Events
Participate in a Study on Civic Life & Faith
The ELCA is in the process of developing a social statement on Church, State, and Civic Participation. The Task Force on Studies for Civic Life and Faith recently released a…
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Bishop Leila Ortiz and Metro D.C. Synod Racial Equity Team invite all rostered leaders to participate in Sacred Ground a film-based dialog series on race and faith. In this 12-part series, small…
Read MoreBishop’s Epiphany Luncheon for Rostered Ministers
All rostered ministers are invited to Emmanuel Lutheran in Vienna, VA for a potluck luncheon with Bishop Leila in celebration of Epiphany! There will be plenty of time for fellowship…
Read MoreHigh School Youth Event Registration Open Through December 23
Registration for the synod-wide High School Youth Event, RoadTrip, is now open! This weekend event for youth in grades 9-12 will be held January 21-23, 2022 in Ocean City, Maryland…
Read MoreResources for RIC Celebration Sunday | January 30, 2022
Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Sunday is a celebration shared among our Reconciling in Christ partners. This service is a space in which your faith community can celebrate their decision to…
Read MoreWorkshop on Anger Issues Presented by Barbara Keller of the ELCA
Many bishops and rostered ministers have reported an increase in anger in our faith communities. Certainly, the covid issues over the past two years have made ministry more complicated: New…
Read MoreReformation Online Worship Service
On Sunday, October 31st, the Montgomery Conference is hosting the Synod Reformation Worship Service at 4:00 PM. The service will be streamed on Facebook and Youtube.
Read MoreRegistration Closes on October 6 for FreeRide Youth Event!
Get more detailed information about FreeRide, our event for grades 6-8 coming up in October by clicking below. Registration will close on October 6. Please make sure you read the…
Read MoreEnding Well for Congregational Leaders and Rostered Ministers
The COVID pandemic has invited unprecedented change within the Church. It has also offered church leaders the space to better understand their call to ministry and how that intersects with…
Read MorePlanned Giving & Endowment from Scratch
Two years ago, a few members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Vienna, VA talked about the idea of setting up an endowment fund and encouraging fellow members to contribute planned…
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