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Prayer for the Sierra Pacific Synod
From the Metro D.C. Synod Racial Equity Team (RET) A prayer from Rev. Franklin Morales (RET Co-chair) on behalf of the RET Lord God, we feel vexed, misunderstood, broken, marginalized, and…
Read MoreNotice of Proposed Amendments to Synod Constitution and Bylaws
Pursuant to S18.13.b. of the Constitution, Bylaws, and Continuing Resolutions of the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, notice is hereby given that the Synod Council has…
Read MoreCommemorations List: Lamentations, Celebrations & Education
The Commemorations List that follows is offered as a resource in our ongoing work as a Church and as a nation. The Racial Equity team of the Metropolitan Washington, D.C.…
Read More2021 Christmas Message from Bishop Ortiz
Jesus is the reason we can endure. Jesus is the reason we can rejoice. Jesus is the reason we can restore and reform. Jesus is the reason that we live…
Read MoreComplete Racial Justice Survey by December 31
In order to better connect with the work congregations in the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod are doing towards racial justice and equity, the Synod is asking each congregation to share…
Read MoreSubmit 2020 Forms A & C by December 20!
The ELCA has recently reopened their submissions system for 2020 Forms A & C. If you have not already submitted your 2020 forms, please do so before Monday, December 20…
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 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…
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