Hope for the Hungry: Reformation, D.C.
The emergency food pantry at Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Washington, D.C. has existed for over 30 years, serving their Capitol Hill neighbors with non-perishable food items that are distributes in prepackaged bags to those in need. These "emergency"...
What Does It Mean To Be Lutheran?
What we can learn from a church division that took place 150 years ago in Washington, D.C.? In 1876, the country was marking its centennial anniversary with huge celebrations. Rutherford B. Hayes was elected to serve as president in an...
Feeding Neighbors: All Saints, Bowie, MD
All Saints Lutheran Church in Bowie, MD used their Feeding Our Neighbors Together Grant from the synod to support their Loaves and Fish Ministry. Learn more about how they serve their community (and see joyful food prep) below!
Hope for the Hungry: Living Faith, Rockville, MD
At Living Faith Lutheran Church in Rockville, MD, the church community lives out their mission of loving and serving their neighbors through bi-monthly food pantry distributions. This spring, the number of families coming to the pantry continued to increase. Thanks...
Hope for the Hungry: Holy Cross, Herndon, VA
Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Herndon, VA has served as the host site for Lunch for the Soul since March of 2022. This ministry brings together Holy Cross and four other local congregations to provide a hot meal every Wednesday in...
Hope for the Hungry: Saint Luke, Silver Spring, MD
For over 25 years, Saint Luke Lutheran Church in Silver Spring, MD has watched their food ministry grow. Now, they feed about 100 families a month. With the help of the synod's Hope for the Hungry grant, they were able...
Guest Blog: “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Opportunity
Deacon Lewis here, called to serve Goodwill of Greater Washington. On behalf of Goodwill of Greater Washington, I am excited to invite your congregation to participate in a donation drive as part of "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday. This is...
Feeding Neighbors: Emmanuel Lutheran, Vienna, VA
The Emmanuel Lutheran Church Community Team in Vienna, VA has been busy feeding their neighbors twice a month at two locations in Fairfax County. This spring, they witnessed an increase in people in need. When they received their Feeding Our...
Feeding Neighbors: Redeemer, McLean, VA
At Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in McLean, VA, their Little Food Pantry provides neighbors in need with 24/7 access without questions, qualifications, or judgments. While Redeemer does receive donations from both the community and congregation, the pantry is very...
Feeding Neighbors: Epiphany Lutheran, Burtonsville, MD
Epiphany Lutheran Church in Burtonsville, MD had an emergency food pantry that occupied a cramped, awkward space in the main office for many years. Anyone searching the inventory had to crouch down or sit on the floor. Staple items would...