Events
October 2019
October EcoChallenge
You are invited to join the Lutherans Restoring Creation – Gulf Coast Team for this year’s Eco-Challenge. This online event offers you the opportunity to care for creation by taking on a challenge in: waste, food, health, transportation, energy, community, nature, water, simplicity, or a custom challenge of your own.
Find out more »Preach at the Beach
Breathe new life into your preaching via Preach at the Beach! Join your colleagues and Anna Carter Florence in a day of reflection and imagination - October 17.
Find out more »Central African Republic (CAR) Companion Synod Sunday
Please mark your church calendars and plan for congregational participation in the Sunday dedicated to our companion synod, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Central African Republic (EEL-RCA). The Synod’s CAR Team is asking you to: Dedicate Sunday. October 20, and possibly even the month of October to promoting support for our CAR companion synod. Pray for our companion synod in the Prayers of the Church. Solicit special offerings for CAR either October 20 or during that month—a noisy offering…
Find out more »Reformation – Beer & Hymns
Celebrate the Reformation with a good ol' hymn sing! We'll make a joyful noise as we enjoy some tasty brews. All proceeds go to Montrose Grace Place with a goal to raise $5,000. Learn more about Montrose Grace Place. This is a synod-wide event, hosted by Celebration & +Kindred Church. $25 – Individual Ticket includes entrance fee, beer (root beer available), snacks and general merriment. And of course - the satisfaction of supporting Montrose Grace Place! Tickets
Find out more »The Earth Charter & Lutheran Social Statements
In October, Lisa Brenskelle, head of the Lutherans Restoring Creation Team for the Texas Louisiana Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), will discuss the Earth Charter. The ELCA voted to endorse the Earth Charter at churchwide assembly in August.
Find out more »Region 4 Deacon Gathering
Deacons are called by God as leaders of Word and Service to be advocates and witnesses within and beyond the Church. Many Regions in the ELCA have been gathering their Deacons to have conversation around the changes in the Deacon Roster, and for people to get to know other Deacons in the Region and to see what the Holy Spirit is up to. We hope you will take some time away to gather with other Deacons across our region. All…
Find out more »November 2019
Community Bike Safety Course
Nervous about biking in Houston? The synod Lutherans Restoring Creation Team and Bike Houston invite you to a free Community Bike Safety Course where you’ll gain the confidence to cycle safely around town. This is the only free bike safety course in Houston taught by certified instructors. The course takes begins with 90 minutes of classroom instruction at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church. 90 minutes of drills in the Rice University parking lot follow the classroom instruction, and then…
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Youth Ministry Network Meeting
Topic: Catch up and Plan the Year More meeting details will come out the week before the meeting.
Find out more »“Lutheran Young Adults” Reunion Retreat
A Reunion Retreat of the former “Lutheran Young Adults” (“LYA”), (later known as “Lutheran Single Adults”) is being held November 8-10, 2019, at Camp Lone Star in La Grange. Spouses and friends are welcome! There will be speakers, Bible study, singing, a service project, a dance, and plenty of fellowship and renewing friendships from years past! The registration fee includes 4 meals, lodging, program, and recreational activities. Participants may choose to stay in the Retreat Center for $153 or in…
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As it is, there are many parts, but only one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you.”
~ 1 Corinthians 12:20-22a
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