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SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Daytime Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All children\, youth\, and family ministers (and volunteers) are invited to come together for a time of fellowship\, devotion\, and networking every first Thursday at 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. We will meet at the synod office at 10:30 a.m. for light fellowship and at 11 a.m. will begin our time together of checking in and discussion. Bring your lunch\, but we will have light snacks. \nIf you are not able to join us in-person\, please feel free to zoom in here: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84196414393?pwd=Y9681yYpcGDY2rgcQqm5P4cc5aJSji.1\nMeeting ID: 841 9641 4393\nPasscode: 807291\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-daytime-meeting/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod\, 12211 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
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SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Evening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Not able to make it to our daytime meetings in the synod office? We will also offer evening gathering times on the first Thursday at 7 p.m. The link for this meeting is below: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85786493419?pwd=oJxJJyI4GvppBn3fhZWbUb7rPcenv5.1\nMeeting ID: 857 8649 3419\nPasscode: 918780\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-evening-meeting/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260915T211040Z
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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.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/good-grief-retreat-learning-to-breathe-again/
LOCATION:Lutherhill Ministries Camp\, 3782 Luther Hill Rd\, La Grange\, TX\, 78945\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260915T162333Z
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SUMMARY:Mission Event - Central Houston
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/mission-event-central-houston/
LOCATION:Augustana Lutheran Church\, 2001 Wheeler St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Internal Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T160000
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SUMMARY:Ordination & Installation of Daniel Sigmon
DESCRIPTION:By the grace of God and by the call of the Church\, Daniel Sigmon will be ordained and installed to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament on Sunday\, October 4\, 2026\, 4:00 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church\, 1424 FM 1092 Rd\, Missouri City\, TX 77459 \n\nBishop Tracey Breashears Schultz\, presiding\nThe Rev. Rich Wolf\, preaching\n\nYour prayers and presence are requested. \nClergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is red. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/ordination-installation-of-daniel-sigmon/
LOCATION:New Life Lutheran Church\, 3521 E Orange St\, Pearland\, TX\, 77581\, United States
CATEGORIES:Internal Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T090000
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SUMMARY:Bayou Conference Spiritual Care Training Class
DESCRIPTION:More info & register\nSept 24 online\nOct 10\, Grace Lutheran Church\, New Orleans
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/bayou-conference-spiritual-care-training-class/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Internal Events
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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
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260915T211325Z
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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
CATEGORIES:External Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260727T191910Z
CREATED:20260613T181656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T191910Z
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Register online (registration opens August 1 and closes September 15)
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/spiritual-care-training/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Martin Luther Lutheran Church\, 211 Luther Ln\, Carmine\, TX\, 78932\, United States
CATEGORIES:Internal Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T151815Z
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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
CATEGORIES:External Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T163000
DTSTAMP:20260921T224913Z
CREATED:20260921T224842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T224913Z
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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
CATEGORIES:External Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260921T224941Z
CREATED:20260921T224941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T224941Z
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SUMMARY:Hope from the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Register
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/hope-from-the-sky/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:External Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T163000
DTSTAMP:20260921T225043Z
CREATED:20260921T225043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T225043Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Communities + Civic Engagement = It Matters
DESCRIPTION:Register
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/faith-communities-civic-engagement-it-matters/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:External Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260909T173847Z
CREATED:20260909T173804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T173847Z
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SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Daytime Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All children\, youth\, and family ministers (and volunteers) are invited to come together for a time of fellowship\, devotion\, and networking every first Thursday at 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. We will meet at the synod office at 10:30 a.m. for light fellowship and at 11 a.m. will begin our time together of checking in and discussion. Bring your lunch\, but we will have light snacks. \nIf you are not able to join us in-person\, please feel free to zoom in here: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84196414393?pwd=Y9681yYpcGDY2rgcQqm5P4cc5aJSji.1\nMeeting ID: 841 9641 4393\nPasscode: 807291\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-daytime-meeting/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod\, 12211 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T174129Z
CREATED:20260909T174012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T174129Z
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SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Evening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Not able to make it to our daytime meetings in the synod office? We will also offer evening gathering times on the first Thursday at 7 p.m. The link for this meeting is below: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85786493419?pwd=oJxJJyI4GvppBn3fhZWbUb7rPcenv5.1\nMeeting ID: 857 8649 3419\nPasscode: 918780\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-evening-meeting/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260923T202334Z
CREATED:20260521T144200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T202334Z
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SUMMARY:Boundaries: Gender Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Along with many other synods across this church\, the Gulf Coast Synod is committed to a three-year cycle of boundary education encompassing basic boundaries\, gender justice\, and racial justice. Based on a 2024 report from the churchwide boundary education task force\, we expect our rostered and synod-authorized ministers to engage in this work. Rostered retired ministers who serve congregations in an interim or pulpit supply capacity are included in this expectation. \nBoundaries education encompasses basic boundaries\, gender justice and racial justice\, with special emphasis on rooting both content and pedagogy in the Lutheran theological tradition and ELCA social teachings. We commit to continued learning as as part of our: \n\nTheological Imperative: Our Lutheran theology teaches us that we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves and to work for justice in all aspects of life. As disciples of Christ\, we are compelled to address ongoing injustice and work towards a more equitable society that reflects God’s love for all people.\nDenominational Commitment: The ELCA has made clear and strong commitments to equity and justice.\nWitness to the World: By actively working to dismantle systems of imbalance and injustice within our church and communities\, we are witness to the transformative love of Christ and offer hope for a more just and peaceful world.\nCongregational and Community Vitality: This work helps create more inclusive and welcoming faith communities that better reflect the diversity of God’s creation and the communities we serve.\nPersonal and Communal Growth: Gender and boundaries justice education and action provide opportunities for profound personal and communal growth. By examining our own biases\, and working to create change\, we grow in faith\, expand our perspectives\, and become more effective ministers of the Gospel.\n\nIf you cannot attend the training on November 12\, 2026\, please register and type “YES” in the box indicated. Deacon Aimee will work to schedule an alternative date.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/boundaries-gender-inclusion/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Internal Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260727T191910Z
CREATED:20260613T181656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T191910Z
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Register online (registration opens August 1 and closes September 15)
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/spiritual-care-training/2026-11-21/
LOCATION:Martin Luther Lutheran Church\, 211 Luther Ln\, Carmine\, TX\, 78932\, United States
CATEGORIES:Internal Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260909T173847Z
CREATED:20260909T173804Z
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SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Daytime Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All children\, youth\, and family ministers (and volunteers) are invited to come together for a time of fellowship\, devotion\, and networking every first Thursday at 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. We will meet at the synod office at 10:30 a.m. for light fellowship and at 11 a.m. will begin our time together of checking in and discussion. Bring your lunch\, but we will have light snacks. \nIf you are not able to join us in-person\, please feel free to zoom in here: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84196414393?pwd=Y9681yYpcGDY2rgcQqm5P4cc5aJSji.1\nMeeting ID: 841 9641 4393\nPasscode: 807291\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-daytime-meeting/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod\, 12211 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T174129Z
CREATED:20260909T174012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T174129Z
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SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Evening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Not able to make it to our daytime meetings in the synod office? We will also offer evening gathering times on the first Thursday at 7 p.m. The link for this meeting is below: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85786493419?pwd=oJxJJyI4GvppBn3fhZWbUb7rPcenv5.1\nMeeting ID: 857 8649 3419\nPasscode: 918780\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-evening-meeting/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260909T173847Z
CREATED:20260909T173804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T173847Z
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SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Daytime Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All children\, youth\, and family ministers (and volunteers) are invited to come together for a time of fellowship\, devotion\, and networking every first Thursday at 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. We will meet at the synod office at 10:30 a.m. for light fellowship and at 11 a.m. will begin our time together of checking in and discussion. Bring your lunch\, but we will have light snacks. \nIf you are not able to join us in-person\, please feel free to zoom in here: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84196414393?pwd=Y9681yYpcGDY2rgcQqm5P4cc5aJSji.1\nMeeting ID: 841 9641 4393\nPasscode: 807291\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-daytime-meeting/2027-01-07/
LOCATION:TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod\, 12211 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T174129Z
CREATED:20260909T174012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T174129Z
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SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Evening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Not able to make it to our daytime meetings in the synod office? We will also offer evening gathering times on the first Thursday at 7 p.m. The link for this meeting is below: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85786493419?pwd=oJxJJyI4GvppBn3fhZWbUb7rPcenv5.1\nMeeting ID: 857 8649 3419\nPasscode: 918780\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-evening-meeting/2027-01-07/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/09/TLGCS-Youth-ministry-network-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270204T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260909T173847Z
CREATED:20260909T173804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T173847Z
UID:10000642-1801737000-1801742400@gulfcoastsynod.org
SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Daytime Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All children\, youth\, and family ministers (and volunteers) are invited to come together for a time of fellowship\, devotion\, and networking every first Thursday at 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. We will meet at the synod office at 10:30 a.m. for light fellowship and at 11 a.m. will begin our time together of checking in and discussion. Bring your lunch\, but we will have light snacks. \nIf you are not able to join us in-person\, please feel free to zoom in here: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84196414393?pwd=Y9681yYpcGDY2rgcQqm5P4cc5aJSji.1\nMeeting ID: 841 9641 4393\nPasscode: 807291\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-daytime-meeting/2027-02-04/
LOCATION:TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod\, 12211 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T174129Z
CREATED:20260909T174012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T174129Z
UID:10000650-1801767600-1801767600@gulfcoastsynod.org
SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Evening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Not able to make it to our daytime meetings in the synod office? We will also offer evening gathering times on the first Thursday at 7 p.m. The link for this meeting is below: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85786493419?pwd=oJxJJyI4GvppBn3fhZWbUb7rPcenv5.1\nMeeting ID: 857 8649 3419\nPasscode: 918780\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-evening-meeting/2027-02-04/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/09/TLGCS-Youth-ministry-network-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270304T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260909T173847Z
CREATED:20260909T173804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T173847Z
UID:10000643-1804156200-1804161600@gulfcoastsynod.org
SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Daytime Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All children\, youth\, and family ministers (and volunteers) are invited to come together for a time of fellowship\, devotion\, and networking every first Thursday at 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. We will meet at the synod office at 10:30 a.m. for light fellowship and at 11 a.m. will begin our time together of checking in and discussion. Bring your lunch\, but we will have light snacks. \nIf you are not able to join us in-person\, please feel free to zoom in here: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84196414393?pwd=Y9681yYpcGDY2rgcQqm5P4cc5aJSji.1\nMeeting ID: 841 9641 4393\nPasscode: 807291\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-daytime-meeting/2027-03-04/
LOCATION:TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod\, 12211 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/09/TLGCS-Youth-ministry-network-1.png
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T174129Z
CREATED:20260909T174012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T174129Z
UID:10000651-1804186800-1804186800@gulfcoastsynod.org
SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Evening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Not able to make it to our daytime meetings in the synod office? We will also offer evening gathering times on the first Thursday at 7 p.m. The link for this meeting is below: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85786493419?pwd=oJxJJyI4GvppBn3fhZWbUb7rPcenv5.1\nMeeting ID: 857 8649 3419\nPasscode: 918780\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-evening-meeting/2027-03-04/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/09/TLGCS-Youth-ministry-network-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270401T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260909T173847Z
CREATED:20260909T173804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T173847Z
UID:10000644-1806575400-1806580800@gulfcoastsynod.org
SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Daytime Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All children\, youth\, and family ministers (and volunteers) are invited to come together for a time of fellowship\, devotion\, and networking every first Thursday at 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. We will meet at the synod office at 10:30 a.m. for light fellowship and at 11 a.m. will begin our time together of checking in and discussion. Bring your lunch\, but we will have light snacks. \nIf you are not able to join us in-person\, please feel free to zoom in here: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84196414393?pwd=Y9681yYpcGDY2rgcQqm5P4cc5aJSji.1\nMeeting ID: 841 9641 4393\nPasscode: 807291\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-daytime-meeting/2027-04-01/
LOCATION:TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod\, 12211 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/09/TLGCS-Youth-ministry-network-1.png
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270401T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T174129Z
CREATED:20260909T174012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T174129Z
UID:10000652-1806606000-1806606000@gulfcoastsynod.org
SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Evening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Not able to make it to our daytime meetings in the synod office? We will also offer evening gathering times on the first Thursday at 7 p.m. The link for this meeting is below: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85786493419?pwd=oJxJJyI4GvppBn3fhZWbUb7rPcenv5.1\nMeeting ID: 857 8649 3419\nPasscode: 918780\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-evening-meeting/2027-04-01/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/09/TLGCS-Youth-ministry-network-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270506T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260909T173847Z
CREATED:20260909T173804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T173847Z
UID:10000645-1809599400-1809604800@gulfcoastsynod.org
SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Daytime Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All children\, youth\, and family ministers (and volunteers) are invited to come together for a time of fellowship\, devotion\, and networking every first Thursday at 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. We will meet at the synod office at 10:30 a.m. for light fellowship and at 11 a.m. will begin our time together of checking in and discussion. Bring your lunch\, but we will have light snacks. \nIf you are not able to join us in-person\, please feel free to zoom in here: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84196414393?pwd=Y9681yYpcGDY2rgcQqm5P4cc5aJSji.1\nMeeting ID: 841 9641 4393\nPasscode: 807291\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-daytime-meeting/2027-05-06/
LOCATION:TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod\, 12211 Memorial Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/09/TLGCS-Youth-ministry-network-1.png
GEO:29.8750304;-95.3975227
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T174129Z
CREATED:20260909T174012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T174129Z
UID:10000653-1809630000-1809630000@gulfcoastsynod.org
SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Network First Thursday Evening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Not able to make it to our daytime meetings in the synod office? We will also offer evening gathering times on the first Thursday at 7 p.m. The link for this meeting is below: \n\nMeeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85786493419?pwd=oJxJJyI4GvppBn3fhZWbUb7rPcenv5.1\nMeeting ID: 857 8649 3419\nPasscode: 918780\n\nMore questions\, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org.
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/children-youth-ministry-network-first-thursday-evening-meeting/2027-05-06/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/09/TLGCS-Youth-ministry-network-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270620
DTSTAMP:20230529T222235Z
CREATED:20230325T021339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T222235Z
UID:10000537-1813363200-1813449599@gulfcoastsynod.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Commemoration: ELCA Resource
DESCRIPTION:ELCA worship resource for Juneteenth: https://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/Juneteenth_observance_0619.pdf \nJuneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It recalls how the states of Louisiana and Texas heard the news that President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1\, 1863. Slavery continued in those two states for more than two years after the proclamation was signed beaus the word had yet to travel there. Texas and Louisiana finally got the good news on June 19\, 1865. \n \n 
URL:https://gulfcoastsynod.org/event/juneteenth-commemoration-elca-resource/2027-06-19/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Internal Events
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END:VCALENDAR