March 20, 2020 Update from Bishop Eaton
Dear Church, We live in anxious times. COVID-19 makes these times even more anxious. In a time of crisis, it is our natural instinct to gather together, but this pandemic…
From The Bishop’s Desk: COVID-19
Dear Colleagues in Christ,I am writing this in response to inquiries of how to proceed in the coming weeks given the reality of the COVID-19 and its impact on our…
Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant
Job Description: Administrative Assistant, Metropolitan Washington, D.C Synod, ELCA Application Deadline: Until position is filled Start Date: Immediately Description: The Administrative Assistant primarily supports the Assistant to the Bishop and…
Coronavirus Resources
As the news outlets continue to provide updates about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Metro D.C. Synod staff have assembled some helpful resources from the ELCA, the Center…
A Reflection for Black History Month
By Rev. Lamar Bailey ’Twant me, ’twas the Lord. I always told him, “I trust to you. I don’t know where to go or what to do, but I expect…
Building Puentes Clergy Couples Retreat
February 19-21, 2020 The Iglesia Evangélica Luterana Sinodo del Caribe - Caribbean Synod requested a Clergy Couples Retreat as part of our Building Puentes Initiative and the Metro DC Synod was happy…
Bishop’s Lenten Devotional and Coversation
To ensure the health of our community, the in-person Bishop's Lenten Eucharist at Village of Rockville has been cancelled. However, Bishop Ortiz will be leading a Lenten Devotional on Thursday, March…
The Next Six Years as the Metro D.C. Synod
During the season of Epiphany, we are called to invite all people to “come and see” who the child laying in a manger is as we intentionally make Jesus known…
A Special Message from New Connections
Hear from Pastor Lamar Bailey and Campaign Director Christy Hartigan about the work God has done through your donations to the New Connections campaign. There is also a cameo from…
Three Holy Days Intensive Learning Opportunity
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT! If you would like to attend, please reach out to Katharyn Wheeler at kwheeler@metrodcelca.org. The first learning opportunity from the Metro D.C. Synod Leadership…