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2011 Christmas Greeting from Bishop Graham
There may be a few pops and pings, but this brief video message from Bishop Graham encourges us to receive and share the Christmas promise. Merry Christmas and blessings for the New Year from all of us who work in the synod office!
In the news: Crave confidence & contentment?
If there are greatest hits among psalms, the 23rd’s probably on top of the list. Why this psalm’s message calls to us – at funerals and in grocery aisles – are thoughts shared by the Rev. Tom Knoll of First Trinity...
In the News: Road trip!
Kirsten Petersen, a student at the University of Maryland in the Lutheran Student Association, wrote an article published in The Lutheran magazine this month. "Road trip!" tells the story of a student group's journey that "included a mix of vocational discernment, volunteer work and...
Meet Our Neighbors
Click image to view video of the work of CFLS. Claudia Thorne (pictured here), CFLS Executive Director, has been very helpful as the synod makes this transition.
Looking Ahead to BRAC and Congregations
Putting out the welcome mat for our returning veterans and their families is important around the country. Our area’s awareness is heightened, because BRAC* means 31,000 jobs are migrating to and around the metro D.C. area. Military chaplain leaders from...
“No Condemnation” – Reflection on Romans 8
"SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST" declares this sign outside of the church where the 2011 synod-sponsored Reformation Service was held.
El Salvador & Region Face Historic Rains
A road outside of San Salvador isturned to mud by torrential rains and has become impassible. Credit: ACT/Thomas Ekelund
In the News: Energy Partnership Idea
"Utility bills of faith institutions, even those with smaller memberships of fewer than 200, can easily run into the thousands of dollars each month." The Rev. Tom Knoll wrote it, but First Trinity Lutheran in D.C. isn't the only one to experience it....
New Policy Is Not Amnesty, LIRS Warns
"While Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) applauds the Administration’s recent enforcement and deportation policy announcement, we are concerned that unscrupulous individuals may try to use the new policy to defraud immigrants. Scams may not only result in wasted money, but...