More stories of life springing up and growth in the synod
The Rev. Amy Thompson Sevimli, Assistant to the Bishop, gave her report by video because she was unable to be present at the assembly. She gave highlights of what…
Keynoter: How do we get to the change we dream about?
In the third segment of his keynote address, the Rev. Chris Nelson looked at the topic of moving into the future as the Church and as individual congregations. We…
The Synod’s Evangelical Mission: Death Leads to Resurrection
The Rev. Phil Hirsch, the synod’s Director for Evangelical Mission and an Assistant to the Bishop, delivered his report. The work of being evangelical is expanding, growing and reaching more…
Second address of keynote speaker: Change is difficult
The Rev. Chris Nelson began the second part of his talk by explaining that change is difficult. He said he didn’t intend to force it upon anybody present but just…
Business continues on Saturday morning
With coffee, a hymn and a prayer, the assembly warmed up, gathered and reconvened for its business on Saturday morning. Bishop Crist led a Bible study for early risers. The…
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…
Bishop’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,…
Powered 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…
ELCA 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…
The 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…