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Synod Partners with Gold Enterprises for Racial Equity Audit
Dear Siblings in Christ, I’m excited to share with you an update regarding the synod’s commitment, as part of the Synod Council’s Plan for Racial Justice, to conduct a racial…
Read MoreRev. David C. Shank joins the Metro D.C. Synod as Assistant to the Bishop for Generosity
Rev. David C. Shank joins the Metro D.C. Synod as the Assistant to the Bishop for Generosity. He will be sharing his time with the Metro D.C. synod as he…
Read MoreFund For Leaders Scholarship Available for TEEM Candidates
A new Fund for Leaders Scholarship is available to support TEEM Candidates in the 2022-2023 academic year. All students who register and complete the application process in ELCA Grantmaker will…
Read More2021 Fiscal Year Financial Report from Synod Treasurer
In this serious time of uncertainty and wonder, the people of God have offered gifts affirming our life together. These gifts take many forms: our care of the ones we…
Read MoreSign Up for a Display Table by March 15 to Promote Your Ministry at Synod Assembly
During the assembly, vendors are welcome to set up an exhibit space to interact with assembly attendees during breaks and meal times. A 6-foot table and two chairs are provided…
Read MoreSpring 2022 Grant/Scholarship Announcement from Good Shepherd Endowment
The Good Shepherd Mission Endowment Fund promotes the growth of the church by providing scholarships to seminarians and grants to promote ministries, missions, and activities to support those in need…
Read MoreSaint Luke’s Mission Endowment Grant Applications due March 30
The Saint Luke Mission Endowment Fund (MEF) was established in 1999 and in past years provided gifts to the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project in Washington, DC and Shepherd’s Table. Ministries can request gifts…
Read MoreLenten Devotional is Now Available!
Members of the Sacred Ground small groups are contributing to a Lenten Devotional for the entire synod. The weekly devotions will be based on the book “Jesus and the Disinherited”…
Read MoreSynod Assembly: Scholarships Available for 50% of Registration Cost
We have all learned over the past few years how important it is to gather together whenever we can. The Synod Assembly will be our first opportunity to do so…
Read MoreSynod Assembly: Submit Resolutions & Memorials by April 10
The synod assembly provides an opportunity for voting members to present Resolutions or Memorials for consideration. Resolutions adopted by the synod assembly will be acted upon locally or passed to…
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