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Implementing “Growing Young” Research Discussion Groups Start April 21

Join others from across the Metro D.C. and Delaware-Maryland Synods to discuss how we can implement the Growing Young research in our congregations and contexts. Discussions are open to all: youth, young adults, rostered ministers, and lay members. There are...
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Youth Virtual Small Groups Starting April 12

Virtual Small Groups Starting April 12 for Youth, Grades 6-12 Register by April 7 Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to register for virtual small groups led by members of our synod’s Lutheran Youth Organization. Our small groups will gather...
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Scholarships for Seminarians and Grants for Congregations – Apply Now!

The Good Shepherd Mission Endowment Fund promotes the growth of the church by providing scholarships to seminarians and grants to promote ministries, missions, and activities to support those in need and to spread the good news of Christ into the...
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From the Bishop’s Desk: COVID Pandemic Anniversary and a Season of Transformation

https://youtu.be/CqnEMJIRrZA Grace and Peace to you from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This month marks 1 year since COVID-19 entered our lives. As I share this with you, there have been 505,642 deaths in the United States alone and...
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COVID Vaccines & Re-Opening with Dr. Karin Klingman

Thursday, March 11 at 1:00 PM on Zoom Christ Lutheran in D.C. invites you to a conversation with Dr. Karin Klingman on the latest developments regarding the coronavirus, the vaccines and safely gathering for in person worship. Dr. Klingman recently...
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Join Growing Young Discussion Groups After Easter

All of our churches are growing old, but strategic churches are also growing young. Using the outstanding Growing Young research from Fuller Youth Institute, you can learn how to help your congregation connect with teenagers and young adults. There is...
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Invitation from Synod Council to Read “Dear Church”

Following up on the Synod Council’s October 2020 letter addressing the racial reckoning occurring in our country right now, the Council has continued to engage in study and dialog on issues of racial injustice and ways in which we can...
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Letter from Synod Secretary Announcing 2021 Synod Assembly and Allocation of Lay Voting Members

According to S7.13 of the Synod Constitution, “Notice of the time and place of all meetings of the Synod Assembly shall be given by the secretary.” Congregations are reminded to consult their congregation constitution with reference to those sections pursuant...
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Youth & Family Ministry Update: Deacon Julie Stecker to serve both Metro D.C. and Delaware-Maryland Synods

We are excited to share that the Metro D.C. and Delaware-Maryland synods have entered into a unique and innovative partnership to enhance our ministries with youth and families. Beginning February 1, Deacon Julie Stecker will serve as the Assistant to...
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From the Bishop’s Desk: Ministry Themes for 2021

Sabbath, Cultural Competency, and Transformational Leadership Watch Bishop Ortiz's Announcement on YouTube by clicking below. In November of 2019, the synod staff and council were lead by the Spirit to construct the following mission statement for our synod: By the...
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