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

B Bilodeau
Barbara Bilodeau
SECRETARY
secretary@metrodcelca.org
Phil Hirsch
Bishop Phil Hirsch
BISHOP
phirsch@metrodcelca.org
(202) 417-3680
Patrick Anderson
Patrick Anderson
VICE PRESIDENT
panderson@pnalaw.com
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Pr. Mike Gutzler
TREASURER

Council Members 2025-26

Rev J VanOsdol
Pr. Judith VanOsdol
D.C. Conference
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Pr. Elijah Mwitanti
Fairfax Conference
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Mrs. Camille Trott
D.C. Conference - Lay
Rev K Parsons
Pr. Kari Parsons
Montgomery Conference
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Pastor Eric T. Randolph
Maryland Conference
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Anita Smallin
Montgomery Conference
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Pr. Alexander P. Stall, Jr.
Potomac Conference
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Breeze Lawless
Fairfax Conference - Lay
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Rev. Kelsey E. Kresse
Fairfax Conference
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Rachad Ya Ntima Esengo
Maryland Conference - Lay
Patrick Anderson
Patrick N. Anderson
Potomac Conference - Lay
deborah tyler
Deborah Tyler
Virginia Conference - Lay
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Edyn Wheeler
At-Large Young Adult
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Ethan B.
At-Large Youth

ELCA Church Council

We are blessed to have representation from our Synod on the ELCA Church Council.

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Sheena Foster
D.C. CONFERENCE

Synod Tables & Teams

In addition to our Synod Council, several other tables, teams and committees help to strengthen ministry in our synod.
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