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
The first learning opportunity from the Metro D.C. Synod Leadership Academy is the Three Holy Days Intensive at Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center on January 30-31, 2020! Register Today…
Bishop’s Advent Eucharist
All are welcome to attend the Bishop’s Advent Eucharist on Tuesday, December 3 at 10:30 AM. The service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington, VA. We are planning a lunch…
Synod Youth Ministry Listening Session
This year, we will be putting the annual youth ministry retreats, Chrysalis and Shekinah, on pause but we will gather on December 7 at 12:30 PM at Lord of Life's…
Celebrating 30 years as an RIC Church – from Synod Council Member, Madelyn
The Metro D.C. Synod of the ELCA is celebrating 30 years as a Reconciling in Christ Church. Since 1974, Reconciling in Christ has been a program for all Lutheran organizations…
Forgotten Luther Symposium
Reclaiming a Vision of Global Community We are facing a global crisis - ecological, political, and economic. A Spirit-led response from churches in the Global South reminds us of Martin…
From the Bishop’s Desk on 9/11/19
Eighteen years ago today I was a student at Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York City. I lived in Mt. Vernon with my cousin (far from school) and…
From the Desk of the Bishop: A Response to Craziness
The following note was written from Kalamazoo, Michigan, but sent to the staff while the Bishop was at Churchwide Assembly. August 1, 2019 Dear friends,I am writing you this letter…
