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Reflections from the Holy Land-Week 2
A Lenten Reflection from Bishop Leila’s trip to the Holy Land for the second week of Lent. Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb is a Palestinian Christian theologian, author, and Lutheran pastor…
Read MoreEnd Hunger in Calvert County- Stories of the Spirit
Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. Isaiah 58:10…
Read MoreReflections from the Holy Land by Bishop Leila
On the last day of our trip to the Holy Land, we (Seventeen ELCA Bishops and churchwide staff) were invited to The Al Husseiniya Palace to meet with Prince Ghazi…
Read MoreSixth Meeting of Salvadoran Sister Churches-Stories of the Spirit
Several delegates from the Metro D.C. Synod participated in the Sixth Meeting of Salvadoran Sister Churches in El Salvador from November 7-10, 2022 On November 7, 2022, Acting Bishop Pastor…
Read MoreNotification of Proposed Amendments to Synod Constitution & 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…
Read MoreRacial Equity Audit-Update on Stage 2
Dear Siblings in Christ, The Synod Council and staff have been working diligently, in partnership with Gold Enterprises, to complete the Racial Equity Audit. Over the past 6 months, many important…
Read MoreFrom the Bishop’s Desk Announcement: Regarding Pastor David Shank
Dear Friends in Christ, The stirrings of the Holy Spirit and the fruits of discernment bring another time of transition for the Metro D.C synod staff – Rev. David Shank…
Read MoreComplete the 2023 Congregational Statement of Intent
Your trust and commitment to our partnership is more important than ever as we can accomplish more together. We ask you and your congregation to prayerfully seek how God is…
Read MoreComplete Generosity Survey by December 20
The Metro D.C. Synod Stewardship and Mission Support Table is grateful for you and your ministry! You make a difference as you support people in their journey to grow in loving…
Read MoreOver $25,000 Raised for Building Puentes!
In the month of October, Bishop Ortiz and Bishop Gohl called for the support our siblings in Christ in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean synod after Hurricane Fiona devastated the…
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