Archive for April 27, 2012
Keynote Speaker’s First Address Introduces “Re-presenting the Faith”
The Rev. Chris Nelson is Senior Pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, the founding congregation of Spirit Garage and Jacob’s Well. He came to the assembly to give us ways…
Read MoreBishop’s Report: Synod Doing Great Things
Not duplicating his written report*, Bishop Graham highlighted some exciting happenings in the synod in his oral remarks. Two congregations in the synod, both in Maryland, have closed their doors,…
Read MorePowered by the Spirit – and lots of sugar
Some would say a gathering of Lutherans or an official assembly is powered by the Holy Spirit. While the Spirit might inspire the actions of the church, some rely heavily…
Read MoreELCA Rep’s Address: We’re In This Together
The Rev. Jessica Crist, the bishop of the ELCA’s Montana Synod, is the ELCA representative to the assembly. She is also the chair of the Conference of Bishops and thus…
Read MoreThe Assembly Opens: Love, Gathering, Working Together and Praise
LOVE AND GATHERING Bishop Richard Graham opened the 2012 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly with words from Scripture – 1 John 3:16-24. Themes of love, gathering, working together and praise marked…
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