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Important Announcement from Pastor Lamar Bailey
Grace and peace from Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. After a long period of discernment and spiritual direction, I have decided to resign from synod staff effective July 14,…
Read MoreEmployee Retention Credit
Many congregations took advantage of the Paycheck Protection Plan funds offered by the federal government during the pandemic. There is now a second source of funds that may be available…
Read MoreSynod Podcast Episode 2 with Pastor Kevin Vandiver
Pastor Kevin Vandiver, Senior Pastor of Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Washington D.C., discusses with Bishop Leila Ortiz what it means to be “Inspired by the Holy Spirit”. Not…
Read MoreBishop Ortiz’s Statement on Anti-Transgender Legislation
Dear Beloved Colleagues and Friends in Christ, In keeping with our mission to boldly and boundlessly love Jesus and God’s beloved creation, we present this statement on Anti-Trans Legislation. I am…
Read MoreSynod Podcast Episode 1 Now Available!
Bishop Leila and the Metro D.C. Synod staff have developed a new bi-weekly podcast for those who are fully aware that we are in a moment of history that demands…
Read MoreRecording: Town Hall With Bishop Leila
Watch the livestream recording from Bishop’s town hall on May 18, 2023.
Read MoreRacial Equity Audit – Update #2
Read the latest update on the Racial Equity Audit and the Strategic Planning Team in this handout.
Read MoreStories of the Spirit- International Dinner
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they…
Read MoreStories of the Spirit- Youth + Family Ministry
The Fellowship of the Believers-Acts 2:42-47, NIV They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe…
Read MoreStories of the Spirit- VOICE
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be…
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