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Monthly Prayer Petition | April 2024
God of the cross and God of Resurrection: In this Easter Season, crucify the selfish and sinful parts of ourselves so that we can truly be people of the Resurrection.…
Read MoreHoly Week Devotionals from Synod Staff
Prepare your heart and mind for the days leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection with these video and written devotionals from the Metro D.C. Synod staff. Feel free to…
Read MoreHoly Saturday Devotional by Deacon Julie Stecker
Matthew 27:57-66 When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate and asked for the…
Read MoreGood Friday Devotional by Rev. Sarah Garret Krey
There is so much heartbreak and violence and devastation in the story we hear on Good Friday – from Judas’s betrayal, bringing a detachment of soldiers to confront and arrest…
Read MoreMaundy Thursday Devotional by Julie Jackson
John 3:1-17;31b-35 The image painted for us in the gospel of John on Maundy Thursday of Jesus washing feet is recognized as a significant part of Holy Week. Maybe in…
Read MorePalm Sunday Devotional by Rev. Jason Shank
Mark 11:1-11 Growing up as a pastor’s son, I couldn’t wait every spring to get to Palm Sunday. Yes, part of it was the joy of running around the church…
Read MoreMonthly Prayer Petition | March 2024
Holy God, help us to remember always that all of us share in your grace. Give us the peace that makes us peaceful to others. Help us to see with…
Read MoreMeet the new Director of Evangelical Mission
Dear Siblings in Christ, I am excited to announce our new Director of Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop, Rev. Jason Shank! Rev. Shank began his call with the…
Read MoreRIC Sunday Celebration Resources | January 28, 2024
Dear friends in Christ, hopefully you are already planning to celebrate RIC Sunday on January 28, 2024 but if you need additional resources here are a few offerings: ReconcilingWorks Celebration…
Read More2023 Synod Year in Review
In the spirit of celebrating all that God has done through us as church together in 2023, you are invited to download and read through the Metro D.C. Synod’s year…
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