Re-registration afterall
Looking forward to seeing you at the Fall Session of the 2009 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly. Voting Members and Visitors who attended in Spring are asked to update their registration…
“Israel and Palestine” Memorial considered
Our synod in part put a topic on the Churchwide Assembly agenda through “Israel and Palestine” (link to pdf file) a memorial adopted during our 2009 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly. Action taken August…
Video contest results are in
Metro D.C. Synod youth placed in the 10 most popular videos from individuals in the 2009 “God’s work, Our Hands.” video contest for their entry depicting the Chi Rho synod…
Synod candidate for ELCA VP receives 2nd highest # of votes
Voting members at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly returned to office its incumbent vice present, Carlos Peña of Galveston, Texas. He was elected to a second six-year term on the fourth…
In the news: Geothermal energy replaces rusting boilers for local congregation
When St. Mark's Lutheran in Springfield needed to update their heating and cooling system, they made some ecologically responsibility and financially creative decisions according to "For St. Mark's a Miracle…
Winning video TBA at CWA – local entry in top 10
The video from Chi Rho 2009, Metro D.C.'s annual servant event for high school youth, is one of the top ten finalists in the individual category for the ELCA's "God's work,…
Looking good
"Hey, I think we know these guys," said Amy Acland, Administrative Assistant to Leadership of the synod when she perused photos taken Tuesday, August 18 at the 2009 ELCA Churchwide…
In the news: Churches offer back-to-school physicals
In "Prescription for School Success" (written by Marie French), the meaningful impact of activity initiated by a coalition of congregations including St. Mark Lutheran in Springfield, Virginia, is described. In addition…
Good luck keeping up with the kids
Did you see the great article about the impact our teens had in New Orleans? I hope that our adults have the same impact in Minneapolis. Check out "Gratitude for…
In the News: Summertime is Funtime at St. Paul’s Lutheran in D.C.
"Some people think, 'Oh religion, oh that's boring,' . . . But we have fun." Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a long-standing tradition that holds terrific summer memories for children…