The Synod Council adopted a new mission statement for our synod as you see above. This mission was not adopted to stay in our minutes and posted on our website never to be looked at again. It is our mission to live into as synod together, even now, especially now.
Bishop Ortiz engages the components of our mission through a series of blog posts to reflect on the meanings as well as how we can and will live out this mission in our communities, synod and world. We pray God fills us with continued courage and grace to lead during these uncertain times!
Pursuant to S18.13.b. of the Constitution, Bylaws, and Continuing Resolutions of the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, notice is hereby given that the Synod Council has approved a series of proposed
The Commemorations List that follows is offered as a resource in our ongoing work as a Church and as a nation. The Racial Equity team of the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod has developed this list
Jesus is the reason we can endure. Jesus is the reason we can rejoice. Jesus is the reason we can restore and reform. Jesus is the reason that we live and breathe knowing that we
In order to better connect with the work congregations in the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod are doing towards racial justice and equity, the Synod is asking each congregation to share where they are at in
The ELCA has recently reopened their submissions system for 2020 Forms A & C. If you have not already submitted your 2020 forms, please do so before Monday, December 20 when the system will be
All rostered ministers are invited to Emmanuel Lutheran in Vienna, VA for a potluck luncheon with Bishop Leila in celebration of Epiphany! There will be plenty of time for fellowship and sharing of holiday stories,
I am eager to work with you to be the church God is calling us to be. We have amazing opportunities not just to do more, but to BE MORE; not just to do church, but to BE CHURCH.