Campus Ministry Grants Now Available!
The Metro D.C. Synod is excited to announce a new grant opportunity for congregations within the synod who are exploring and/or launching partnerships with their local community, state, and private colleges or universities in ministry. Up to $2,500 is available...
Synod Assembly COVID-19 Protocols
Our Synod Council, Staff, and Assembly Planning Team have been considering the best protocols for our 2022 Synod Assembly knowing that we are bringing together a large group of people while we are still in the middle of a pandemic...
Announcement of New Assistant to the Bishop for Candidacy & Mobility
Dear Siblings and Colleagues in Christ, Holy transitions abound within our synod and across our church. The same is true on our synod staff. As you already know, Pr. Erin has followed the Spirit’s stirring and taken a call to...
Online Submission of Forms A&C Due by May 3!
The ELCA Office of the Secretary will be shutting down the online system for filing Forms A&C on Tuesday, May 3. These forms should be submitted electronically before that date to be included in the 2021 ELCA statistics. If you...
Synod Partners with Gold Enterprises for Racial Equity Audit
Dear Siblings in Christ, I’m excited to share with you an update regarding the synod’s commitment, as part of the Synod Council’s Plan for Racial Justice, to conduct a racial equity audit. The goals of the audit are to: review...
Rev. David C. Shank joins the Metro D.C. Synod as Assistant to the Bishop for Generosity
Rev. David C. Shank joins the Metro D.C. Synod as the Assistant to the Bishop for Generosity. He will be sharing his time with the Metro D.C. synod as he continues to work as Bishop Gohl’s Assistant to the Bishop...
Fund For Leaders Scholarship Available for TEEM Candidates
A new Fund for Leaders Scholarship is available to support TEEM Candidates in the 2022-2023 academic year. All students who register and complete the application process in ELCA Grantmaker will be awarded this scholarship! Because we do not yet know...
2021 Fiscal Year Financial Report from Synod Treasurer
In this serious time of uncertainty and wonder, the people of God have offered gifts affirming our life together. These gifts take many forms: our care of the ones we know and love; our concern and support of all in...
Commemorations List: Lamentations, Celebrations & Education
The Commemorations List that follows is offered as a resource in our ongoing work as a Church and as a nation. The Racial Equity team of the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod has developed this list as an invitation into the...
Sign Up for a Display Table by March 15 to Promote Your Ministry at Synod Assembly
During the assembly, vendors are welcome to set up an exhibit space to interact with assembly attendees during breaks and meal times. A 6-foot table and two chairs are provided for only $100 (does not include assembly registration, meals or...