synod council
By the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, we are called to cultivate a bold and boundless love for Jesus
Meet the Synod Council Officers

Bishop Leila M. Ortiz
BISHOP
LOrtiz@metrodcelca.org
(202) 417-3678, ext. 3680

Jennifer Slagle Peck
VICE PRESIDENT
jaslagle@gmail.com

Barbara Bilodeau
SECRETARY
barbara.a.bilodeau@gmail.com

Julie Hamre
TREASURER
jhamre@metrodcelca.org
Council Members 2022-23

Pr. Judith VanOsdol
D.C. Conference

Sheena Foster
D.C. CONFERENCE

Melody Stachour
FAIRFAX CONFERENCE

Pr. Elijah Mwitanti
FAIRFAX CONFERENCE

Lay Leader – Vacant
MARYLAND CONFERENCE

Pr. Angela Shannon
MARYLAND CONFERENCE

Anita Smallin
MONTGOMERY CONFERENCE

Pr. Eugene Kern
MONTGOMERY CONFERENCE

Lay Leader – Vacant
POTOMAC CONFERENCE

Pr. Sarah Scherschligt
POTOMAC CONFERENCE

Don Wallace
VIRGINIA CONFERENCE

Pr. Hank Langknecht
VIRGINIA CONFERENCE

Andreas Dangin
AT-LARGE MEMBER

Pr. Eva Steege
AT-LARGE MEMBER

Kristen Nusum
AT-LARGE MEMBER
Synod Tables & Teams
In addition to our Synod Council, several other tables, teams and committees help to strengthen ministry in our synod.