Wednesday evening June 19th storms across NT-NL Synod, ELCA territory took a toll on at least two of our congregations. In Meridian the facility of the recently closed congregation of Faith… Read More
June Storms bring Damage to NT-NL Congregations
Juneteenth Remembrance
A blessed Juneteenth celebration to all in Texas and beyond. I took this photo back in 2016 when my family and I were visiting Galveston Island. This is an important… Read More
NT-NL News: June 2019, Third Monday
Little Steps, Big Faith Can the science behind children’s brain development inform faith formation? Author Dawn Rundman discusses this on the “Little Steps, Big Faith” Three Sides podcast. Dr. Rundman… Read More
What time is it? It’s time for camp!!!
It has been a busy couple weeks of counselor training at Briarwood Retreat Center/Briarwood Leadership Center and your NT-NL Synod, ELCA staff has been a part of that work. Pastor Totzke has… Read More
150 Years of Our Savior, Norse TX
Today in NT-NL Synod, ELCA was a spirit led and powerful day. Across our territory congregations gathered wearing red to celebrate the birthday of the church on Pentecost. Your synod staff was… Read More
NT-NL News: June 2019, Second Monday
Gathering, word, meal, sending | La reunión, la palabra, la cena, y el envío In her June column for Living Lutheran, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reflects on why we worship: “[Liturgy… Read More
Affirmation of Baptism in San Angelo
Today was a repeat visit for me to Calvary in San Angelo. They have their Affirmation of Baptism service on Pentecost Sunday, so I was invited to preach and preside… Read More
Giving Thanks for Assembly Volunteers
We said thanks today (June 6th) to our great volunteers from Calvary, Richland Hills who hosted our 2019 NT-NL Synod, ELCA Assembly. We had a lovely evening on the patio of… Read More
Presiding Bishop Eaton Joins Interfaith Statement on Children at the Border
Our Presiding Bishop has joined with leaders of inter religious faith communities calling us to account for the treatment of children on our border. As a nation we are called… Read More
#MilesandMiles On A Saturday
It was a #MilesAndMiles Saturday on June 1st across NT-NL Synod, ELCA. This morning my eldest and I tested for new belts (her: red me: purple) at North Texas Karate Academy,… Read More