2025 Bishop Transition
Bishop Phil Hirsch’s Welcome Message
This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! It is my great honor to begin this day as Bishop of the…
Read MoreBishop Leila Ortiz’s Farewell Message
Praying Forward: With God’s Help and In Jesus’ Name… The time has come. My term as your bishop has ended. This calling has been both soul-crushing and life-saving, a sacred…
Read MoreBishop Ortiz Farewell Dinner and Service
The Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod invites you to join in giving thanks for the faithful leadership of Bishop Leila Ortiz, who has guided the synod with wisdom and grace over…
Read MoreRev. Dr. Philip Hirsch Elected Bishop of the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod, ELCA
The Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is pleased to announce the election of Rev. Dr. Philip Hirsch as its next bishop. Rev. Dr.…
Read MorePrayer Petitions for Peace, Equality, & Justice for the Bishop’s Transition
Commitment to Biblical Justice God of justice, may we be deeply rooted in the truth of Your Word. May we walk humbly, love mercy, and act justly, standing with those…
Read More“Come and See!”
A Letter from Bishop Ortiz: “Come and See!” After much prayer and discernment, Bishop Leila Ortiz shared an important announcement about her decision to not seek another term as Bishop…
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