12 Days of Christmas Devotionals
Starting Christmas Day, you are invited to engage in the 12 days of Christmas Devotional! Various leaders from across the Metro D.C. Synod, including a few of our seminarians, have provided daily devotions, prayers and questions to ponder during the...
Changes to Synod Office Location & Mailing Address
Please be aware that the mailing address for the Metro D.C. Synod office has changed to: 4005 Wisconsin Ave NWP.O. Box 39015 Washington, DC 20016-9997 Please be sure to update your records and share this information with your office administrators,...
Notification of Synod Constitution Changes
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 amendments to these...
POSTPONED: Leadership Academy: Financial Wellness
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have postponed this session. A new date will be announced soon! During this Leadership Academy session presented by the Mental Health & Self Care Team, Janice Ziemba, owner of OpenPaths Financial Coaching, will provide practical...
From the Bishop’s Desk: Strong Recommendation Regarding In-Person Gatherings
Friday, November 20, 2020 “We’re hitting the darkest days of this pandemic. The next 8 to 14 weeks are going to be absolutely horrible… We’re entering COVID hell.” ~Dr. Michael Osterholm“I consider that the sufferings of this present time are...
Advent & Christmas Ideas
We have collected some creative Advent and Christmas ideas that were shared by congregations and other synods and invite you all to take a look. If you have other creative ideas, feel free to add them to the document (linked...
Share the Feast During Epiphany
This Epiphany season the Metro D.C. Synod is expanding the table; connecting one home to another. Sharing our cultures we recognize and celebrate the gifts of flavor and culture that come through the recipes that are handed down. Brighten our...
From the Bishop’s Desk: Composer David Haas Update
Dear Colleagues in Christ, It grieves me deeply to bring this matter to your attention regarding composer David Hass. In case you haven't seen the latest updates in the sexual abuse allegations against him, the newest report includes sexual abuse...
2021 Bishop’s Academy
Register Today Rostered leadership can be exhausting. Our schedules are packed and emails pile up relentlessly. The demands on our time can hardly be contained as congregants expect us to be available 24/7. Even in normal times, we end up...
All Saints Worship Service
The Metro D.C. Synod will be offering an online All Saints Service on November 1, 2020 at 4:00 PM to remember all those who have died in the past year, which is especially important as we grieve for those we...