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The Reformation Service sponsored by the synod on October 25, 2009 at Washington National Cathedral featured joyful song, inspiring message and historic celebration.

  • SERMON – Hear the sermon preached by the Rev. Gemechis Buba, Director for African National Ministries, ELCA Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission (@ 20 minutes)
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  • PSALM – Psalm 46 led by Lenoir-Rhyne University’s A Cappella Choir proclaimed, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” A closing flourish by their Brass Ensemble echoed notes from ”A Mighty Fortress” in Dr. Paul D. Weber’s setting based on the Anglican Psalter. (@3 minutes)
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  • ANTHEM – Choir members from the Oromo Evangelical Church of Washington, DC declared “His glory among the nations” in an anthem. (@3 minutes)
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  • GREETINGS – The Rev. Dr. Jon Diefenthaler, president, Southeastern District, Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, brought greetings before the worship service began. He said he was there “to join you not only in celebrating our Reformation heritage, but to entrust our future as Lutherans to the God of all grace.” (3 minutes)download (right click)

The 2009 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly met in a Fall Session on September 26, 2009. Enjoy these excerpts.

  • KEYNOTE PT. 1 – Keynote address from the Rev. Mark Allan Powell, Part 1 – “Belonging to God: The Good News of Bibilical Stewardship” @60 minutes (including introductory comments of Bishop Graham)
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  • KEYNOTE PT. 2 – Keynote address from the Rev. Mark Allan Powell, Part 2 – “Duty & Delight: The Joy of Generous Giving” @45 minutes
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  • SERMON – Festival Eucharist Sermon delivered by Bishop Richard Graham: “Pull of the Familiar”
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This recording was made at the Reformation commemoration at Washington National Cathedral on October 26, 2008 — a service hosted by the synod and attended by over 450 Lutherans from the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and our friends.

  • HYMN – “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” Sending Hymn sung by congregation and accompanied by Mr. Christopher Jacobson, assistant organist & assistant director of music, Washington National Cathedral
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