Annual Gathering
Mark your calendars for July 21-24, 2022 for the Via de Cristo Annual Gathering at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas.
This will be our first opportunity to meet in person as a community in three years. There will be worship services, keynote speakers, workshops, as well as opportunities to catch up with old friends and make new ones. We will be complying with whatever health regulations are required by local authorities and the university at that time.
Registration is Now Open

Via de Cristo is a Spanish phrase meaning Way of Christ.
The Via de Cristo Ministry includes a structured three-day weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people, bringing them to a new awareness of living in God’s grace.
Words of Encouragement
After several years apart, the Via de Cristo movement is getting excited about the National Annual Gathering. Listen in, feel the excitement, and consider attending—Embrazio!
- Annual Gathering with Jane WingeJane Winge is our NLS Vice President of Administration and she’s got so much to share about the National Annual Gathering this summer.
- Annual Gathering with John, Jane, and BrianListen in as NLS President John Aclin, Executive Director Brian Schwartz, and Vice President of Administration Jane Winge get excited about the upcoming AG.
- Annual Gathering with Jim RyanJim Ryan, NLS Treasurer, talks about the July Annual Gathering.
Lenten Meditations
.As we enter into the season of Lent, the members of your Executive Committee share some of their Lenten practices – the ways we draw closer to the Lord during this important season. We hope these messages will help you reflect on your own practices and that you will find joy and peace in your walk with Christ this Lent.
- Eleventh Day of LentEleventh Day of Lent with Carolyn Witham, Secretary for National Lutheran Secretariat.
- Fifth Day of LentOne of the most impactful things about my weekend, and probably many of yours as well, was the “Day in the Life” talk that covered Jesus crucifixion, death, and resurrection.
- Fourth Day of LentNLS President John Aclin shares thoughts on Lent and using this season to grow with Christ.
- Third Day of LentThird Day of Lent with Jane Winge, VP Administration for Via de Cristo.
- Second Day of LentSecond Day of Lent with Karen Weires, VP Outreach for Via de Cristo.
- First Day of LentLenten practices—the ways we draw closer to the Lord during this important season. Reverend Sue Beal is Spiritual Director for Via de Cristo.
Devotions: From the Spiritual Director
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