Preaching the Good News in Uncertain Times – May 7
Resources from Session The Good News is timeless and universal and we are called to preach it into specific times and places. Right now, the COVID 19 pandemic is challenging all aspects of daily life, worship, and preaching. How might...
Living Our Mission in Uncertain Times
In November of 2019, the Synod Council adopted a new mission statement for our synod, "By the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, we are called to cultivate a bold and boundless love for Jesus and for God's beloved creation." This...
Stewardship in Uncertain Times
Link to Presentation Materials Recorded Workshop Video Below https://youtu.be/zatt8ih2OrQ Life has changed dramatically in the last few weeks and that change is still unfolding. In the midst of this change, people are needing the peace and comfort provided by faith...
Online Worship Workshop – April 16
We were hoping to host monthly in-person Leadership Academy events this Spring, but have now pivoted to an online forum! During this time of COVID-19, topics will focus on helping to equip leaders in the Metro D.C. Synod for digital...
Easter Message from Bishop Ortiz
https://youtu.be/VwRnFdGtw3o Click here for an Easter Message from Bishop Leila Ortiz
Use What You Have & Pivot: Online Worship Reflections during COVID-19
With the onset of Covid-19, Pastor Dave Sonnenberg and Phillip (Rockstar a/v guy) from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gaithersburg, MD, pivoted to use equipment they already had on the campus in another building to build the capability to livestream...
Coffee with Bishop Ortiz – Tuesday, April 14
Everyone - pastors, deacons, lay leaders, members - from the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to get together for “Coffee with the Bishop” on Tuesday April 14th at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, or 3:00 PM via Zoom. Register today by clicking below and come...
Important CARES Act Update from Bishop Ortiz
Dear Colleagues in Christ,After extensive review of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and in consultation with the Conference of Bishops and churchwide lawyer, I recommend you consider applying for a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program. This government program is...
Synod News: March 31, 2020
A new Synod News email was sent on March 31, 2020. Click on the button below to view the entire email. View March 31 Synod News Email
March 20, 2020 Update from Bishop Eaton
Dear Church, We live in anxious times. COVID-19 makes these times even more anxious. In a time of crisis, it is our natural instinct to gather together, but this pandemic demands that we distance ourselves from one another for a...