It may seem strange to think of a pastor’s departure as a gift, but there is a definite blessing around the time. This weekend, I was so fortunate to experience… Read More
The Gift of Leaving
Oromo Celebration
The Oromo Lutheran Church, Richardson, celebrated St Onesimos Nesib Day/Onesimos Nasiib on June 18. He was a native Oromo who converted to Lutheran Christianity and translated the Christian Bible into… Read More
First Communion and Confirmation
Bishop Erik and I celebrated First Communion and Confirmation at First Sagrada Familia, Garland, TX, on June 13. Bishop using one of his many gifts speaking Spanish during the Liturgy!
NT-NL News: June 2017, Third Monday
Juneteenth From the Bishop: Today, June 19, is an important holiday in the history of Texas and the United States (https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/juneteenth.html). As the ELCA and NT-NL works to examine our history… Read More
NT-NL News: June 2017, Second Monday
Note from the Bishop For the last several months, you have been seeing in these communications and at assembly that the ELCA is currently in the process of developing a… Read More
Joy Abounds!
This weekend, I was blessed to be part of the installation service for Pr. Wendi Gordon and Pr. Steve Brauner, new co-pastors at Beautiful Savior in Amarillo. It was my… Read More
NT-NL Leader News: June 2017
In This Issue Celebrating Rev. B. I. Dahl World Hunger Domestic Grants Young Adult Hunger Advocacy Fellowship Annual Report for Leaders Portico Retirement Conversations Toward a Social Statement Rostered Ministers… Read More
NT-NL News: June 2017, First Monday
ELCA Youth Gathering ELCA Youth Gathering Houston, TX June 27 – July 1, 2018 Every three years, 30,000 high school youth and their adult leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran… Read More
Climb, Zip, and Give Generously
This past week the staff of Briarwood Retreat Center finished the construction of a new climbing wall and zip line. This will be an exciting addition to the ministry of Briarwood… Read More
Memorials and Memorial Day
This past weekend was Memorial Day. A day in which we give thanks for those who, in the words of President Lincoln, “gave the last full measure of devotion.” Sons… Read More