Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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In wake of spring storm devastation
Loving God, we come to you trusting in your mercy and knowing that your steadfast love endures forever. Look with mercy on those who are harmed or displaced. Give them your strength to meet the days ahead, your peace which passes all understanding and new hope in the resurrection. Move in those who are able to give aid, that we may be your hands and heart on earth. Be with all who offer assistance, may your Spirit may uphold them. As you have made water a sign of your kingdom, and of cleansing and rebirth, grant your people vision to see new life on the other side of disaster. To you be given all honor and praise, through Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Amen. (Pastor Kay Braun, adapted, from elca.org) Consider making a
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Kum Ba Yah
Gentler summer rhythms are on their way, and camp is a great place to make sweet summer memories. Consider day, overnight, and other opportunities at Caroline Furnace in Fort Valley, Virg., and Mar-Lu-Ridge in Jefferson, Md. Mountaintop experiences of Christian community that can expand adventures, change lives, make disciples, build friendships and encourage care of God’s creation await campers of all ages and
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What exactly is biker swag?
Earth Day was celebrated at Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington with "Bike to Church Sunday" on April 21. In addition to a Blessing of the Bicycles, worshippers in practical shoes received a bag of what they called "biker swag" (?). But observing Earth Day isn't the only reason to bike to church! “I get to see God’s creation at a slower pace.” “The ride to church doubled as time to exercise.” “It reduces my impact on God’s creation.” However you see it, it might be an opportunity worth
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With heavy hearts
"Even as we grieve, we will remain steadfast in charity, defiant in hope, and constant in prayer," says part of a statement of the Massachusetts Council of Churches after the Boston Marathon bombing. "We are grateful for the prayers and support from across the country and the globe. Please continue to pray for the victims. Pray for our first responders, our elected officials, and the media who work with such trauma and return home to their own families. Pray for those without permanent homes who live in our public parks, displaced by this violence in our city. Pray for the marathoners, tourists and visitors far from home." Read the statement in full from http://masscouncilofchurches.wordpress.com/, which opens with following Bible
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Observers, volunteers at ELCA Assembly
One member of each ELCA congregation registered before May 31 is invited to attend the 2013 Churchwide Assembly (CWA) as a congregation observer. The biennial gathering is coming up on Aug. 12-17, 2013, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When online registration opens in April, the congregation observer fee will be listed as $150. Another way to be part of the action is to volunteer! CWA is always an envigorating time in the life of the church, with lots to listen for, see and do as our life together takes shape. Find a volunteer application and other details at
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