You should have received a letter in mid-January that provides details on how to submit your Annual Congregation Report by March 1. Online submission at bit.ly/3Z2zytG is preferred.

Pastor Sue Schneider will be hosting a 4-week stained glass mosaic class at Living Mosaic. No experience required. $100 for the whole program, including all materials. All proceeds benefit Living Mosaic. Register at bit.ly/4qRmd3K.

All are welcome to join us for an afternoon of fellowship, celebration, and blessing of our new synod office! Come on Feb 15 from 3-5pm at 12211 Memorial Drive in Houston. Enjoy a coffee bar and refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there!

You are invited to worship and celebrate with St. James Santiago as Jadher Alejandro Abad is ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament and installed as Pastor on Feb at 4pm at 1602 W. 43rd St. in Houston. Reception to follow.

Whether your family calendar has been running the show lately or you’re simply craving a change of scenery together, our Spring Family Retreat (April 17–19) is the perfect excuse to get away! Register your crew today at lutherhill.org/retreats/sprin…!

The Explore Retreat (May 1–3) gives 1st–6th graders a full weekend to try camp life! They’ll experience everything from outdoor adventures to creative activities and meaningful campfire worship. Let’s explore camp together - lutherhill.org/retreats/explo…!

Read "Gulf Coast Synod Priorities: Connection. Communication. Compassion." by Bishop Tracey Breashears Schultz at gulfcoastsynod.org/gulf-connectio….

A reminder that clergy reports to the bishop are due February 15. You can submit them at gulfcoastsynod.org/leadership/for….

A reminder to join us this Sunday from 3-5pm at 12211 Memorial Drive, Houston, for an afternoon of fellowship, celebration, and blessing of our new synod office! Drive around to the back of the campus, and look for our sign. We look forward to seeing you there!

Read "Getting to Know the Gulf Coast Synod: One Conference at a Time" by The Rev. Cassandra Nagle at gulfcoastsynod.org/gulf-connectio….

Early bird registration for the 2026 Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod Assembly is now open! Register at tithe.ly/event-registra….

You are invited to worship and celebrate with St. Margaret's Episcopal Church as The Rev. Aquilino "John" Perez is installed to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at 12663 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70810.

You are invited to worship and celebrate with St. Martin's Lutheran Church as The Rev. Tim V. Marquez is installed to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at 1123 Burney Rd., Sugar Land, TX 77498. Reception to follow.

You are invited to worship and celebrate with Zion Lutheran Church as Deacon Michelle Mote is installed to the Ministry of Word and Service on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at 3606 Beauchamp, Houston, TX 77009. A potluck celebration will follow.

Wartburg Theological Seminary is hosting a discernment weekend Mar 20-22 called “Considering Your Call,” where folks can have space to discern their call and learn more about seminary education. More info at wartburgseminary.edu/events/conside….

Folks 10-15 years old are invited to Christ the King Lutheran Church, Kenner, for an Easter Vigil overnight from April 4, 5pm, to April 5, 7am. Additional information can be found on our website at ctk-nola.org/events/easter-…. To register please send an email to [email protected].

ALL ARE INVITED to Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, Houston on Mar 31 at 10:30am for prayer, reflection, anointing, Eucharist, and the reaffirmation of vows for clergy and all the baptized. We will also bless and distribute the oils used for baptism, the sick, and the dying.

Stewardship for All Seasons provides a year-long cohort experience that helps congregations lead a healthier annual stewardship appeal. Learn more at a free, virtual information session on Thurs, March 5 at 1 p.m. Contact Rev. Pete Reuss at [email protected] for the meeting link.

LAST CALL for LSM 2026! Enrollment for this summer is over 80% full, but there’s still time for young musicians to apply, and for you to nominate students. Nominate a music student at lsmacademy.org/nominate.

Gather Space City will be hosting its first event on March 8 at 5 PM at 12211 Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77024. Follow on Instagram at instagram.com/gatherspacecit….