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Holy Week Devotionals from Synod Staff

Prepare your heart and mind for the days leading up to Jesus' death and resurrection with these video and written devotionals from the Metro D.C. Synod staff. Feel free to share the link below in your congregational communications! View Devotionals...
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Holy Saturday Devotional by Deacon Julie Stecker

Matthew 27:57-66 When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus; then Pilate ordered it to be given...
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Good Friday Devotional by Rev. Sarah Garret Krey

There is so much heartbreak and violence and devastation in the story we hear on Good Friday – from Judas’s betrayal, bringing a detachment of soldiers to confront and arrest Jesus. To Peter’s denial of Jesus, not once, but three...
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Maundy Thursday Devotional by Julie Jackson

John 3:1-17;31b-35 The image painted for us in the gospel of John on Maundy Thursday of Jesus washing feet is recognized as a significant part of Holy Week. Maybe in your tradition or your experience in worship life, you have...
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Palm Sunday Devotional by Rev. Jason Shank

Mark 11:1-11 Growing up as a pastor’s son, I couldn’t wait every spring to get to Palm Sunday. Yes, part of it was the joy of running around the church waiving palm branches with my friends. But even as a...
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Monthly Prayer Petition | March 2024

Holy God, help us to remember always that all of us share in your grace. Give us the peace that makes us peaceful to others. Help us to see with our hearts and to be a blessing to those in...
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Meet the new Director of Evangelical Mission

Dear Siblings in Christ, I am excited to announce our new Director of Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop, Rev. Jason Shank! Rev. Shank began his call with the Metro D.C. synod on Tuesday, January 16th. As an Episcopal...
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RIC Sunday Celebration Resources | January 28, 2024

Dear friends in Christ, hopefully you are already planning to celebrate RIC Sunday on January 28, 2024 but if you need additional resources here are a few offerings: ReconcilingWorks Celebration Resources ReconcilingWorks wants to celebrate with your faith community and...
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2023 Synod Year in Review

In the spirit of celebrating all that God has done through us as church together in 2023, you are invited to download and read through the Metro D.C. Synod's year in review! Through lots of pictures and testimonies from Bishop...
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Support Synod Ministries on Giving Tuesday!

On Tuesday, November 28, consider joining the generosity movement aimed at unleashing the power of radical generosity known as GivingTuesday. The Metro D.C. Synod gives thanks for your generosity which supports and equips healthy leaders, encourages faithful accompaniment, and empowers vibrant ministries. Be part of...
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