Racial Equity
MLK Day 2026
Bishop Hirsch’s speech at the Rally that preceded the 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade on January 19, 2026 When I was a child growing up…
Read MorePrayer Petitions for Peace, Equality, & Justice for the Bishop’s Transition
Commitment to Biblical Justice God of justice, may we be deeply rooted in the truth of Your Word. May we walk humbly, love mercy, and act justly, standing with those…
Read MoreLutherans in Black History
Sparked by the tragic death of George Floyd in May 2020, members of Trinity Lutheran, Lansdale, Pa., approached Karen Matthias-Long, an ELCA deacon who was then serving as the congregation’s director…
Read MoreMonthly Prayer Petition | March 2025
Eternal God, You who ransomed all people for Yourself from every tribe, language, people, and nation; We acknowledge that we were all baptized by one Spirit to form one body. Creator…
Read MoreMonthly Prayer Petition | January 2025
Holy One, we give thanks for the prophets that proclaim and live out Your way of love and justice. We honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. whose faith…
Read MoreMonthly Prayer Petition | December 2024
This advent we proclaim Immanuel, God with us. O God, You embrace in love those who cry out to You. Lift up all whom hatred has cast down (especially ……
Read MoreBold and Boundless Love: A Lasting Inheritance
A Letter from Bishop Ortiz The Metro D.C. Synod is seeking to fund two critical initiatives that will shape our synod for generations to come. This is not just a…
Read MoreMonthly Prayer Petition | July 2024
Reconciling God, during this month when we celebrate freedom, help us to also consider those who cannot celebrate due to ongoing oppression. Remind us how freedom comes at a cost…
Read MoreMonthly 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 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…
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