NT-NL Mission Area continues to increase its giving toward the ELCA’s Malaria Initiative. As of February 1, 2014, our contribution totals $115,000 (of $160,000 pledged for the four-year campaign)—THANK YOU! Every year, millions of people across the globe commemorate World Malaria Day on April 25. This year, the ELCA is encouraging all congregations to set aside… Read More
Week of April 27, 2014
Week of April 20, 2014
NT-NL is entering the digital age, and we have created a Guidebook app for this year’s Assembly and its University. If you have a smartphone or tablet, find the app here for iPhone/iPad devices, here for Android devices, or search “ELCA Organizations & Events” in your device’s app store. Download the app, and you will… Read More
Week of April 13, 2014
Looking for something to put in the kids’ Easter baskets? How about some cute baby chicks–for people who need them (and have the resources to care for them)? ELCA Good Gifts are the best way to give a “pet”! You don’t have to worry about anyone messing with your carpets of furniture, and a family… Read More
Week of April 6, 2014
What IS the University of ¡SAMARIA!? It’s a day-long event where you will hear gifted, passionate speakers and will have the option to choose from 48 different workshops to attend during the four hour-long “class” sessions. Topics include bullying, domestic violence, racism, water ethics, public education, government policy, community organizing, mission in action, and how… Read More
Week of March 30, 2014
There will be 44 sessions on topics like bullying, environmental ethics, mental health, prison ministry, and global mission, to name just a few. You don’t have to be registered for the whole assembly—just come for the University! The $35 fee includes lunch. Find out more at NTNL.org. (If you are attending the Assembly, you do not… Read More
Week of March 23, 2014
Understanding College Admissions & Financial Aid: A Workshop for Students and Parents Sunday, April 6, 2014 2:00-4:00 p.m. Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church 715 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington Workshop Topics: How to do a search for the college that is right for you How to fill out a strong application Understanding Financial Aid and the… Read More
NT-NL Briefings: Week of March 16, 2014
Early Registration for the 2014 Assembly ends March 14! The North Central Texas Conference of NT-NL is offering a retreat entitled Little Purpose, Little Peace, Little Freedom on March 29th, 2014, from 9:00 to 3:30 at Rejoice Lutheran in Frisco. Take a journey into spirituality and experience different paths to God. The speakers are Pastor Jane Mar from… Read More
NT-NL Briefings: Week of 3/09/2014
Join Joyce James, Racial Equity Consultant and one of this year’s Mission Assembly keynote speakers, will present this workshop where, through facilitated dialogue and reflection, we will have the opportunity to analyze the structure and relationships that exist across systems and institutions that contribute to racial inequities. For more information, including how to register, please visit… Read More
NT-NL Briefings: Week of 3/02/2014
Equipping Clergy to Become Allies in the Fight Against Domestic Violence Thursday, March 6 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Union Coffee 5622 Dyer St., Dallas 1 in 3 women in Dallas who do not attend church will be victims of abuse. 1 in 3 women in Dallas who do attend church will be victims of domestic violence…. Read More
NT-NL Briefings: Week of 2/23/2014
Briarwood is (still) looking for a few good workers! Only one weekend left! In order to be ready for construction to begin March 3, 2014 on the new Welcome and Streng Center, we need volunteers to help clear out, clean out, and tear down the old maintenance building(s) on the property. All help is welcome! Every Saturday in… Read More