By the inspiration of the
Holy Spirit
We are called to cultivate a bold and boundless love for Jesus and God’s beloved creation.
Called to Be
Church Together
In 2019, Rev. Leila M. Ortiz was elected to serve as Bishop of the Metro D.C. Synod. Through discernment of the how and where the Holy Spirit is calling this synod, the Synod staff and Council worked together to develop a new mission statement and priorities for the work we are called to do together.
Bishop Ortiz also describes how congregations and leaders can live out this mission and be Church together.
News & Updates
Resources for
Congregations in Transition
For congregations and communities of faith, transitions are fertile ground for God’s transformational work. This holy work may present challenges but also great opportunities for congregations to re-envision how they bring about God’s kingdom here on earth and the resources they need to live out their mission.
Resources for
Congregations in Transition
For congregations and communities of faith, transitions are fertile ground for God’s transformational work. This holy work may present challenges but also great opportunities for congregations to re-envision how they bring about God’s kingdom here on earth and the resources they need to live out their mission.
ministry resources
Racial Equity Resources
As leaders and congregations, we are called to cultivate a boundless love for all of God’s beloved creation. The Racial Equity team works to provide resources, reading materials, videos and toolkits to equip you to have the necessary conversations about race, injustice and inequality.
Stewardship & Mission Support
Don’t let the only time you talk about money in the church be when you are asking people to give. Utilize resources gathered by the Stewardship team to help you build a culture of generosity throughout the year!
Documents & Forms
It is that time of year to submit your rostered minister or congregation’s annual paperwork to the ELCA and the Synod office.
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.
- Bishop Leila M. Ortiz