Make Ready for Holy Disruption
We await yet again for the birth of the babe in the manger, and we also await Christ’s coming again to fulfill all things. We often prepare for Advent by “getting ready”. Yet preparing for the coming of Christ is...
Support the Local Ministry Fund in 2022!
Dear Friends in Christ, The Metro D.C. Synod has a vision for the future. A vision that will inspire all members of our synod with a spirit of generosity and abundance. This initiative is two-fold: Focus on building a culture...
A Joyous Update from Bishop Ortiz
Dear Friends and Colleagues in Christ, Let me start at the beginning and introduce you to Juan, aka “Papo”, and the girls, Andrea (15) and Amelia-Annette (12). Papo and I went to the same Pentecostal Church in the Bronx, NY....
New Chairs for Synod Table & Global Missions Team!
We are excited to announce two new chairs who will lead important ministry in our synod over the next year. Pastor Kirstin Tannas to Chair New & Renewing Mission Table Pastor Kirstin Tannas has accepted the invitation to chair the...
Building Puentes Congregational Resources Now Available!
Bishop Ortiz and Bishop Gohl are requesting that a special offering be taken by congregations and worshipping communities for Building Puentes on Reformation Sunday, October 30, 2022. To help you share this special need with your congregation, we have put together a...
Gifts of Hope Advent Toolkit is Here!
The Gifts of Hope team has put together a toolkit of resources for congregations to utilize as they promote this alternative gift-giving program over the holidays. Check out the Advent 2022 toolkit which includes: Pre-written messages for e-news, social media, website, bulletins,...
Make a Gift to the Building Puentes Fund by October 30
It’s not easy watching family and friends back home get hit by yet, another devastating hurricane. It is encouraging however, to know that while we grieve with them, we can also engage in mutual accompaniment; our synods can offer financial...
Sign Up to Receive Updates about Youth+Family Ministry
You are invited to complete the form below to be added to the Youth+Family Ministry database and email list. Please share this form with your paid staff or volunteers in the areas of Children, Youth and Families to help us communicate...
Bishop Ortiz Sabbatical Begins October 1
Starting October 1, Bishop Leila Ortiz will be taking sabbatical leave through December 31, 2022. Please lift up prayers for Bishop during her sabbatical as she finds rest and time to listen for God’s holy call. In her absence, Pastor...
Synod Admins Network to Restart this Fall
Katharyn Wheeler invites all who serve in a congregational administrative staff position to participate in the Synod Admin Network starting this fall. She has put together a brief survey and would love to have you share your thoughts and provide...