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SUMMARY:Synod Council and MEF Board meetings
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nThese meetings will be held online only. Since the last two years we had to move online due to weather\, it seems wise to simply plan for that now. \nSynod Council (and Deans) will be meeting 1:00-4:00pm. \nMore details forthcoming.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/synod-council-and-mef-board-meetings-feb-2023/
CATEGORIES:Mission Endowment Fund,NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T212844Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Council and MEF Board meetings
DESCRIPTION:This will be a hybrid event. Conference deans and assistant deans are invited to join us. \nSynod Council meeting: 8:45am – 2:00pm. Additional details are being communicated directly to Synod Council members\, as well as to Deans and Assistant Deans. \nMEF Board meeting: 9:00am – 3:00pm. Additional details are being communicated directly to MEF Board members as well.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/synod-council-and-mef-board-meetings/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Briarwood Leadership Center,Mission Endowment Fund,NT-NL Synod
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220724
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SUMMARY:MYJ2 Multicultural Youth Gathering 2022
DESCRIPTION:NT-NL Multicultural Youth will be gathering at Briarwood\, July 21-23\, for 3 full days of fun\, learning\, and fellowship! \nThis is an event primarily for youth of color. Congregations whose youth group is made up of a majority of youth of color can register all interested youth\, even if they are youth of European decent. Congregations that don’t meet this criteria can register individual members. The event is open to any youth who would have been eligible to attend the 2022 National Youth Gathering. \nEach congregation must have at least 1 adult for every 8 youth attending. Adults do not need to be people of color. \nBriarwood will host meals starting with lunch on Thursday through dinner on Saturday as well as overnight accommodations. Events will start around 10am on Thursday and run until 8:30pm on Saturday. If you need to arrive on Wednesday and/or stay through Sunday\, Briarwood is happy to host you but no meals will be provided. \nCost per youth: $30.00 \nThis event is subsidized by the NT-NL Youth and Young Adult Leadership Funds. \nThe final day to register is Thursday\, July 14! \nIndicate your interest here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1Rug5AwxDzxEocL52qF1IowHWDZ6jPcii6M246bQyQ6A8IA/viewform
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/myj2-multicultural-youth-gathering-2022/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Briarwood Leadership Center,NT-NL Synod
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220711
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
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SUMMARY:NT-NL Youth Gathering 2022
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST \nNT-NL Youth will be gathering July 7-10 for fun\, fellowship\, and service! This event is for any youth who were eligible for the 2022 National Youth Gathering. We will be using the 2022 Gathering Materials to center our time together. While we know we can’t replicate the experience of a National Youth Gathering\, we still want to provide a space for our synod youth to gather together. \nEach congregation must have at least 1 adult for every 8 youth attending. \nMeals will be provided starting with dinner on Thursday through breakfast on Sunday as well as overnight accommodations. Events will start Thursday in the late afternoon and end with worship led by Bishop Gronberg on Sunday morning. Service projects and interfaith growth experiences will help us learn and grow in understanding of our Boundless God. See tentative schedule below. \nCost per youth: $50 \nThis event is subsidized by the NT-NL Youth and Young Adult Leadership Funds. \n(The interest form link has been closed. Registration closed on June 27.) \nUpdated schedule will be provided to registered participants.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/ntnl-youth-gathering-2022/
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230430
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SUMMARY:2023 NT-NL Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Tentative timeframe: Starting Friday\, April 28\, at 1pm\, and ending Saturday\, April 29\, by 3pm (Friday dinner\, Saturday breakfast and lunch included). \nThe Assembly Refence Materials (including the tentative agenda) can be found here: https://www.ntnl.org/2023-assembly-reference-materials/. Updates will likely be made up to the week of Assembly as additional details are confirmed\, reports are received\, and more. If current documents change\, that will be noted so that you can be sure you have the latest version of everything. \nSynod Council will meet Friday morning at 9am (specific location will be communicated to Synod Council members the week of Assembly). \n \nLocation: Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel (formerly named Eldorado)\, 451 Clyde Fant Parkway\, Shreveport\, LA 71101 \nBook your hotel room online here by April 16 for our guaranteed reduced rate: https://ballysshreveport.reztrip.com/ext/promoRate?property=2437&mode=b&pm=true&sr=804983&vr=3\nPlease use this link in order for your room to count toward our contracted room block\, which also allows for reduced costs for all of us for the meeting space and meals.\nThe synod has negotiated a significantly-reduced room rate for Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday nights of Assembly.\nYou may notice that part of the negotiated room rate includes a resort fee. This provides parking access and wifi in your room at no additional charge.\n(It may be possible to check in early. You can make that request directly with the hotel. This is not guaranteed. | Check out is at 11am. It may be possible to get a one-hour extension to check out by 12noon. You can make that request directly with the hotel. This is not guaranteed.) \n  \nKeynote speakers: Pastor Joe and Deacon Jess Liles \nTopics: Holy experimentation\, growing a church through a global pandemic\, all kinds of ways to connect with all kinds of people\, and more! \n \nBio: Pastor Joe and Deacon Jess Liles planted The Neighborhood Church (ELCA) in Bentonville\, Arkansas\, in 2012. The Neighborhood Church has a unique vision to “Change Church. Create Relationship.” Changing Church is a reality that moved The Neighborhood from a school cafeteria to a store front in between a Gym and a Mexican restaurant to a horse arena\, stable\, and barn. The Neighborhood has also embraced change in ministry with Pastor Joe and Deacon Jess establishing relationships with seminaries to create courses and pilot programs for LIFEgroups\, church leadership\, and bible studies. Currently\, they are working on launching The Neighborhood Church University\, a collaborative effort to lead and learn alongside the local church through conferences\, courses\, and curriculum for children’s ministry. Pastor Joe and Deacon Jess are surrounded by their two children: Caylee (12)\, an aspiring singer and volleyball player\, and Landen (10)\, a future YouTube star. Their favorite time together outside their church work involves bringing the kids out in the camper to National Parks across the US and taking hikes to secluded waterfalls. \nCheck out their recent Courageous Leadership presentation via ELCA Coaching: Leadership Challenges in a Digital Ministry Presence. \nOffering: Half of the offering will go to the NT-NL Eastern Conference for hosting us\, and the other half of the offering will go to the NT-NL Synod for transition support for congregations. \n \nChurchwide representative: Javier Goitia \nImportant note regarding Voting Members: Congregations shall be allotted additional voting members as follows: up to 500 baptized members\, two voting members; 501 – 750 baptized members\, 3 voting members; 751 – 1000 baptized members\, 4 voting members; 1001 or more baptized members\, 5 voting members. Selection of the voting members by the congregation shall be on the basis of the most recently submitted annual parochial report and shall adhere to male – female formula outlined in +S7.21.c. Any congregation allotted an additional youth voting member under S7.21.01 need not consider such additional youth voting member as one of their additional voting members under this resolution. (https://www.ntnl.org/resources/nt-nl-synodical-constitution/) \nRegistration closed April 16. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON-SITE. You may contact jason@ntnl.org with questions.\n \n2023 Synod Assembly Fee Schedule:\nVoting Member Early Bird (until March 1) = $175\nVoting Member Regular (March 2 – April 16) = $225\nRetired Rostered Voting Member Early Bird (until March 1) = $125\nRetired Rostered Voting Member Regular (March 2 – April 16) = $150\nVisitor Early Bird (until March 1) = $75\nVisitor Regular (March 2 – April 16) = $100\nMeals provided with registration = 3 (three) – Friday dinner\, Saturday breakfast and lunch \nSponsor display space\, along with coffee\, water\, and snacks\, will be in an adjoining room from our meeting and plenary space. Vendor and Displayer costs include access to the same three meals offered to attendees.\nWE HAVE SOLD OUT OF SPACES FOR DISPLAYERS AND VENDORS.\nFor travel planning purposes\, Vendors and Displayers may set up on Thursday (this will need to be coordinated with us) or starting at 8am on Friday\, and you will need to be out of the space within 2 hours after the closing of Assembly. Full details will be communicated to all registered sponsors closer to Assembly. \nAdditional details will be posted here as they are confirmed.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2023-nt-nl-synod-assembly/
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220109
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SUMMARY:PLMA / SSTE Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Time: 1pm
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/plma-sste-graduation/
LOCATION:Iglesia Luterana Santa María\, 2601 S. MacArthur Blvd.\, Irving\, TX\, 75060\, United States
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod,Parish Lay Ministry Academy,SSTE | ESET
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20211005T225834Z
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SUMMARY:Leading for God's Future: Service on the Congregational Council
DESCRIPTION:7:00pm-8:15pm Central each Thursday\, October 21 – November 18\, December 2 – 9 \nLocal congregations are the foundation of Lutheran church life. Effective congregational councils can achieve great things in the service of God’s mission in our life together as the Body of Christ. \nThis series of conversations and trainings is designed to build capacities for current and future members of ELCA congregational councils. Come to learn new techniques and skills while celebrating the good things the Holy Spirit is doing in our communities. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkdO-oqDsqHN3nMDxfDJ6X7DZTwFJunBDE
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/leading-for-gods-future-service-on-the-congregational-council/2021-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Briarwood Leadership Center,NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20211005T225834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T233509Z
UID:32590-1638471600-1638477000@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:Leading for God's Future: Service on the Congregational Council
DESCRIPTION:7:00pm-8:15pm Central each Thursday\, October 21 – November 18\, December 2 – 9 \nThanks to everyone who has participated in the latest series of events hosted by Briarwood Leadership Center. Given some technical and scheduling issues\, we’ve needed to reschedule some sessions. \nOur conversation on Thursday\, December 2\, will feature Jerry Gray\, longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church in Flower Mound. Our closing session will be on Thursday\, December 9. \nLocal congregations are the foundation of Lutheran church life. Effective congregational councils can achieve great things in the service of God’s mission in our life together as the Body of Christ. \nThis series of conversations and trainings is designed to build capacities for current and future members of ELCA congregational councils. Come to learn new techniques and skills while celebrating the good things the Holy Spirit is doing in our communities. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkdO-oqDsqHN3nMDxfDJ6X7DZTwFJunBDE
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/leading-for-gods-future-service-on-the-congregational-council-2021-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Briarwood Leadership Center,NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20211005T225834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T233648Z
UID:32591-1639076400-1639081800@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:Leading for God's Future: Service on the Congregational Council
DESCRIPTION:7:00pm-8:15pm Central each Thursday\, October 21 – November 18\, December 2 – 9 \nThanks to everyone who has participated in the latest series of events hosted by Briarwood Leadership Center. Given some technical and scheduling issues\, we’ve needed to reschedule some sessions. Our closing session will be on Thursday\, December 9. \nLocal congregations are the foundation of Lutheran church life. Effective congregational councils can achieve great things in the service of God’s mission in our life together as the Body of Christ. \nThis series of conversations and trainings is designed to build capacities for current and future members of ELCA congregational councils. Come to learn new techniques and skills while celebrating the good things the Holy Spirit is doing in our communities. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkdO-oqDsqHN3nMDxfDJ6X7DZTwFJunBDE
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/leading-for-gods-future-service-on-the-congregational-council-2021-12-09/
CATEGORIES:Briarwood Leadership Center,NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220206
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20210911T155815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T192858Z
UID:31810-1644019200-1644105599@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:Synod Council and Deans meeting
DESCRIPTION:Online meeting
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/synod-council-meeting-feb-2022/
CATEGORIES:Briarwood Leadership Center,NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20210603T172614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T211533Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Prior to Assembly\, we will be meeting at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Dallas. \n8am-9am Executive Committee \n9am-11am Synod Council \nThe exact meeting location will be communicated to all Synod Council members.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2022-assembly-synod-council-meeting/
LOCATION:King of Glory Lutheran Church – Dallas\, 6411 LBJ Freeway ·\, Dallas\, TX\, 75240\, United States
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20210603T172403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T224421Z
UID:30828-1631278800-1631289600@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:Synod Council Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nDetails emailed from Bishop Gronberg on August 12.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/fall-2021-synod-council-meeting/2021-09-10/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20210603T172038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T011805Z
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SUMMARY:2022 NT-NL Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Scripture: “The Lord has done great things for us\, and we rejoiced.” Psalm 126:3 (NRSV) \n \nTheme | Tema: Crossing Borders | Cruzando Fronteras \nLocation: King of Glory Lutheran Church\, 6411 LBJ Freeway\, Dallas\, TX 75240 \nTimes: Tentative plans are to start at 12:15pm on Friday (registration and check-in opens at 10am) and end by 5pm on Saturday. Tentative Agenda for Saturday (updated April 29 at 5pm and SUBJECT TO CHANGE) We appreciate your grace as we all navigate changing realities up to the last minute. \nHotels: \n\n\n\nHoliday Inn Express & Suites North Dallas\, 6055 LBJ Freeway\, Dallas\, TX 75240\n\n\n\nThere is currently no more availability in our room block at special rates\, and the hotel is nearly sold out for that weekend and is not willing to offer us any more rooms at reduced rates for King and Double rooms. You may still be able to book a room at regular price through their online booking system: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/dallas/dalvv/hoteldetail (note that self-parking is an additional fee) \n\n\n\nResidence Inn by Marriott Dallas by the Galleria\, 5460 James Temple Dr\, Dallas\, TX 75240 | Studio King = $119/night (including complimentary self-parking\, breakfast\, and wifi; you will also receive double Marriott Bonvoy reward points for your stay\, if you submit your member number prior to check-out)\n\n\n\nOnline booking: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1647384316028&key=GRP&app=resvlink \nCall-in booking: 469-577-4208 (direct line to Annalise Smith | Room block name: “2022 NT-NL Synod Assembly”) \nAs of April 6\, there are five (5) rooms remaining in our room block at the special rate. It may be possible for us to expand our room block prior to April 15 if these sell out. \n \nWe are honored to have Richie Butler\, Senior Pastor of the historic St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church (Dallas) and Founder of Project Unity\, as our preacher for this year’s Assembly! He is a recipient of the 2021 Martin Luther King Legacy Award\, and a past recipient of the SMU Distinguished Alumni Emerging Leader Award\, the Minority Business Leader award from the Dallas Business Journal\, and Dallas Bar Association Martin Luther King\, Jr. Justice Award recipient. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, Richie launched Together We Test that providing 5 testing sites in underserved communities in North Texas which tested nearly 7\,000. Richie holds degrees from Southern Methodist University and Harvard University\, extended studies in Urban Planning at MIT\, and was the recipient of a Ford Foundation Fellowship to study Art History and Political Science in Europe. Richie is married to Neisha Strambler-Butler and they have two children\, Emily and Ford. \n \n\nDr. Terra Rowe\, an Asst. Professor of Philosophy and Religion at the University of North Texas\, will be leading our bible study/theological reflection presentations. Dr. Rowe is a well respected theologian of the protestant tradition and particularly the intersection of protestant/Lutheran theology and environmental theology. As we reflect on our synod scripture “The Lord has done great things for us\,” she will challenge us to think about our understandings of God’s creation\, how that intersects with our responsibilities to steward this creation\, and how our theology of free gift might cause us to take creation for granted. She is also married to our UNT Campus Pastor the Rev. Jim Rowe. We are grateful to have Dr. Rowe on our territory and willing to share this time with us. \n\nWe are not offering the option of a Hard Copy of Assembly Reference Materials (previously called the Book of Reports) this year. All reports will be available online here: https://www.ntnl.org/2022-assembly-reference-materials/. We will continue to add documents as we receive them. \nThe vita form can be found here: https://www.ntnl.org/vita-form/. \nELCA Churchwide Representative: Victoria Flood\, Senior Director for Mission Support \nAssembly offering: half to the Eastern conference for hosting us\, and half to the new Stewardship team \nYou may register for Assembly here: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/4840947 (we are leaving online registration open through Wednesday\, April 20) \nWe are limiting Visitors this year due to COVID protocols and space. \nRegistration Fees (same as 2020 rates): \nVoting Member Early Bird (until March 18) = $150 \nVoting Member Regular (March 19 – April 20) = $185 \nVoting Member On-Site = $225 \nRetired Rostered Voting Member Early Bird (until March 18) = $125 \nRetired Rostered Voting Member Regular (March 19 – April 20) = $150 \nRetired Rostered Voting Member On-Site = $165 \nVisitor Early Bird (until March 18) = $50 \nVisitor Regular (March 19 – April 17) = $75 (due to higher than expected registration numbers\, we will not be able to allow for any Visitors this year) \nVisitor On-Site = $100 (due to higher than expected registration numbers\, we will not be able to allow for any Visitors to register on-site) \nVendor = $150 (we do not have any more room for Vendors this year) \nDisplayer* = $75 (we do not have any more room for Displayers this year) \nMeals provided with registration = 2 (two) – Friday dinner (catered) and Saturday lunch \nImportant note regarding Voting Members: Congregations shall be allotted additional voting members as follows: up to 500 baptized members\, two voting members; 501 – 750 baptized members\, 3 voting members; 751 – 1000 baptized members\, 4 voting members; 1001 or more baptized members\, 5 voting members. Selection of the voting members by the congregation shall be on the basis of the most recently submitted annual parochial report and shall adhere to male – female formula outlined in +S7.21.c. Any congregation allotted an additional youth voting member under S7.21.01 need not consider such additional youth voting member as one of their additional voting members under this resolution. (https://www.ntnl.org/resources/nt-nl-synodical-constitution/) \n*Displayer is an ELCA-affiliated ministry or organization. \nAs of March 15\, the plan continues for this assembly to be an in-person only event. We will be taking pandemic precautions and be following the protocols of our host\, King of Glory Lutheran Church (Dallas)\, and Dallas County. We appreciate your grace as we all navigate changing realities up to the last minute. \nThere will be several elections at the assembly including synod treasurer and synod bishop. Bishop Gronberg has indicated his discernment to stand for this election. Following synod practice\, when the current bishop has indicated they will stand for election\, there will be no official pre-nomination process. An elections team independent of the bishop’s office has been authorized by the synod council. Nominations are being accepted for synod treasurer. Please refer those to jason@ntnl.org.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2022-ntnl-synod-assembly/
LOCATION:King of Glory Lutheran Church – Dallas\, 6411 LBJ Freeway ·\, Dallas\, TX\, 75240\, United States
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
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SUMMARY:Gathering Together
DESCRIPTION:We are praying we are able to be together IN PERSON as a synod on Saturday\, September 11\, 11am-4pm. \nWe will gather together — outdoors and masked — for lunch\, worship\, rock climbing\, zipline\, archery\, field games\, and a frozen treat! A great day for the whole family to enjoy! All ages are welcome. \nTentative schedule: \n11am Lunch available at the Pavilion\n12noon Worship under the Tent (including anniversary celebrations)\n1:15-4pm Activities\, Games\, Popsicles\, Free time \nThe Rev. Christopher Otten\, ELCA Director of Chaplaincy\, will be present with us to preach. During worship\, we will welcome Santa Maria\, Irving\, and kin-dom community\, and we will celebrate milestone ordination anniversaries. \nWorship will be led by musicians from Abiding Grace\, Southlake. Briarwood staff will be supervising the climbing wall and archery. Aaron and Katrina Colwick (Rejoice\, Coppell and Grace\, Carrolton) will be supervising field games for kids of all ages. Frios Pops (https://friospops.com/)\, one of our connections via our partnership with Paul Quinn College\, will be on site with gourmet popsicles during the afternoon. \nIt has been a tradition at NT-NL synod assemblies to have a book of remembrance in which congregations are invited to share the names of those who have died in the past year so they can be remembered in the prayers of the community. In recent years\, Bishop Gronberg has also invited us to share the names of those who have been baptized into Christ in the past year as well. We invite you to share those names through this online form\, and they will be incorporated into our worship. – Romans 14:8 \n“The events of this day are scheduled to be outside and as such as safe as possible. Masks will be encouraged at all times and required to enter any building. I hope that you will plan to join us as we gather as synod for the first time since April 2019. To be encouraged by community\, and fed by the bread of life.” Read Bishop Gronberg’s full blog post here. \nDisclaimer: In the interest of safety and public health due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we reserve the right to enforce public health and safety measures\, depending on the conditions at the time\, at our discretion.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/gathering-together/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Briarwood Leadership Center,NT-NL Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20210305T171917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T173133Z
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SUMMARY:NT-NL Young Adults Spring Archery Event
DESCRIPTION:Bibles\, bows\, bullseyes\, and great physically distanced times with NT-NL young adults! \nIf you are interested\, please email avery@bwtx.org. Spaces are limited for this FREE event.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/ntnl-ya-spring-archery-event/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Briarwood Leadership Center,NT-NL Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20210219T002544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T002544Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Journey: Landscapes of Our Soul
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays in Lent\, 7pm Central \nFebruary 24 – March 24 \nWith Biblical and landscape artist Sara Novenson\, and spiritual director and pastor\, the Rev. Linda Anderson-Little\, we will use Sara’s nature paintings as a visual tool for prayer (visio divina) and the Psalms for reflection and renewal. Art helps open up the creative side of our heart where prayer and faith reside\, as we experience our inner spiritual landscape and explore deeper ways of connecting with God. FREE and OPEN TO ALL through a Mission Endowment Fund (MEF) Grant of the NT-NL Synod. Register here\, and the Zoom Link and Passcode will be emailed to you.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/lenten-journey-landscapes-of-our-soul/2021-02-24/
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20210205T033444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T034157Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Devotions for Lent
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays in Lent 2021 \nSynod Online Devotions\, 11-11:20am (Central) via Zoom broadcast to Facebook \nA time for leaders to take a moment to center ourselves in this Holy Season. \nWe will begin with a litany\, special music\, then read the gospel for the coming Sunday and have a short reflection. \nWe will close with prayer (prayer requests taken in the chat). \nBishop Gronberg will lead the liturgy; NT-NL first call pastors will bring the reflection. \nJoin us live on Zoom (link below) or watch on Facebook. \n\nFeb 23: Mark 8:31-38  Rev. Nick Schmidlin  (Faith\, Flower Mound) \nMarch 2: John 2:13-22  Rev. Kelsey Fitting-Snyder (St. Matthew\, Waco) \nMarch 9: John 3:14-21 Rev. Eric Saed (Trinity\, Clovis\, NM) \nMarch 16: John 12:20-33  Rev. Kathryn Saunders-Allen (Good Shepherd\, Irving) \nMarch 23: Mark 11:1-11  Rev. Tom Schwolert (Gloria Dei\, Garland) \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94553977437?pwd=ek5kUVNad3dIMHd6OWp0ZTZmQzZjUT09 \nMeeting ID: 945 5397 7437\nPasscode: 428877 \nOne tap mobile\n+12532158782\,\,94553977437#\,\,\,\,*428877# US (Tacoma)\n+13462487799\,\,94553977437#\,\,\,\,*428877# US (Houston) \nDial by your location\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\nMeeting ID: 945 5397 7437\nPasscode: 428877
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/synod-devotions-for-lent/2021-02-23/
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20210202T171737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T170312Z
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SUMMARY:Re-imagining Using Church Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Join the NT-NL Synod\, Briarwood Leadership Center\, and Foundry Commercial for a FREE webinar for congregational leaders to learn best practices around utilizing church space to create opportunity for ministry. Open to all. \nRegistration required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvdOyqqT0sE938YThBTLnMwXypW-OauJBz. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nThis webinar will not be a promotional presentation but will walk through case studies\, focusing on re-imagining church space and all the different ways to think about how real estate can assist in church use\, and there will be time for questions and answers. \nLearn more here:
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/re-imagining-using-church-spaces/
CATEGORIES:Briarwood Leadership Center,NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20210202T170742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T181101Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Council and MEF Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be held online.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/synod-council-and-mef-meeting-feb-2021/
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211021
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20210104T025552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T190333Z
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SUMMARY:NT-NL Leadership Convocation
DESCRIPTION:We are planning for this to be a hybrid event\, offered both in person* and online. \n*capped at 35 to be able to safely physically distance\, with everyone on site masked when indoors or within 6 feet of another person \nClick here for a detailed schedule. (as of October 13) \nClick here for the Monday Evening Prayer. \nWe will be focusing on how to capitalize on the new things you have been doing. How to turn our reactions and fast learnings in pandemic into more long term parts of our life. To live into the hybrid in person/online future that is a reality for us all. \nTo assist us in this work we will be led by Dr. Alicia Granholm. Dr. Granholm has two decades of experience in church leadership in mainline and non-denominational settings in the United States and abroad. Most recently she has been coaching four of our NT-NL congregations who are involved in the Leadership for Faithful Innovation Cohort that Bishop Gronberg highlighted in his 2021 synod assembly report. She will work with us on a theology of innovation as well as how to make new things become part of our life. Joining her will also be\, living into our hybrid culture\, online conversation partners that will enrich our time including folks from the Innovation Lab with the ELCA Churchwide office. As we address today’s biggest challenges and opportunities\, the ELCA Innovation Lab is a space for the church to generate ideas\, unleash creativity\, and create positive change in the world God so loves. \nDr. Cláudio Carvalhaes is a professor of liturgy and worship at Union Seminary in New York. He will be joining us online to facilitate conversation about worship and life in our new reality. Carvalhaes\, a native of Brazil\, has both studied and is a cross cultural scholar. He will help us think theologically about our praxis of worship in person and online. To consider practices that engage all participants as much as possible in the liturgy\, the “work of the people.” Dr. Carvalhaes is featured in this August 26 article: Ten Theology Books to Watch For. \nIt will be a good time for us to gather\, think together\, and learn. \nRegistration closed at 12noon on Friday\, October 15. We are not able to allow for late or same day / walk in registrations for this event. \nOvernight lodging at Briarwood is not available this year due to delayed repairs. If you have registered to attend in person and have not already contacted Jason to arrange housing\, you will need to do so on your own. \nDisclaimer: In the interest of safety and public health due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we reserve the right to enforce public health and safety measures\, depending on the conditions at the time\, at our discretion.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/leadership-convocation-2021/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Briarwood Leadership Center,NT-NL Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20210104T024422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T235820Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Council and Deans Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be held online. \nMore details forthcoming.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/synod-council-and-deans-meeting-april-2021/
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20210104T024231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T170628Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Council and Deans Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be held online. \nSketch and Outline of Presentation to  \nNTNL Synod Council and Deans  \nLeading into God’s Future Together  \nFebruary 5\, 2021\, 1-4pm \nObjective and Purpose \nProvide tools and resources to help pastoral and synodical leaders initiate conversations in congregations regarding their futures in light of the changing realities that have been brought on by Covid-19 and other circumstances and situations. \nStructure  \nBasic structure will be three one-hour sessions\, each lasting about 50 minutes with a ten-minute break between each session. \nSession 1 – Basic Introductions and Defining our Problem  \n\nBishop welcome and sharing learnings thus far.\nDefining our problem\, where are we “stuck?”\n\nWhat challenges and struggles are congregations/pastors and lay leaders/synodical leaders encountering in the present moment? Where do you see us stuck?\n\n\n\nSession 2 – Helpful theoretical resources that speak to our present moment  \n\nSystems theory\n\nWho is responsible\, reframing\, what is goal?\nWhat leads to “stuckness?”\nLeading through resistance.\nDistinction between empathy and sympathy.\n\n\nNarrative theory and future story\n\nWe all\, individuals and congregations\, have a narrative.\nIntroduce idea of a future story.\nFunctional vs. dysfunctional stories\n\n\nGrounding in reality\, so we can make clear and realistic decisions about how to live into the future\, even if that future is unknown.\n\nSession 3 – Practical Application: Leading into the new\, being prophetic and pastoral  \n\nInteractive exercises and sharing. Relating to real life situations.\nBuilding resilience and ability to lead through resistance and into change.\n\nResources to be Applied  \nAndy Lester’s book\, Hope in Pastoral Care and Counseling (concept of Future Story)  \nEd Friedmann: Failure of Nerve\, and Friedman’s Fables; Wayne Menking: When All Else Fails; Rethinking our Pastoral Vocation in Times of Stuck. (Systems theory\, change and resistance) 
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/synod-council-and-deans-meeting-feb-2021/
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20201112T021655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T163202Z
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SUMMARY:Longest Night / Blue Christmas Service
DESCRIPTION:On December 21st at 7pm\, the NT-NL synod will be hosting an online Longest Night / Blue Christmas worship opportunity. This service is a time of reflection\, prayer\, music\, and draws attention to the reality that while Christmas is a joyful time we also know it can and does bring many griefs. In 2020 in particular it is wise to take time to grieve the many losses we have experienced and continue to experience due to the Covid-19 pandemic while also reflecting on the promise of Immanuel\, God with Us\, coming in the Christ child. \nIn this year when we will have a Christmas unlike any other we invite you to share a time of worship and reflection acknowledging our griefs and losses\, taking seriously those feelings and hurts\, while also hearing words of hope shared in community. \nBishop Gronberg preaching. Rev. Phil Heinz presiding\, and Calvary\, Richland Hills\, musicians providing worship leadership. \nThe service will be livestreamed from Calvary\, Richland Hills\, and shared on our NT-NL Facebook page. \nHere’s a link to the bulletin for the service.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/longest-night-blue-christmas-service/
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20201110T232820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T232039Z
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SUMMARY:Discovering Hope Conference: Building Vitality in Your Congregation
DESCRIPTION:A conference to explore the best practices for Vital Ministry \nThis conference will be held online and is designed to build vitality in congregations with fewer than 50 people in worship. However\, congregations with greater than 50 will also find it helpful. The focus is on spirituality\, leadership\, and community connections. \nTopics covered include: \n\nStories of Hope: Finding Vitality in your Congregation\nMaking Disciples: Learning to Live Jesus’ Way\nEvangelism: A Way of Life\nLeadership: Who’s Driving the Tractor?\nDiscovering the Gift of Place\nMission: Possible – Discovering Hope for the Future\n\nWe encourage at least 3 people to attend from each congregation. \nOnly $20 per congregation (includes 1 copy of the book) \nRegister here: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/3279968 (registration closes 1 hour before the start of the conference)\nThe mailing address included with your registration is where we will send the book. If you register by March 5\, you will likely receive your book prior to the conference. \nThe Zoom link will be emailed to registrants the morning of the conference. \nClick here for a flyer. \nQuestions? Contact Rev. Irma Banales\, irma@ntl.org
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/discovering-hope-conference-building-vitality-in-your-congregation/
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20201110T224440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201217T024843Z
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SUMMARY:Systems Theory and Anxiety workshop
DESCRIPTION:When: January 7th\, 1-2pm Central\nCost: Free\nVenue: Zoom (see link below)\n\n\n\nDeacon Mary Ann Schwabe’s presentation will give a refresher course on System Theory and dig into how anxiety affects all of our relationships and the systems – family\, congregation\, society. Discussing the difference between chronic and acute anxiety\, this presentation is intended to give us language for ongoing conversations throughout 2021. \nThroughout 2020 church leaders have experienced new and different forms of pressure. 2021 will bring another set of these pressures as we continue to engage an environment of pandemic\, political challenges and division in society. Anxiety increases tension\, understanding your role as leader in that anxiety\, owning that\, and processing it will make you a more effective leader. \nMary Ann Schwabe is a Deacon who serves as the Natural Systems Coordinator in the Office of the Presiding Bishop for the churchwide office in Chicago. \n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94824486019?pwd=NnVwTUpIN3BKWmVHMTdRMzFvQzdtdz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 2448 6019\nPasscode: 918223 \nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,94824486019#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,918223# US (Houston)\n+16699006833\,\,94824486019#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,918223# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 948 2448 6019\nPasscode: 918223
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/systems-theory-anxiety-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Briarwood Leadership Center,NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="Briarwood Leadership Center":MAILTO:bw@briarwoodretreat.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20201019T225348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T225611Z
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SUMMARY:"¡Adelante! The Future of Latinx Lutheran Leadership" Panel
DESCRIPTION:English \nIn honor of Latinx Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15)\, the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago\, Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA\, and Domestic Mission – Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have partnered together to offer a dynamic panel presentation. \nThe presentation\, entitled Adelante! The Future of Latinx Lutheran Leadership\, will be moderated by LSTC Adjunct Professor Rev. Dr. Rubén Durán. Panelists will include: \n\nJen DeLeon\, Director of Justice for the WELCA; President of Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la E.L.C.A.\nJoseph Castañeda Carrera\, Mission Developer\, Adore LA; Assistant to the Bishop for Authentic Diversity and Ethnic Specific Ministries\, SW California Synod\nAura M. Suarez\, Deacon\, ELCA Florida-Bahamas Synod; Director\, Latino Lutheran Lay Academy\nErik Gronberg\, Bishop\, ELCA Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod\n\nEspanol \nHonrando el Mes de la Herencia Latinx (del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre de 2020)\, la Escuela Luterana de Teología en Chicago\, la Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA\, y Misión Doméstica de la ELCA se han unido para ofrecer una presentación dinámica en un panel de discusión programado para el 22 de octubre desde las 4 – 5:30 pm. \nBajo el tema: Adelante! El Futuro del Liderazgo Luterano Latinx este panel de discusión será moderado por el profesor adjunto de LSTC y Director para Vitalidad Congregacional\, ELCA\, el Rev. Dr. Rubén Durán. \nLos panelistas serán: \n\nJen DeLeón\, Directora de Justicia de WELCA; presidenta de la Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA\nJoseph Castañeda Carrera\, Pastor Desarrollador de Misión\, Adore LA; Asistente de la obispa para Diversidad Auténtica y Ministerios étnicos específicos del Sínodo del suroeste de California\nAura M. Suarez\, Diácona del Sínodo de la ELCA de Florida-Bahamas; Directora de la Academia Laica Latina Luterana\nErik Gronberg\, obispo del Sínodo Norte Texas-Norte Louisiana de la ELCA\n\nEvent Flyers: English and Spanish \nAdvance registration required: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MOpVQX9vnUeNLt395eZpth9g2P2Whx1HjN5oEIqED1NUNldCQUJaOUVZRDYzODVZVFEyWUg1OExLSi4u \nOr you may access the livestream: https://www.facebook.com/LSTChicago (no facebook account required)
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/adelante-the-future-of-latinx-lutheran-leadership-panel/
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod,Partner Organizations
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20200817T235915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T001717Z
UID:27198-1619254800-1619276400@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:2021 Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Entrusted \nScripture: “Think of us in this way\, as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries. Moreover\, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.“ 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 \nDrawing on the ELW baptismal liturgy in which the Pastor reminds the parents of their duties… \n“As you bring your children to receive the gift of baptism\, you are Entrusted with responsibilities:\nto live with them among God’s faithful people\,\nbring them to the word of God and the holy supper\,\nteach them the Lord’s Prayer\, the Creed\, and the Ten Commandments\,\nto place in their hands the holy scriptures\,\nand nurture them in faith and prayer\,\nso that your children may learn to trust God\,\nproclaim Christ through word and deed\,\ncare for others and the world God made\,\nand work for justice and peace.”\n  \nAs synod in 2021 we have been entrusted with God’s mysteries (2 Cor. 4:1-2) and we are expected then also to be trustworthy. But this expectation\, this law\, also comes with promise. The parents alone do not make promises in baptism. The sponsors and community also make promises to support the parents and the baptized in this work. And as we know also\, God ultimately is the promise giver in baptism. \nAs we continue our work in 2021 we have been Entrusted with a Word to share and a gospel to live. I give thanks to you\, the leaders of NT-NL for the ways you have shown yourselves trustworthy in 2020 and look forward to being #InMissionTogether in 2021. For full context\, read more in Bishop Gronberg’s blog here. \nBishop Mike Girlinghouse will keynote our time speaking about his book Embracing God’s Future Without Forgetting the Past. \nThe 2021 Synod Assembly will be held online. \nWe are charging a small registration fee this year to provide resources for enhanced technology and for honorariums for presenters. Learning from our experience in 2020\, we hope this Assembly experience will be enhanced and continue to grow our capacity for hosting online gatherings. \nIf your congregation did not have an annual meeting in which you elected voting members for synod assembly\, the ELCA attorneys have counseled us that you should send the same individuals as were designated in 2020 to the assembly in 2021. Only if you have not designated assembly voting members for 2021. \nAt this assembly\, we will be electing voting members from NT-NL for the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Columbus\, OH (August 10-13\, 2022). We will elect 6 individuals (2 young adults\, 2 lay members\, and 2 clergy). If you would like to nominate someone\, please contact Bishop Gronberg at BpGronberg@ntnl.org. \n2021 Synod Assembly Reference Materials \nVoting Members who registered by April 15 were sent a login link on April 22 to participate via Zoom on April 24. \nVisitors will be able to participate via Facebook (no account required). Registration not required. \n \nWe have also booked the services of Jonathan Zitelman with SimpleMan Productions and A Divine Canvas for this year’s Assembly for a better experience for all attendees. \n\nA HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 SYNOD ASSEMBLY SPONSORS: \n \nCottonpatch Designs \n \nMission Investment Fund of the ELCA \n \nSunset Lutheran Ministries \n \nLutheran Foundation of the Southwest \n \nLutheran Via de Cristo of North Texas
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2021-synod-assembly/
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20200816T165725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T184049Z
UID:27151-1600858800-1600862400@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:Orientation for Online Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for this orientation or the one the day before (Tuesday\, September 22\, 7pm). If you are new to Zoom or have ever had issues with Zoom or your device\, please plan to log in up to 30 minutes prior to the orientation to troubleshoot with Jason beforehand. We highly recommend every Voting Member attend at least one orientation to help us avoid being overwhelmed with requests the day of Assembly. \nYou are invited to a Zoom webinar.\nWhen: Sep 23\, 2020 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)\nTopic: Orientation for Online Synod Assembly \nPlease click the link below to join the webinar:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98462906939?pwd=QlBPY2c0Yi9Ka0tENWM0S3pFUjJSQT09\nPasscode: 074312 \nOr iPhone one-tap :\nUS: +13462487799\,\,98462906939#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,074312#  or +16699006833\,\,98462906939#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,074312#\nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\nUS: +1 346 248 7799  or +1 669 900 6833  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 646 558 8656  or +1 301 715 8592\nWebinar ID: 984 6290 6939\nPasscode: 074312
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/orientation2-for-online-synod-assembly/
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20200816T165713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T183923Z
UID:27149-1600801200-1600804800@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:Orientation for Online Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for this orientation or the one tomorrow (Wednesday\, September 23\, 11am). If you are new to Zoom or have ever had issues with Zoom or your device\, please plan to log in up to 30 minutes prior to the orientation to troubleshoot with Jason beforehand. We highly recommend every Voting Member attend at least one orientation to help us avoid being overwhelmed with requests the day of Assembly. \nYou are invited to a Zoom webinar.\nWhen: Sep 22\, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nTopic: Orientation for Online Synod Assembly \nPlease click the link below to join the webinar:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98462906939?pwd=QlBPY2c0Yi9Ka0tENWM0S3pFUjJSQT09\nPasscode: 074312 \nOr iPhone one-tap :\nUS: +13462487799\,\,98462906939#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,074312#  or +16699006833\,\,98462906939#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,074312#\nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\nUS: +1 346 248 7799  or +1 669 900 6833  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 646 558 8656  or +1 301 715 8592\nWebinar ID: 984 6290 6939\nPasscode: 074312 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/orientation1-for-online-synod-assembly/
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200926T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154016
CREATED:20200801T225304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200926T174016Z
UID:26922-1601125200-1601137800@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:Online Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 26\, 1:00-4:30pm \n*For Voting Members attending today\, friendly reminder we will need to occasionally lock the webinar (meaning you will not be able to join) when we need to produce credentialing reports and do voting. You can find the approximate times in the proposed agenda.* \nREGISTRATION DETAILS: \n\nVoting Members registered in advance (by Friday\, September 18) to be able to attend and vote in this year’s Assembly. You will receive a reminder email from Zoom containing information about joining the webinar the day before\, and one hour before\, Assembly. You may need to check your junk / spam folder. Once you log into the Zoom webinar\, be sure your name reflects how you registered so that you can be confirmed and allowed to vote. \nWe will be live streaming to the NT-NL Facebook page (no account required) and recording this event for all other attendees. \n\n\n— — — \n\nTo access the Assembly Reference Materials: https://www.ntnl.org/2020-assembly-reference-materials/ (more items to be added in the coming weeks) \nImportant notes for this year’s Assembly: \nThanks to our good stewardship in previous years\, we can offer this online experience at no cost to congregations. \nEach voting member will need their own email address to register\, and they will need to log into the Zoom webinar on September 26 with that same email address. \nEach voting member will need to access the Zoom webinar with their own device to be able to vote. Ideally\, this would be a computer so that polling (our voting option this year) is easily seen and accessed. If a tablet or phone is the only option\, we highly recommend practicing before Assembly on how to access all the functions of Zoom webinars on each device\, specifically where to find the poll option in a timely manner when that opens for each ballot. \nIf any voting member does not have access to any type of device to be able to login into (not call into) the Zoom webinar\, please contact jason@ntnl.org as soon as possible\, and we will research options. We will need to know this by Monday\, August 31. \nIf any voting member needs translation in Spanish (there is a language interpretation option within Zoom webinars)\, please contact jason@ntnl.org by Monday\, August 31\, and we’ll do our best to get that set up. \nEvery voting member must be registered by Friday\, September 18. No exceptions\, no late registrations\, and no “walk-ins” will be allowed this year. There are more requirements for online voting than in person\, and we need time to implement them to ensure every voting member can be confirmed and their votes are secure. \nWe will hold two orientations (30-45 minutes each) prior to Assembly: Tuesday\, September 22\, 7pm\, and Wednesday\, September 23\, 11am. If you are new to Zoom or have ever had issues with Zoom or your device\, please plan to log in up to 30 minutes prior to the orientation to troubleshoot with Jason beforehand. We highly recommend every voting member attend at least one orientation to help us avoid being overwhelmed with requests the day of Assembly. \nWe ask that all Assembly\, including technology-related\, questions be routed to jason@ntnl.org. Especially starting Friday\, September 18\, and through Assembly on Saturday\, September 26\, the rest of synod staff and the Council executive team will be largely unavailable to answer questions as we plan for this new way of doing Assembly. Jason will be available to answer questions for you. We highly recommend each voting member start now on learning their device with Zoom and ask questions sooner rather than later. Please know we will do our best to support everyone\, and if folks wait until the day of\, we cannot guarantee their full participation (including being able to vote) in this year’s Assembly if we are inundated with requests. \nLet’s have fun with this. We’re all experimenting and learning. We appreciate your grace\, and we are praying for each of you. \nMore details forthcoming about this online experience. \nTo read Bishop’s announcement from July 28: https://www.ntnl.org/bishops-message-tuesday-july-28th-assembly-news/ \nTo review details from our original Assembly event page: https://www.ntnl.org/event/2020-synod-assembly/
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/online-synod-assembly/
CATEGORIES:NT-NL Synod
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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