From the Bishop’s Desk: About the 2012 Maryland Ballot Questions
Dear friends,* As the 2012 general election gets closer, advertising about the questions on the Maryland ballot has gotten more and more intense. Several of the issues that are before Marylanders this year have drawn attention and money from all...
A new congregation at last!
by the Rev. Phil Hirsch In a sanctuary overflowing with people, the Oromo Resurrection Evangelical Church in Kensington, Md. voted on Sun., Oct. 14, 2012 to adopt a constitution...
Pr. Fogi signs the new congregation's Charter
From the Bishop’s Desk: Offensive ads on Metro – Not letting hate speech go unchallenged
Dear friends,* By now you have all heard at least a little about the controversy over the placing of offensive anti-Muslim ads in several Metro stations. I have found lots of information (all of it to be read critically,...
Ads lead D.C. congregations to address hate speech impact
With the U Street/Cardoza Metro stop just outside, confronting a controversial advertisement from American Freedom Defense Initiative was not theoretical for members of Augustana Lutheran Church in D.C. So the Rev. John Kidd, pastor of the congregation, brought a letter to...
In the news: Local Lutherans comment on insults to faith
Exploring the “conflicting feelings” many Americans have about the video that has “sparked deadly protests in the Muslim world,” a report by Voice of America* included comments by the Rev. Karen Brau and members of Luther Place Memorial Church in...
Faith leaders pledge to model and influence civility
Bishop Graham participates in Better Angels Forum
Act of Mission from Bethany appreciated
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Nets and friendship face down malaria
Lord of Life VBS supports ELCA Malaria Campaign
In the news: Local leaders attend senior issues briefing at White House
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) regional members and guests attended a special community leaders briefing on senior issues at the White House on July 16. Those present included Deacon Kati Miller Holland and Kimberly Davis of Lutheran Social Services/National Capital...
Humanized view returning from Jerusalem with YAGM traveler
Girl at Al-Mahaba Kindergarten, YAGM service site