from the military and surrounding Israeli settlements. Read more about it here: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/emergentvillage/2014/11/we-refuse-to-be-enemies/ \nDaoud Nasser’s presentation is part of NT-NL’s participation in the ELCA strategy: Peace Not Walls: Stand for Justice in the Holy Land. \nFor more information\, contact Ann Hafften at 817-613-7906 or Laura Hunt at 817-705-6282.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/tent-of-nations-ftworth/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150421T210000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Tent of Nations: Daoud Nasser
DESCRIPTION:We are deeply disappointed to inform you and members of your community that we have had to make the difficult decision to shorten the Spring 2015 tour of Tent of Nations. We are always very reluctant to cancel any Tour.  We know how important these moments are for strengthening your community’s understanding of the struggle\, and how important the support is that Daoud receives from the people gathered at such events. \nAs you know\, the Nassar family has been fighting in the Israeli courts since 1991 to retain their ownership of the family’s land which was originally purchased and registered in 1916.  The local authorities in the Gush Etzion Settlement area\, in which the Tent of Nations is located\, are now requiring the land be re-registered for the fourth time\, and have placed new requirements on the family to provide additional evidence in their application.  The deadline for doing so is April 21st. \nContinually shortened times allowed for response to these requirements are making it more difficult for Daoud to be away from the land\, and the family is fearful that some kind of unforeseen action will be taken against the land\, and think this is more likely if he is out of the country. \nAs you know\, life under the occupation is not only oppressive\, but unpredictable for Palestinians.  The rules often change on the spur of the moment.  It’s amazing how resilient the Palestinian people have been under such circumstances.   We hope you will continue to lift up the Nassar family and all Palestinians in your prayer and action. \nWe also would an invitation to come to your community in the Fall.  If there is interest in such an opportunity\, let us know.  Beth Moore\, our Tour Director\, will be contacting you in the near future about this possibility. \nAgain\, on behalf of the Steering Committee of The Friends of Tent of Nations North America we are grateful for your willingness to host the tour\, acknowledge the tremendous amount of work you have put in to making it happen\, and hope that in the near future\, we might be invited to join you in your work for peace with justice in Palestine/Israel. \nGratefully\, \nBill Plitt\, Executive Director \nFriends of Tent of Nations North America \n\n  \nDaoud Nasser from Tent of Nations\nPresented by the NT-NL Public Witness Team–Peace Not Walls \nPalestinian Lutheran Daoud Nasser will share the message of Tent of Nations April 19\, at 6:30 P.M.\, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ft. Worth and April 21 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Dallas. Mr. Nasser is from Bethlehem and a member of Christmas Lutheran Church there. He is a leader in the Tent of Nations organization. \nTent of Nations seeks to prepare young people in Palestine to make positive contributions to their society through the values of understanding and peaceful coexistence. The organic farm where the education and work camps take place is under threat of confiscation by the Israeli military. It is about 33 miles southwest of Bethlehem. \nIn May 2014\, the Israeli military bulldozed 1\,500 productive fruit trees growing on the Nasser farm. Daoud Nasser will explain the challenges facing his family’s farming efforts from the military and surrounding Israeli settlements. Read more about it here: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/emergentvillage/2014/11/we-refuse-to-be-enemies/ \nDaoud Nasser’s presentation is part of NT-NL’s participation in the ELCA strategy: Peace Not Walls: Stand for Justice in the Holy Land. \nFor more information\, contact Terry Guy at 214-348-9690 or churchoffice@bethany.net.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/tent-of-nations-dallas/
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SUMMARY:Legislative Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Do you wonder if our Texas legislators are aware of the issues important to Lutherans? Would you like to help them out? Here is your opportunity learn how to have an impact on the legislative process! \nTexas Impact will present a briefing event at Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church in Arlington on April 11. The briefing will begin at 10:00 a.m. Cost for the event is $10. Lunch will be provided. \nSince the 2015 session is underway\, we will start with an update on the nature and progress of bills currently under consideration. Director Bee Moorhead and the Texas Impact staff will focus on five key areas: immigration\, education\, criminal justice\, medical care\, and water management. \nParticipants will learn how they can make an impact during this legislative session and what should be done to prepare for the 2017 session. It is important to be thinking about 2017 now\, so we hope to see you on April 11. \nTexas Impact is a statewide religious grassroots network whose members include church bodies\, congregations and individuals of the Christian\, Jewish and Muslim faiths. The NT-NL Mission Area has a longstanding membership in the organization. For more about Texas Impact\, see the website: http://texasimpact.org \nFor more information\, contact: Pastor Franz Schemmel at franzschemmel@gmail.com or 817-613-7906\, or Pastor Chuck Hubbard  at 214-395-6978.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/legislative-briefing/
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