Dear Partners in Mission: Today I had the privilege to sign the checks for the first batch of camp scholarships being provided by the NT-NL Synod, ELCA through our Briarwood Legacy Endowment. Through the wise stewardship of this Endowment we are able to offer support for camping and mission trips. The endowment will pay 50%… Read More
Bishop’s Message March 16 2026
NT-NL News: March 2026, Second Tuesday
Message from Pastor Fitting-Snyder Building Bridges This Lent Lent has a way of slowing us down. It invites us to step back from certainty, from urgency, and from the constant pull to have answers at the ready. It is a season that asks not just what we believe, but how we live with one another… Read More
ELCSL Disaster Request
Partners in Mission: On Friday March 6th a fire broke out on the hill where the Jubilee Center is located in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The fire thankfully did not reach the Jubilee Center but it did destroy properties leaving 300 individuals, including 10 Lutheran families, homeless and with all their belongings destroyed. Bishop Momoh has… Read More
NT-NL Leader News: March 2026
In This Edition Message from Bishop Gronberg Annual Rostered/ Authorized Leader Report Immigration Conversation Resources Cross Trails Summer Camp Registration is Open Church Property Resource Hub Townhalls Drawing Water: Leadership Reflections from Pastor Nathan Swenson-Reinhold Via de Cristo Weekends & Annual Gathering at Texas Lutheran University Upcoming Installations Upcoming Events Prayer Requests Message from Bishop… Read More
NT-NL News: March 2026, First Tuesday
Immigration Conversation Resources The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod has put together a list of resources relating to immigration. Click here to learn more. Cross Trails Summer Camp Registration is Open Registration for Cross Trails 2026 Summer Season is still going on. Spots are filling up fast so act quickly to reserve your campers spot today! Visit… Read More
NT-NL News: February 2026, Fourth Tuesday
Message from Pastora Bañales Last week we started the Season of Lent of penitence and preparation for the Three Days of Holy Week and Easter. It is important to mention that also this month we honor Black History Month. I’m sharing the ELCA Sumud’s 2026 Lenten series, “Body of Christ”, we are invited to reflect… Read More
NT-NL News: February 2026, Third Tuesday
Synod Assembly Registration is Now Open Synod Assembly will be Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th at Advent, Arlington (3232 S Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76015). You can find more information on Assembly here. Registration for NT-NL’s Synod Assembly is now open. You can register here. Registration will close April 15, 2026 . There… Read More
NT-NL News: February 2026, Second Tuesday
Message from Pastor Fitting-Snyder I never really liked Valentine’s Day. Don’t get me wrong – I love the chocolate (especially the day-after sales), but a holiday that focuses on love can be difficult and isolating for so many people. And right now, the world around us feels heavier than ever. News headlines, social tensions, natural… Read More
NT-NL Leader News: February 2026
In This Edition Message from Bishop Gronberg Synod Assembly Registration is Now Open Briarwood Legacy Endowment Scholarships Are Open 2026 Fund for Leaders Scholarships Now Open Drawing Water: Leadership Reflections from Pastor Nathan Swenson-Reinhold Lenten Retreat at Calvary Lutheran Church, Richland Hills Texas Impact Sunday at Messiah, Weatherford Lutheran Summer Music Deadline Approaching January Mission… Read More
NT-NL News: February 2026, First Tuesday
Message from Bishop Gronberg Dear Partners in Mission: Last Sunday we heard Matthew’s version of the Beatitudes. Jesus’ words of blessing for those the world does not normally bless. A reminder that he lived in an age of Empire in an occupied Palestine. Jesus knew very well what imperial peace was, it was the Pax… Read More