Part of my role as bishop is to engage in public faith. As a synod, one way we do that is through partnering with Texas Impact. This ecumenical/interfaith organization has… Read More
Engaging Faith and Public Life
Worship Practices in Covid-19 Update: Late Sept 2020
Last Friday and Saturday, our Conference Deans and synod council met for several hours to do worship, bible study, and do the vital business of the church. During this time,… Read More
NT-NL News: September 2020, Fifth Tuesday
Mental Health First Aid The Rev. Amanda Ullrich and the community of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Levelland, TX, in July of 2017, lost their beloved brother Zane Timmons to… Read More
NT-NL News: September 2020, Fourth Tuesday
Message from Bishop Gronberg In this final video in preparation for our 2020 online synod assembly, I reflect on the 10 of the 50-40-10 anniversaries we are commemorating. In 2009,… Read More
Bishop’s Message: Tuesday Sept. 22
In this final video in preparation for our 2020 online synod assembly, I reflect on the 10 of the 50-40-10 anniversaries we are commemorating. In 2009, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly… Read More
In Memory of Rev. Robert Graetz
The Rev. Robert Graetz was a tireless and noble fighter for civil rights. He stood strong when many advised him to be more careful. His home was bombed when he… Read More
Life at Briarwood in Covid-19: Assembly prep, Archery, and Ordinations
During pandemic I have not spent a great deal of time at the NT-NL Synod, ELCA offices at Briarwood Leadership Center as we have prioritized staff whose work requires them… Read More
Serving in the midst of Covid-19: #GodsWorkOurHands and Church of Damascus Road Golf
This past Sunday was #GodsWorkOurHands Sunday in the ELCA and across NT-NL Synod, ELCA many participated. Was great to see on facebook how many communities did this work together even… Read More
NT-NL News: September 2020, Third Tuesday
Message from Bishop Gronberg Continuing my series of videos leading up to our online synod assembly on Sept 26th (please be sure to have your voting members registered by Sept…. Read More
Bishop’s Message 9/15/20: Honoring 40 years of Ordained Pastors who are women of Color
Continuing my series of videos leading up to our online synod assembly on Sept 26th (please be sure to have your voting members registered by Sept. 18th) we are highlighting… Read More