In This Edition NT-NL Synodical Women’s Organization Updates Lutheran Men in Mission Spring Ambassador-Gram Upcoming Events Prayer Requests Roster Changes NT-NL Synodical Women’s Organization Newsletter You can read more about the happenings of our Synodical Women’s Organization here.  Lutheran Men in Mission Spring Ambassador-Gram Find updates about Lutheran Men in Mission and upcoming events here. Upcoming Events With the ever-changing guidelines and recommendations in our world right now, as we maintain physical distance in social solidarity, please keep in mind these events may be ..read more

Lutheran Summer Music 2024 Enrollment Still Open Final openings are available for the four-week Full Session (June 30-July 28) for students in grades 8-12 who play clarinet, flute, horn, oboe, trumpet, euphonium, violin, or string bass. Contact LSM Admissions for questions or to refer students: admissions@lutheransummermusic.org. For more information or to apply, visit LSMacademy.org. Featured Resources for April The ELCA Church Council adopted a social message about climate care entitled “Earth’s Climate Crisis.” on April 20, 2023. You can access the official message here in English and aq ..read more

Stained Glass Vespers Featured Resources for April The ELCA Church Council adopted a social message about climate care entitled “Earth’s Climate Crisis.” on April 20, 2023. You can access the official message here in English and aqui en Español. Drawing from existing social teaching, social messages provide theological rationale and social analysis to foster discernment and engagement on a relatively narrow social issue. This project was authorized in light of the grim contemporary situation affecting our global home and the need for fresh action on the part of this church. It draws it ..read more

Synod Assembly Registration Closes Today Today is the final day to register for Synod Assembly. There will be no on-site tickets available. Doors will open at 10:00am on Friday the 19th and the Opening Service of the Word will begin at 1:00pm. You can find more information and the registration form here.   April Mission Support Memo This month’s Mission Support Memo inspires us to wonder how God might be calling us into ministry and explores how two neighboring synods are finding joy and strength in walking along side folks in discernment cohorts. Plus, an opportunity on May 13th to ..read more

“I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.” John 17:20-21 #EnMisionJuntos o #JuntosEnMision #InMissionTogether or #TogetherInMission Since 2016 our NT-NL tagline has been #EnMisionJuntos/#InMissionTogether. This was meant to build upon our recognition that the context we serve is a mission field. And that we do this mission together as synod. In these years we have seen our communities ..read more

In This Edition Message from Bishop Gronberg Wartburg Land Acknowledgement Workshop 2023 Tax Preparation Resources Available Protecting Your (Particularly Children’s) Eyes in a Solar Eclipse Upcoming Installations Upcoming Events Prayer Requests Roster Changes Message from Bishop Gronberg Dear NT-NL Leaders: Christ is Risen!!! Christ is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!!! I pray your observances of the Triduum and Easter Sunday have been meaningful and joyful. As we move into the 7 weeks of the Easter Festival I pray for all our leaders some rest, renewal, and I hope reinvigoration for the calling we h ..read more

Message from Bishop Gronberg Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen Indeed!! Alleluia!!! A blessed Easter morning to you all. I pray this festival day and the weeks of Easter to follow are a joy within our communities across the NT-NL Synod. On Saturday, March 30th we celebrated the resurrection a little early at Our Redeemer, Grand Prairie as we gave thanks for the life and ministry of the Rev. Melvin Hammer. Mel, along with his spouse Hattie who survives him, served a number of NT-NL congregations over the last decades. He was a faithful leader and mentor. And as I stated in the sermon, he and Hat ..read more

Message from Bishop Gronberg Dear Partners in Mission: “So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord— the King of Israel!” -John 12 Last Sunday morning I joined my family for Palm Sunday. Like many of you we gathered outside the sanctuary, heard the processional gospel, and processed into the sanctuary singing “All Glory Laud and Honor.” The liturgy ending with the reading of the passion narrative. In our setting 10 individuals lent their voices to the dramatic reading. Alternating to give us differe ..read more

Dear Partners in Mission: “So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord— the King of Israel!” -John 12 Last Sunday morning I joined my family for Palm Sunday. Like many of you we gathered outside the sanctuary, heard the processional gospel, and processed into the sanctuary singing “All Glory Laud and Honor.” The liturgy ending with the reading of the passion narrative. In our setting 10 individuals lended their voices to the dramatic reading. Alternating to give us different timbre and pacing. As I ..read more

  Upbring Spring Gala Upbring invites you to their annual Spring Gala on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Kitalou Gin in Lubbock for an unforgettable night! Spend the evening with friends and family while enjoying stories of your impact, dining and making a difference. All funds raised will directly benefit Foster In Texas, Neighborhood House and Health for Friends Clinic. Your support allows Upbring to develop and implement innovative, measurable programs to break the cycle of child abuse. To learn more and purchase tickets or sponsorships, visit Upbring.org/SpringGala. Featured Resources for ..read more