Delegation Travels to El Salvador in November
Iglesia Luterana Salvadoreña (ILS) is a member of the Lutheran World Federation and the Communion of Central American Lutheran Churches. The ILS is the largest Lutheran church in Central America with 15,000 active members in 60+ congregations. The Metro D.C....
Celebration of Lutherans & Roman Catholics of “Joint Declaration”
Leaders of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Catholic Church signed the "Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification" (JDDJ) on October 31, 1999, in Augsburg, Germany, after years of theological dialogue. It was affirmed in 2006 by the World...
In the news: Bishop Graham shares “Credo” in Wash Examiner
The Washington Examiner (9/13/09), pg. 25
Health care reform resources from ELCA advocacy office
The ELCA advocacy office in Washington has prepared a set of video resources featuring ELCA voices in support of meaningful, sustainable health care reform. Voting members of the ELCA national Assembly in Minneapolis last month 799-126 in support of health...
In the news: Synod young adults contribute ‘Facebook & faith’ article in Wash Post
There is a front page story in the Washington Post ["Soul-Searching on Facebook" by William Wan, 8/30/09] about Facebook and how people express their religious views on Facebook. Three of the ten people featured are the result of the DC...
In the news: Geothermal energy replaces rusting boilers for local congregation
Rigs begin drilling at St. Mark's (photo by Alice McRorie)
In the news: Churches offer back-to-school physicals
In "Prescription for School Success" (written by Marie French), the meaningful impact of activity initiated by a coalition of congregations including St. Mark Lutheran in Springfield, Virginia, is described. In addition to pads and pencils, a physical and required vaccinations help...
Health Care Reform in Maryland – ELCA Lutheran Involvement
July, 2009 Brother and Sisters of the ELCA; You’re hearing a lot about health care reform in the news. Perhaps you’ve heard about it from our ELCA advocates in Washington if you’re part of the e-advocacy network. Did you know...
In the News: Summertime is Funtime at St. Paul’s Lutheran in D.C.
"Some people think, 'Oh religion, oh that's boring,' . . . But we have fun." Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a long-standing tradition that holds terrific summer memories for children all over our area, including those being nurtured at St....
In the News: Pastor’s Opinion on Immigrant Policy in Online Washington Post
In a Guest Voices: Other Views on Faith and Its Impact on the News posting (6/10/09) to the Washington Post Web site, the Rev. Kathleen Blaner of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Kensington, Maryland, writes, [caption id="attachment_1559" align="alignright" width="125" caption="The name St. Dysmas comes from the traditional...