The Role of Rest in Innovation: Leadership Academy Session
We’re all innovators now. For ministry leaders, 2020 has shifted innovation from a side-hustle to a developing skill-set. And yet we are suspicious of the new forms of youth and…
Info about events hosted by the synod to enhance ministry in your context
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…
Fall 2020 Stewardship Training with GSB
All Metro D.C. congregations are invited to the Beginning a Culture of Generosity virtual educational opportunity this Fall. The Metro D.C. Synod Stewardship & Mission Table has partnered with Mike…
Imago Dei: Embracing the Image of God – A Racial Equity Series
During this time of crisis, we are called, as people of God, to listen and to learn from our siblings in Christ of Black/African American/African/Hispanic descent. https://youtu.be/FXDn6ZBvwlc Although we wish…
Creation Care and Climate Justice – June 25
As we do the hard work of re-examining our church structures and our society, it's the perfect time to incorporate concerns for environmental stewardship. In this hour, we will discuss…
Service of Repentance & Commemoration of the Emanuel 9 Martyrs – June 17
Service Bulletin - English Service Bulletin - Spanish https://youtu.be/eoE1sK89KvU On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM, the Metro D.C. Synod Racial Equity Team will commemorate the martyrdom of the…
Council Leadership 103: Constitutions & Member Responsibilities – June 11
Join us for our third Council Leadership Training on Thursday, June 11 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. This specific training will address: Relevant Constitutional ProvisionsDuties of Congregation Council MembersRisks and…
Pentecost Sunday Online Worship Service
Wherever you are in this moment, we invite the Holy Spirit into our spaces this Pentecost Sunday in celebration of God's presence in all people and places. Stand as you…
Council Leadership 102: Church Finance – May 28
Financial Management: What Councils Need to Know During the second Council Leadership session, we review three areas that church councils should be monitoring: Are we protecting the resources for which we…