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Gifts of Hope Advent Toolkit is Here!
The Gifts of Hope team has put together a toolkit of resources for congregations to utilize as they promote this alternative gift-giving program over the holidays. Check out the Advent 2022…
Read MoreBuilding Puentes Congregational Resources Now Available!
Bishop Ortiz and Bishop Gohl are requesting that a special offering be taken by congregations and worshipping communities for Building Puentes on Reformation Sunday, October 30, 2022. To help you share this…
Read MoreMake a Gift to the Building Puentes Fund by October 30
It’s not easy watching family and friends back home get hit by yet, another devastating hurricane. It is encouraging however, to know that while we grieve with them, we can…
Read MoreSign Up to Receive Updates about Youth+Family Ministry
You are invited to complete the form below to be added to the Youth+Family Ministry database and email list. Please share this form with your paid staff or volunteers in the…
Read MoreBishop Ortiz Sabbatical Begins October 1
Starting October 1, Bishop Leila Ortiz will be taking sabbatical leave through December 31, 2022. Please lift up prayers for Bishop during her sabbatical as she finds rest and time…
Read MoreSynod Admins Network to Restart this Fall
Katharyn Wheeler invites all who serve in a congregational administrative staff position to participate in the Synod Admin Network starting this fall. She has put together a brief survey and…
Read MoreYouth + Family Ministry Staffing Update
Soon-to-be-Deacon Nicole Roop has agreed to take on the part-time responsibilities for Youth+Family Ministry in partnership with the Delaware-Maryland Synod. Dr. Roop is a full-time administrator at the University of Maryland…
Read MoreSynod to Launch Local Ministry Fund this Fall
Dear Friends in Ministry, I invite you to walk alongside me, meander a bit, and see where the Spirit leads us in a new thing that we are creating and…
Read MoreGifts of Hope Mid-Year Update
Gifts of Hope Director Natalie Cain provided a mid-year update on the happenings of our alternative gift-giving program and what is to come this fall. Check out the update at…
Read MoreKatharyn Wheeler on Sabbatical in August
Our Administrative Assistant to the Bishop, Katharyn Wheeler will be on sabbatical the month of August. While Katharyn is away: If you need assistance please reach out to Julie Jackson at synodadmin@metrodcelca.org or…
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