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...
Confirmation and Living Covenant Lessons by Pastor Dan Roschke
My Confirmation ministry has always been based on a simple idea that former Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson gave me during my first year as a pastor. He was the keynote at the First Call Theological Education conference in Colorado, and...
Synod-Wide Post-Election Days of Prayer
All Metro D.C. Synod congregations are invited to participate in a 10 Days of Prayer series after Election Day. Through this prayer series, we hope to reflect on how we practice our faith in public, how we care for our...
Celebrating 50 Years of Ordaining Women and the Rev. Elizabeth Platz
In 2019 and 2020, we celebrate 50 years of Lutheran women being ordained in the United States, 40 years of women of color being ordained, and 10 years of LGBTQIA+ individuals being able to serve freely. As part of this...
Discipleship in Democracy: Leadership Academy Session
This election season our nation is facing unprecedented challenges, including conducting an election during a pandemic, active misinformation campaigns and unsubstantiated claims that the process may be rigged. As faith leaders, we have a unique and important role to play...