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The good Samaritan
A MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM THE ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP I have been thinking a lot about the parable of the good Samaritan lately (Luke 10:25-37). Parts of it are so familiar—the…
Read More“It’s not what we do”
A MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM THE ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP At the end of the sixth chapter of the Gospel according to John, many disciples who had been following Jesus left him.…
Read MoreHow many loaves for 500 sandwiches?
Here’s a creative way to celebrate that in 2017 we’re marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation! But planning may take some math… by Alan Van Nostrand* A goal of…
Read MoreLife-changing outdoor camp experiences
by Sarah Lefler and Reuben Todd* Thousands of people each year at Caroline Furnace and Mar-Lu-Ridge are touched by the important camping and retreat opportunities they offer. We encourage you…
Read MoreImmigrant roots familiar to Lutherans
“I’m grateful for the chance to be here to speak in favor of a country that supports refugees and immigrants,” said the Rev. Richard H. Graham, bishop, ELCA Metro D.C.…
Read MoreHuman trafficking lifeline
“It’s hard to imagine this horrific crime happening in our own backyards, but the truth is Virginia had the ninth-highest number of reported human trafficking cases nationwide in 2015,” wrote…
Read MoreWords matter
by the Rev. James Phillips The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been hailed by many as the most prolific orator ever, in these United States of America. As…
Read MoreHappy New Year!
A MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM THE ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP Ah, a new year! It opens up before us with infinite possibilities like brand new notebooks at the beginning of the school…
Read MoreFrom the Bishop’s Desk: The Holy Light
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM BISHOP GRAHAM The gospel stories of Christmas are warm and rich in detail. Matthew tells of Joseph dreaming, of Isaiah’s prophecy fulfilled and later of the…
Read MoreSolar power for Phebe: $100 Christmas Challenge
by Cheryl Dwyer * With a time-sensitive opportunity to share in God’s work with our hands, the Metro D.C. Synod’s Synodical Women’s Organization (SWO) wants you to know about an…
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