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...
Council Leadership 102: Church Finance – May 28
Financial Management: What Councils Need to Know During the second Council Leadership session, we review three areas that church councils should be monitoring: Are we protecting the resources for which we are responsible?How is our congregation doing financially? Are we honoring...
Grief and Self Care in Uncertain Times
Resources from Session The recent events have exposed pastors, deacons, and church leaders to new and unexpected pressure points within ministry. Shepherding through this uncertainty has not been easy. The mental, physical, and emotional tolls of the new normal can lead to...
Council Leadership 101 – May 14
Resources from Session The first in multiple Council Leadership Trainings to help your council leadership team understand their responsibilities and how to effectively manage the important needs of their congregation. This specific training, Council Leadership 101, addressed: new attendance reporting...
Learning from the Enneagram in Stress – May 11 and 13
The Enneagram is a tool for spiritual growth and self-discovery. This series explores leadership in crisis situations. Join Rev. Jamie Butcher, certified teacher with Enneagram Georgia and International Enneagram Professional, to explore this ancient path to understanding self and others....