“Come and See!”
A Letter from Bishop Ortiz: “Come and See!” After much prayer and discernment, Bishop Leila Ortiz shared an important announcement about her decision to not seek another term as Bishop of the Metro D.C. Synod. View the letter from...
Youth +Family Ministry Update
Dear Siblings in Christ, As I reflect on my time in July with over 16,000 youth and young adults and their leaders at the ELCA National Youth Gathering, I am excited and captivated by what the Holy Spirit is doing...
Deep in the Woods: Dan Roschke’s Path to Renewal with the Mini-Sabbath Grant
The Metro D.C. Synod Mini-Sabbath Grant Program is essential for rejuvenating rostered ministers by allowing them crucial time away for spiritual nourishment. These mini-grants cover costs such as alternative leadership and materials needed for Sabbath activities, helping ministers like Dan...
Monthly Prayer Petition | July 2024
Reconciling God, during this month when we celebrate freedom, help us to also consider those who cannot celebrate due to ongoing oppression. Remind us how freedom comes at a cost and show us how to channel our privilege to uplift...
Post-Assembly 2024 Recap & Actions Taken
What a Spirit-filled day it was on Saturday, June 1, as we gathered representatives and leaders from across the synod along with synod staff and synod council members to be church together! A big thank you to Lord of Life...
Silent Sanctuary: Reverend Annabelle’s Sabbath Retreat
The Metro D.C. Synod supports healthy leadership by offering mini-grants to rostered ministers for sabbath time away. Pastor Annabelle P. Markey, a grateful recipient, shares her transformative experience during a silent retreat. With the assistance of the Sabbath Grant, Reverend...
Monthly Prayer Petition | April 2024
God of the cross and God of Resurrection: In this Easter Season, crucify the selfish and sinful parts of ourselves so that we can truly be people of the Resurrection. Lord, you have called us to a new place. Humble...
Holy Week Devotionals from Synod Staff
Prepare your heart and mind for the days leading up to Jesus' death and resurrection with these video and written devotionals from the Metro D.C. Synod staff. Feel free to share the link below in your congregational communications! View Devotionals...
Holy Saturday Devotional by Deacon Julie Stecker
Matthew 27:57-66 When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus; then Pilate ordered it to be given...
Good Friday Devotional by Rev. Sarah Garret Krey
There is so much heartbreak and violence and devastation in the story we hear on Good Friday – from Judas’s betrayal, bringing a detachment of soldiers to confront and arrest Jesus. To Peter’s denial of Jesus, not once, but three...