Reflections from the Holy Land-Week 3
Before we were to witness history in the making during the ordination of the first Palestinian woman ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, now Rev. Sally Azar, we sat with the first woman General...
Reflections from the Holy Land-Week 2
A Lenten Reflection from Bishop Leila's trip to the Holy Land for the second week of Lent. Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb is a Palestinian Christian theologian, author, and Lutheran pastor in Bethlehem. He is also the founder and president of...
End Hunger in Calvert County- Stories of the Spirit
Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. Isaiah 58:10 (NLT) There is a hunger problem in the United States....
Reflections from the Holy Land by Bishop Leila
On the last day of our trip to the Holy Land, we (Seventeen ELCA Bishops and churchwide staff) were invited to The Al Husseiniya Palace to meet with Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, religious and cultural advisor to the King of...
Sixth Meeting of Salvadoran Sister Churches-Stories of the Spirit
Several delegates from the Metro D.C. Synod participated in the Sixth Meeting of Salvadoran Sister Churches in El Salvador from November 7-10, 2022 On November 7, 2022, Acting Bishop Pastor Lamar Bailey, Kathryn Tobias, and Phil Loar traveled to El...
Notification of Proposed Amendments to Synod Constitution & Bylaws
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 proposed amendment to these governing provisions....
Racial Equity Audit-Update on Stage 2
Dear Siblings in Christ, The Synod Council and staff have been working diligently, in partnership with Gold Enterprises, to complete the Racial Equity Audit. Over the past 6 months, many important steps of this process have been completed and we are...
From the Bishop’s Desk Announcement: Regarding Pastor David Shank
Dear Friends in Christ, The stirrings of the Holy Spirit and the fruits of discernment bring another time of transition for the Metro D.C synod staff - Rev. David Shank has accepted a position as Regional Gift Planner for the...
Complete the 2023 Congregational Statement of Intent
Your trust and commitment to our partnership is more important than ever as we can accomplish more together. We ask you and your congregation to prayerfully seek how God is inviting you to grow in our partnership. The mission support...
Complete Generosity Survey by December 20
The Metro D.C. Synod Stewardship and Mission Support Table is grateful for you and your ministry! You make a difference as you support people in their journey to grow in loving God and loving our neighbors. The purpose of this Table...