Thursday

Thursday evening the NLS Executive Board members held a Townhall meeting to discuss the state of the movement, and engage in open dialogue with attendees about sustaining and growing the community. Presidential Update NLS President Brian Comeno gave a summary of the NLS Board accomplishments and projects from 2026. Brian pointed out that the first scholarship recipient, Aaron Colwick, will be giving the first forum talk on Friday morning. It was noted that due to...

Pastor Sharon Schwart did a beautiful closing ceremony for us this evening. Everyone was given a piece of clay at the beginning and invited to place all or part of it into a bowl from which Pastor Tami created a beautiful cross reminding that we are many pieces, one body.

Regional Coordinators multitasking as they eat dinner while meeting with Tom Kirk, VPO Region 1 (missing their Regional Coordinator – Marcia Newman Region 5 with Regional Coordinator BobbieJo Koski Region 6 – Regional Coordinator John McCay Other Regions to be uploaded later

Host Committee and VP Administration TLU President Dr. Debbie Cottrell Dr, Cottrell joined our community in opening worship and gave us a warm welcome to Texas Lutheran University. She made Via de Cristo history by being the first ever university president or site administrator to join us in this manner. Jerry Gray and Jane Winge – Host Committee Co-Chairs We have 26 secretariats represented from 23 states and over 50 people from Region 3. Thank...

Pastor Jeremy Pedersen – Faith Lutheran – Seguin Texas Pastor Jeremy opened our Annual Gathering with a welcome and an introduction to our AG 2026 Bible Verse, “you Lord are our Father, You are the Potter and we are the clay, the work of your hands.” Isaiah 64:8. He reminded us that this scripture is a promise that we are held in the hands of our God.