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Bishop’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 MoreAdvent Lutheran Wins Human Rights Award!
James B. Hunter Human Rights Awards are given in recognition of outstanding achievement in the area of human rights and diversity made in Arlington County by an individual, a community…
Read MoreBSA Bankruptcy Guidance from ELCA
The ELCA has posted guidance for congregations who received ballots or who are otherwise entitled to vote on the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy plan. Please note that this is…
Read MoreAdvent 2021 Devotional: Celebrating God’s Gifts
The Stewardship and Mission Support Table compiled an Advent Devotional as a gift to the synod. Devotions will be posted on Facebook and Instagram Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through…
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 MoreSubmit Your Congregation’s 2022 Statement of Intent
Please submit a statement of intent for 2022 of your congregation’s expected tithe to the Synod. Your financial commitment helps us to live out our mission together. Thank you for your partnership…
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 MoreInvitation to 22nd LWF International Seminar for Pastors | March 7 – 19, 2022
Dear Sisters and Brothers in the leadership of the member churches of the Lutheran World Federation, Many of you know about the international theological seminars that are organised at the…
Read MoreThe Gift of Grace: A Note from Bishop Ortiz
Dear Colleagues in Christ, If you are following the lectionary, you will be engaging Mark 10:46-52 this coming Sunday. You will hear Bartimeus, son of Timaeus, cry out to Jesus,…
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