Virtual Congregational Meeting Resources
As Fall begins so does Annual Congregational Meeting season. We have received several requests in the synod office for information on how to hold meetings remotely. In June, we held…
La Sagrada Familia’s Ministry at Langley Park
As you may know, Langley Park is a place in Prince George’s County where most of its inhabitants are Latino and from other parts of the world. The Sagrada Familia…
A Venezuelan’s Personal Reformation and Journey of Faith
Hello, my name is Franklin Morales; I am a native of Venezuela. I was born in the capital, Caracas, but after the death of my grandmother, we decided to move…
We Have Walked on Water! A Year One Overview
If you follow the lectionary, you engaged Matthew 14:22-33 several weeks ago. Jesus goes up to the mountain to retreat, pray, and grieve the loss of his friend, John the…
Mandatory Boundaries Training for all Rostered Ministers
Registration is now open for the annual Boundaries Training Workshop on Tuesday, October 27 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. There is no fee to register for this training. Metro D.C. Synod…
2021 Bishop’s Academy
Register Today Rostered leadership can be exhausting. Our schedules are packed and emails pile up relentlessly. The demands on our time can hardly be contained as congregants expect us to…
Anonymous Angels at Living Faith Lutheran
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 NRSV He comes to the church door on Thursday…
Gifts of Hope Director Position Open
The Metro D.C. Synod is looking to hire a part-time Director for the Gifts of Hope program. Gifts of Hope is a gift-giving program that provides an alternative to the…
Opening God’s Doors when Fear is Knocking
On June 5, 2020, a two-block long Black Lives Matter mural was painted down what was 16th Street in Washington D.C. This mural and the accompanying protests, highlighting police brutality…
Join Synod Staff: Administrative Assistant Position Open
The Metro D.C. Synod is looking to hire an Administrative Assistant that primarily supports the Assistant to the Bishop and the Director for Evangelical Mission, with the occasional support for…