Events
Preaching the Good News in Uncertain Times – May 7
The Good News is timeless and universal and we are called to preach it into specific times and places. Right now, the COVID 19 pandemic is challenging all aspects of…
Read MoreStewardship in Uncertain Times
Recorded Workshop Video Below Life has changed dramatically in the last few weeks and that change is still unfolding. In the midst of this change, people are needing the peace…
Read MoreOnline Worship Workshop – April 16
We were hoping to host monthly in-person Leadership Academy events this Spring, but have now pivoted to an online forum! During this time of COVID-19, topics will focus on helping…
Read MoreCoffee with Bishop Ortiz – Tuesday, April 14
Everyone – pastors, deacons, lay leaders, members – from the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to get together for “Coffee with the Bishop” on Tuesday April 14th at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, or…
Read MoreBishop’s Lenten Devotional and Coversation
To ensure the health of our community, the in-person Bishop’s Lenten Eucharist at Village of Rockville has been cancelled. However, Bishop Ortiz will be leading a Lenten Devotional on Thursday,…
Read MoreThree Holy Days Intensive Learning Opportunity
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT! If you would like to attend, please reach out to Katharyn Wheeler at kwheeler@metrodcelca.org. The first learning opportunity from the Metro D.C. Synod Leadership…
Read MoreSynod Youth Ministry Listening Session
This year, we will be putting the annual youth ministry retreats, Chrysalis and Shekinah, on pause but we will gather on December 7 at 12:30 PM at Lord of Life’s…
Read MoreForgotten Luther Symposium
Reclaiming a Vision of Global Community We are facing a global crisis – ecological, political, and economic. A Spirit-led response from churches in the Global South reminds us of Martin…
Read MoreInstallation of the Rev. Leila Ortiz as Bishop of the Metro D.C. Synod
The Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synodof theEvangelical Lutheran Church in Americarequests the honor of your presence at the installation of The Reverend Leila M. Ortizas Bishop ofThe Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod…
Read MorePrayer as Oxygen – Rostered Minister Retreat
Register Today! As necessary as oxygen is for our physical well-being, prayer is vital for our spiritual well-being. James 5:13-18 reminds us how God invites us into prayer in all…
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