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From product packaging to acid rain, do environmental issues overwhelm you? “Information isn’t the problem,” said the Rev. Sarah Scherschligt of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Gaithersburg, Md. “I…
Read MoreEco-bikers pause in Poolesville
“Most people know the scientific and political dimensions of climate change, but few have thought deeply about the moral implications,” said Jonathan Brockopp, a Penn State history professor and director…
Read MoreCelebrating Platz’ 47 of “Seed Planting”
“To share what you have been given, to encourage some glimpse of the caring God – that is all part of the ministry of God’s people in this place,” said…
Read MoreMore stories of life springing up and growth in the synod
The Rev. Amy Thompson Sevimli, Assistant to the Bishop, gave her report by video because she was unable to be present at the assembly. She gave highlights of what…
Read MoreFrom the Bishop’s Desk: Is there a pattern?
“’When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted.’ …I love this verse first of all for its honesty. It rings true… And I love this verse, too, because…
Read MoreGirl Matches Crochet Skill with Need in Namibia
Amanda Humphreys was looking for a project she could do that would use her crochet skills and help her earn a Gold Award – the Girl Scouts’ highest honor. As…
Read MoreLutheran Christians in Namibia and U.S. to hold Consultation
When Lutheran churches of Namibia and ELCA synods who share Companion Synod ties there meet May 17-20 in Namibia, Bishop Richard H. Graham and a delegation of 12 members of…
Read MoreIn the news: Gaithersburg Congregation in Pennsylvania
Pensylvania is “close to home” according to the Rev. Dave Sonnenberg in coverage by WPMT on March 25, 2012, of rebuilding efforts in Lebanon County. Members of Good Shepherd Lutheran…
Read MoreStewardship Practices – Common and Best
In the fall of 2011, the Stewardship and Mission Table of the Metro D.C. Synod sent out an online survey to each pastor of the synod, asking them to give…
Read MoreSorting through discord: Update from Jerusalem
“People here have said that if you’re here for a week, you want to go home and write a book about it; for a month, you want to write an…
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