Saturday, January 7th was a busy day in NT-NL Synod, ELCA. In previous posts I have shared about the losses of a strong lay leader in Mederick Rodgers and Pastor Yvonne Kiebler. We grieve their loss while also always knowing we do not grieve as those without hope. Saturday ended with an ordination. A hopeful… Read More
Ordination of the Rev. Darlene Spitzenberger Hopkins
NT-NL News: January 2023, Second Tuesday
2023 Synod Assembly Registration, Hotel Room Block Open Details are starting to be confirmed for our 2023 NT-NL Synod Assembly in Shreveport, LA! You can find all pertinent information here: https://www.ntnl.org/event/2023-nt-nl-synod-assembly/. We will update this event webpage as we confirm additional details. Registration is now open! Please note the registration deadlines below, and NO REGISTRATIONS… Read More
Stewardship, Central and Walnut Hill, Dallas
Sunday January 8, 2023 was a day focused on faithful stewardship and honesty in reflection. It began with worship at my family’s congregation where new members were received and we rejoiced as they honored the Rev. Darlene Hopkins who was ordained the evening prior. Darlene is the 18th member of Trinity-Fort Worth to be ordained… Read More
Remembering Mederick and Yvonne
January 7th, 2023 found me at two funerals of strong NT-NL Synod, ELCA leaders and an ordination (more on that in a later post). The first funeral, as has been posted here earlier, was for Mr. Mederick Rodgers of St. John Lutheran-Oak Cliff-Dallas. Mederick was a strong leader in our synod, particularly with our public… Read More
Dia de los tres reyes
January 6th is Epiphany. La Dia De Los Tres Reyes Magos. The day of the three kings/magi. This day, 13 days after Christmas, celebrates the visitation of the magi (Matthew 2) to the holy family. It is a day that reminds us that Christ has come not just for some but for the nations. That… Read More
NT-NL Leader News: January 2023
In This Edition Timely Updates from Bishop Gronberg A Spiritual Feast for the Journey Reminder: Changes in Pulpit Supply Rates Reminder: 2023 Mission Support Intent Forms 2023 Synod Assembly Registration Open Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association Courageous Leadership Series Rostered Ministers Gathering Upcoming Ordination Upcoming Events Prayer Requests Roster Changes Timely Updates from Bishop Gronberg… Read More
NT-NL News: January 2023, First Tuesday
Message from Bishop Gronberg Dear Partners in Mission: Greetings to you on this 10th day of the Christmas festival. While secular Christmas has long been over, and Valentine’s treats have now come to dominate the store shelves, I pray you are taking time to continue to reflect on what Christmas means to us as followers… Read More
Bishop’s Message-January 3, 2023
Dear Partners in Mission: Greetings to you on this 10th day of the Christmas festival. While secular Christmas has long been over, and Valentine’s treats have now come to dominate the store shelves, I pray you are taking time to continue to reflect on what Christmas means to us as followers of Jesus. In the… Read More
NT-NL News: December 2022, Fourth Tuesday
Christmas Message from TLU President Debbie Cottrell Changes in Pulpit Supply Rates The rates for pulpit supply have not been changed in years, so we are updating the requirements starting January 1, 2023. The policy of the Synod Council for Sunday pulpit supply requires remuneration of no less than: $200 for single service $300 for… Read More
Theological Reflection On Hybrid Worship
When congregation’s went online in 2020 we had little time to reflect deeply on our practices and how this experience would change and challenge us and our theology. In March of 2022 I published a blog giving some council at that time regarding our response and responsibility. https://www.ntnl.org/pastoral-theological-reflections…/ Two plus years later we are still… Read More