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SUMMARY:2021 Tri-Theological Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 2021 Tri-Theological Conference with Professor Michael DeJonge \nCo-sponsored by the Southwestern Texas Synod\, Gulf Coast Synod\, Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod\, and Briarwood Leadership Center \nThis is an online event. \n  \n\nDietrich Bonhoeffer in conversation with his twin sister\, Sabine \n  \nBonhoeffer\, Struggle\, and Resistance\nMonday\, January 25\, 2–4pm (all times Central) \nThe life of Lutheran pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945) is often interpreted through his participation in plots to assassinate Adolf Hitler. While his prayer and discernment led him to that point\, his call for direct resistance to unjust actions of the state began much earlier. This session will introduce Bonhoeffer\, his context\, and his increasing calls for resistance\, both within the church and in direct word and action against the state. \n  \nBonhoeffer the Lutheran\nTuesday\, January 26\, 10am–Noon \nBonhoeffer has become a broadly popular figure throughout western Christianity. His stance against Adolf Hitler\, the Third Reich\, and accommodating elements within German Christianity cost him his life. Studies of his life and thought\, however\, have not always taken into account the specificity of his Lutheran commitments. How\, for instance\, does Lutheranism inform Bonhoeffer’s approach to pacifism and violence? What can that teach Lutherans about our tradition today? \n  \nBonhoeffer’s Politics and Our Own\nTuesday\, January 26\, 2–4pm \nBonhoeffer is often referenced when people are seeking faithful responses to political crises. All sides of the US political spectrum have wondered if we are in a “Bonhoeffer moment.” Bonhoeffer’s historical\, political\, and cultural context was quite distinct from the early 21st-Century United States. In what ways can Bonhoeffer’s theological commitments help interpret political realities today? How can those insights inform faithful leadership and proclamation in the midst of current struggles? \n  \nCost: $75 ($50 early-bird special until December 18)\nRegistration closes at 10am Central on January 25\nREGISTER HERE. \nDownload a flyer here to share. \n  \n \nMichael P. DeJonge is Professor and Chair of Religious Studies at the University of South Florida. He researches the history of Christian thought and issues involving religion and politics. \nDeJonge has been a Fulbright Scholar\, a Fellow of the Berlin Program for Advanced German and European Studies\, a Volkswagen/Mellon Fellow at the Leibniz-Institute for European History in Mainz\, Germany\, and Visiting Dietrich Bonhoeffer Professor of Theology and Ethics at Union Theological Seminary in New York. \nHis scholarship has focused on the twentieth-century German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer\, with monographs including Bonhoeffer’s Theological Formation (Oxford\, 2012)\, Bonhoeffer’s Reception of Luther (Oxford\, 2017)\, and Bonhoeffer on Resistance: The Word Against the Wheel (Oxford\, 2018). \n  \n \nEvent Structure \nThe conference organizers intend for this event to be directly relevant to your daily vocation and service in church and society. We are seeking to foster sustained\, engaged conversation in addition to providing important content in Prof. DeJonge’s presentations. \nEach of the conference’s scheduled sessions will include a breakout opportunity. In order to facilitate focused conversation\, our request is that you come to the breakout session with one overarching question and one significant quote from the text assigned for that session. \nFeel free to emphasize your personal responses and commitments as you engage the text. Our conversations will be enriched if you choose quotes that resonate with you and craft questions that are open-ended (questions that can’t be answered with a simple “yes” or “no”). \nLike you\, Bonhoeffer was a Christian leader deeply engaged with and challenged by his context. Your personal reflections on your life of service will carry us forward throughout our time together. \n  \nIntended Audience  \nThis gathering is open for all people interested in the overarching topic\, both lay and rostered. Our two-hour sessions will be structured to include a significant presentation from Prof. Michael DeJonge\, ample time for discussion in breakout sessions\, and time for sharing in plenary. Each session will have options for compact but in-depth reading intended to enrich conversation throughout the event. \n  \nRecommended Readings \nMichael P. DeJonge\, Bonhoeffer’s Theological Formation: Berlin\, Barth\, and Protestant Theology (Oxford University Press) \nMichael P. DeJonge\, Bonhoeffer’s Reception of Luther (Oxford University Press) \nMichael P. DeJonge\, Bonhoeffer on Resistance: The Word Against the Wheel (Oxford University Press) \nDietrich Bonhoeffer\, Life Together (Reader’s Edition\, Fortress Press) \nDietrich Bonhoeffer\, Discipleship (Reader’s Edition\, Fortress Press) \nDietrich Bonhoeffer\, Ethics (Reader’s Edition\, Fortress Press) \nDietrich Bonhoeffer\, Letters and Papers from Prison (Reader’s Edition\, Fortress Press) \nClifford J. Green and Michael P. DeJonge\, eds.\, The Bonhoeffer Reader (Fortress Press) \nDietrich Bonhoeffer: Holocaust Encyclopedia By Victoria J. Barnett \nhttps://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/dietrich-bonhoeffer \nExploring Bonhoeffer’s Writings By Clifford Green \nhttps://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/exploring-bonhoeffers-writings \nIs This a Bonhoeffer Moment? Lessons for American Christians from the Confessing Church in Germany By Lori Brandt Hale and Reggie L. Williams \nhttps://sojo.net/magazine/february-2018/bonhoeffer-moment \nHijacking Bonhoeffer (review of Eric Metaxas\, Bonhoeffer) By Clifford Green \nhttps://www.christiancentury.org/reviews/2010-09/hijacking-bonhoeffer \nBonhoeffer Co-Opted (review of Charles Marsh\, Strange Glory: A Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer) By Joel Looper \nhttps://lareviewofbooks.org/article/bonhoeffer-co-opted/ \nA More Intimate Portrait of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (review of Diane Reynolds\, The Doubled Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Women\, Sexuality\, and Nazi Germany) By Lisa E. Dahill \nhttps://www.christiancentury.org/review/books/more-intimate-portrait-bonhoeffer \nChristian Complicity? Changing Views on German Churches and the Holocaust By Robert P. Ericksen \nhttps://www.ushmm.org/m/pdfs/Publication_OP_2009-11.pdf \nSpecial Focus: Dietrich Bonhoeffer (online exhibit) By Victoria J. Barnett \nhttps://www.ushmm.org/information/exhibitions/online-exhibitions/special-focus/dietrich-bonhoeffer \nThe Church Struggle and the Confessing Church: An Introduction to Bonhoeffer’s Context By Matthew D. Hockenos \nhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/28799641_The_Church_Struggle_and_the_Confessing_Church_An_Introduction_to_Bonhoeffer’s_Context \n\n  \nFor some creative history on Bonhoeffer\, check out this Lego short created 10 years ago by NT-NL young adult Tom Blaney! He has lived and regularly attended church services in all three Texas ELCA Synods (Frisco\, Austin\, and Houston). Tom was active in campus ministry at UTexas\, a Briarwood summer camp counselor\, and a 2019 ELCA Churchwide Voting Member representing NT-NL. (This video was done as a school project and won second place in the Texas Coalition for Holocaust Education’s Yom HaShoah “Upstanders in the Holocaust” Art\, Writing\, and Video contest.)
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2021-theological-conference/
CATEGORIES:Briarwood Leadership Center,NT-NL Synod
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SUMMARY:Immigration Webinar - Session III: Theological Perspectives from the U.S. - Mexico Borderlands
DESCRIPTION:This “Perspectives on the Border” webinar series on immigration is a partnership project with Rev. Dr. Jay Alanis\, the Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest (LSPS)\, and the following ELCA synods: Grand Canyon\, Gulf Coast\, Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana\, Pacifica\, Rocky Mountain\, and Southwestern Texas. \nThere are three different sessions\, usually at a minimum cost of $25 each per participant. We are offering all three for only $60 per person! Your synods are helping subsidize the cost of this invaluable training (valued at a significantly higher rate)! \nSession I: Living in Third Spaces (March 7\, 3pm Central) \nSession II: Borderland Perspectives on Diverse Worldviews (March 21\, 3pm Central) \nSession III: Theological Perspectives from the U.S. – Mexico Borderlands (March 28\, 3pm Central) \nClick here for Session Descriptions. \nRegister here. \nThe sessions will likely run over an hour\, based on our prior experience\, where much dialogue ensued\, especially when talking about culture as a paradigm. \nFor additional context\, you may read this lecture by Rev. Dr. Jay Alanis from February 22: “Borderland Ethics Sin Fronteras: Borderland Ethics Without Borders\, Neighbor-Love in Liminal Spaces”
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/immigration-webinar-session-3-theological-perspectives-from-the-us-mexico-borderlands/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest (LSPS)":MAILTO:lsps@lsps.edu
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SUMMARY:Immigration Webinar - Session II: Borderland Perspectives on Diverse Worldviews
DESCRIPTION:This “Perspectives on the Border” webinar series on immigration is a partnership project with Rev. Dr. Jay Alanis\, the Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest (LSPS)\, and the following ELCA synods: Grand Canyon\, Gulf Coast\, Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana\, Pacifica\, Rocky Mountain\, and Southwestern Texas. \nThere are three different sessions\, usually at a minimum cost of $25 each per participant. We are offering all three for only $60 per person! Your synods are helping subsidize the cost of this invaluable training (valued at a significantly higher rate)! \nSession I: Living in Third Spaces (March 7\, 3pm Central) \nSession II: Borderland Perspectives on Diverse Worldviews (March 21\, 3pm Central) \nSession III: Theological Perspectives from the U.S. – Mexico Borderlands (March 28\, 3pm Central) \nClick here for Session Descriptions. \nRegister here. \nThe sessions will likely run over an hour\, based on our prior experience\, where much dialogue ensued\, especially when talking about culture as a paradigm. \nFor additional context\, you may read this lecture by Rev. Dr. Jay Alanis from February 22: “Borderland Ethics Sin Fronteras: Borderland Ethics Without Borders\, Neighbor-Love in Liminal Spaces”
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/immigration-webinar-session-2-borderland-perspectives-on-diverse-worldviews/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest (LSPS)":MAILTO:lsps@lsps.edu
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SUMMARY:Immigration Webinar - Session I: Living in Third Spaces
DESCRIPTION:This “Perspectives on the Border” webinar series on immigration is a partnership project with Rev. Dr. Jay Alanis\, the Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest (LSPS)\, and the following ELCA synods: Grand Canyon\, Gulf Coast\, Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana\, Pacifica\, Rocky Mountain\, and Southwestern Texas. \nThere are three different sessions\, usually at a minimum cost of $25 each per participant. We are offering all three for only $60 per person! Your synods are helping subsidize the cost of this invaluable training (valued at a significantly higher rate)! \nSession I: Living in Third Spaces (March 7\, 3pm Central) \nSession II: Borderland Perspectives on Diverse Worldviews (March 21\, 3pm Central) \nSession III: Theological Perspectives from the U.S. – Mexico Borderlands (March 28\, 3pm Central) \nClick here for Session Descriptions. \nRegister here. \nThe sessions will likely run over an hour\, based on our prior experience\, where much dialogue ensued\, especially when talking about culture as a paradigm. \nFor additional context\, you may read this lecture by Rev. Dr. Jay Alanis from February 22: “Borderland Ethics Sin Fronteras: Borderland Ethics Without Borders\, Neighbor-Love in Liminal Spaces”
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/immigration-webinar-session-1-living-in-third-spaces/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest (LSPS)":MAILTO:lsps@lsps.edu
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SUMMARY:Bishop Installation for the Southwestern Texas Synod
DESCRIPTION:The Southwestern Texas Synod\nannounces the installation of\nThe Rev. Susan J. Briner\ncalled to serve as\nBishop \nInstallation to be held at\nUniversity United Methodist Church\n5084 De Zavala Rd\, San Antonio\, Texas \nSaturday\, September 1\, 2018\nat 2:00 p.m.\nby\nPresiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton \nRostered persons & Synodically authorized ministers\nare invited to vest and be a part of the service.\nColor of the day is red. \nReception following the Installation.\nAll are welcome! \nYou may send an acknowledgment to her email: sbriner@swtsynod.org \nClick here for the news release about her election. \nClick here for a flyer of this installation announcement.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/bishop-installation-swtsynod/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southwestern Texas Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:info@swtsynod.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170126
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SUMMARY:Tri-Synodical Theological Conference
DESCRIPTION:For full details: http://www.swtsynod.org/theological2017 \nHOTEL: \nThere are a number of DoubleTree Hotels in Austin. We will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin\, 6505 N Interstate 35 location. http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/texas/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-austin-AUSLNDT/index.html \n$129 “Theological” Rate\n(If booked by January 1)\n\n“Theological” Reservation Link\n512-454-3737\n\n\nFree Self-Parking for hotel guests.\n$12/day Self-Parking for non-hotel guests.\nREGISTRATION opens October 19!
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/tri-synodical-theological-conference-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150126T110000
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SUMMARY:2015 Tri-Synodical Theological Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Story is our life blood\, yet many have let it flat line.\nJoin us for theological conference this year as we get the blood pumping again!\nInformation: \n\nSchedule\nLocation & Lodging\n\nSpeakers: \n\nthe Rev. Dr. Leonard Sweet\nthe Rev. Dr. Phil Ruge-Jones\nthe Rev. Dr. Jana Childers\n\nRegistration \nInterested in being a displayer? Click here!
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2015-tri-synodical-theological-conference/
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