After almost seven and a half years in this call, there aren’t many congregations that I haven’t visited yet. On Sunday I got to check off one more from the list. It was my first visit to Our Savior in Mesquite where Pr. John Schelter serves. Good timing too, as they have a “Marty Gras”… Read More
Our Savior, Mesquite
NT-NL Leader News: February 2024
In This Edition Message from Bishop Gronberg Synod Assembly Registration Is Now Open Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church Survey ELCA Educational Debt Task Force Survey Men’s Ministry Survey Update from Laura Slezak Upcoming Events Prayer Requests Roster Changes Message from Bishop Gronberg Dear NT-NL Leaders: This is one of those rare years when the… Read More
Leader News 02072024
Dear NT-NL Leaders: This is one of those rare years when the liturgical calendar lines up so that Ash Wednesday is on Feb 14th, St. Valentine’s Day. It may seem less rare to us because it just happened in 2018 and will happen again in 2029. However, that will be the last time it will… Read More
NT-NL News: February 2024, First Tuesday
Congregation Development Training You are invited to join Dallas Area Interfaith on March 1st or March 2nd from 9:00am-4:30pm for their Congregation Development Training. This training is designed for clergy and laity who want to create relationships that lead to meaningful public action. Learn relational organizing strategies to: put your faith in action, find and… Read More
NT-NL News: January 2024, Fifth Tuesday
Message from Bishop Gronberg Dear Partners in Mission: We are already almost a full month into the new year. It is amazing how time can both fly and also how some days can seem to last forever. The dark and cold of January has been a part of our lives. Although not as dramatic as… Read More
Our First Discernment Retreat
One year ago I was on sabbatical, working on a project with the theme of Discernment. One result was the plan for a retreat designed for people who are in discernment about how God is calling them to serve. We finally got to make it happen this weekend. I would have been thrilled to have… Read More
Bishop’s Message 1/30/2024
Dear Partners in Mission: We are already almost a full month into the new year. It is amazing how time can both fly and also how some days can seem to last forever. The dark and cold of January has been a part of our lives. Although not as dramatic as places to our north,… Read More
NT-NL News: January 2024, Fourth Tuesday
Parish Lay Ministry Academy Graduation All are invited to join us on Saturday, January 27th as we celebrate the graduation of our candidates. Service will begin at 2pm at Good Shepherd, Irving. A light reception will follow our graduation service. Previous graduates of the Parish Lay Ministry Academy are invited to attend and vest in… Read More
NT-NL News: January 2024, Third Tuesday
Parish Lay Ministry Academy Graduation You are invited to join us on Saturday, January 27th as we celebrate the graduation of our candidates. Service will begin at 2pm at Good Shepherd, Irving. A light reception will follow our graduation service. Previous graduates of the Parish Lay Ministry Academy are invited to attend and vest in… Read More
NT-NL News: January 2024, Second Tuesday
Synod Assembly Registration Opens January 10th Our annual NT-NL Synod Assembly will be April 19-20, 2024, at Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria, Irving. Registration will open January 10th. The Synod will not be coordinating a room block at a specific hotel. Additional details will be shared on the event page as we confirm them: https://www.ntnl.org/event/2024-nt-nl-synod-assembly/ “Is God Calling You?” Discernment… Read More