Fall 2020 Stewardship Training with GSB
All Metro D.C. congregations are invited to the Beginning a Culture of Generosity virtual educational opportunity this Fall. The Metro D.C. Synod Stewardship & Mission Table has partnered with Mike Ward of GSB to offer a stewardship training program designed...
Serving The Food Insecure During a Pandemic
We all have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in one way or another - emotionally, financially, spiritually. But for those who were already “living on the edge” of poverty, homelessness or food insecurity, the impact has been devastating. Which...
Being Church Together During a Pandemic: Resources from Region 8 Bishops and ULS Faculty
“…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Gal 5:22-23 For the past few months, a small group of ELCA bishops from Region 8 and professors from United Lutheran Seminary have been engaged in...
Imago Dei: Embracing the Image of God – A Racial Equity Series
During this time of crisis, we are called, as people of God, to listen and to learn from our siblings in Christ of Black/African American/African/Hispanic descent. https://youtu.be/FXDn6ZBvwlc Although we wish to immediately be deployed into action to rectify the wrongs...
Creation Care and Climate Justice – June 25
As we do the hard work of re-examining our church structures and our society, it's the perfect time to incorporate concerns for environmental stewardship. In this hour, we will discuss briefly: why Lutherans care for creation,how climate change is related...
Service of Repentance & Commemoration of the Emanuel 9 Martyrs – June 17
Service Bulletin - English Service Bulletin - Spanish https://youtu.be/eoE1sK89KvU On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM, the Metro D.C. Synod Racial Equity Team will commemorate the martyrdom of the Emanuel 9 — the nine people shot and killed on...
Bishop Ortiz Addresses Current Events in Video Message on May 31, 2020
https://youtu.be/zi7DI9ys2rg ELCA Conference of Bishops Reaffirms Condemnation of White Supremacy and Racist Rhetoric The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) reaffirms its commitment to combating racism and white supremacy following the recent murders of Black Americans. Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Dreasjon...
Announcement from Interim Vice President of Synod Council, Jackson Droney
A Time to Notice, and a Time to Act. A Time to Pray, and a Time to Give. Sometimes a crisis enables us to see things differently than before, to notice what has been missing or hidden from view. In...
Council Leadership 103: Constitutions & Member Responsibilities – June 11
Join us for our third Council Leadership Training on Thursday, June 11 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. This specific training will address: Relevant Constitutional ProvisionsDuties of Congregation Council MembersRisks and Relevant Statutory ProvisionsIndemnification and InsuranceRemote MeetingsAmendments to Constitution Our PresentersKevin...
Pentecost Sunday Online Worship Service
Wherever you are in this moment, we invite the Holy Spirit into our spaces this Pentecost Sunday in celebration of God's presence in all people and places. Stand as you are able, clap your hands, sing loudly dance and be...