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SUMMARY:Good Grief Retreat | Learning to Breathe Again
DESCRIPTION:A new retreat at Lutherhill for anyone whose life is laced with grief. \nWhether you’re grieving a recent loss\, a changed relationship\, an unexpected diagnosis\, infertility\, a dream that didn’t come true\, or a life you never expected to be living….you don’t have to carry it alone. \nJoin us for a weekend of worship\, honest conversation\, creative ways to process loss\, rest\, reflection\, laughter through the tears\, and space to simply breathe. We are honored to welcome Pastor Tammy Sharp as the speaker for our inaugural Good Grief Retreat. \nCome as you are. Bring your whole\, complicated\, grieving self. For the sighers\, eye rollers\, tear shedders\, and reluctant hope holders among us. Come breathe with us October 2-4\, 2026.
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LOCATION:Lutherhill Ministries Camp\, 3782 Luther Hill Rd\, La Grange\, TX\, 78945\, United States
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SUMMARY:Iglesia San José Obero Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:The service on October 11 will begin with a procession at 9:45am with the image of San José Obrero\, followed by a bilingual Mass. After the service\, we will gather for a brunch with music in the church Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/iglesia-san-jose-obero-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Iglesia San José Obrero ELCA\, 1135 Jocelyn Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77023\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall Family Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A gathering for your family to rest\, play and reconnect! \nNeed a little time set apart for rest and play? Retreat to the Hill for a fun-filled family weekend. Make space to rest as you relax in a hammock\, sneak in an afternoon nap or take in the epic Lutherhill sunset. Make space to play as you tackle the ropes course\, take aim at the sling shot range or sing silly songs around the campfire. Make space to reconnect with the ones you love and our loving God on Oct. 16-18\, 2026. \n*Upgrade your stay to stay in the Retreat Center!
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/fall-family-retreat/
LOCATION:Lutherhill Ministries Camp\, 3782 Luther Hill Rd\, La Grange\, TX\, 78945\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gethsemane Lutheran Church's 75th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Gethsemane Lutheran Church\, Chalmette\, LA\, invites to join us as we celebrate our 75th anniversary on Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, at 10am! Bishop Tracey Breashears-Schultz will be our guest preacher. We will have a reception following worship. For more information\, please call (504)-271-4254. Come join us as we celebrate 75th years of faith!
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/gethsemane-lutheran-churchs-75th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Gethsemane Lutheran Church\, 2825 Paris Road\, Chalmette\, LA\, 70043\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
DESCRIPTION:Register
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/fall-2026-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/
LOCATION:Willow Waterhole Greenspace – meet under the big Oak Tree\, 11350 Ricecrest\, Houston\, TX\, 77035\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hope from the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Register
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SUMMARY:Faith Communities + Civic Engagement = It Matters
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