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You may not have been there, but I bet it feels like you were! Thank you, Rose Beeson, for writing your observations as our 2014 Metro D.C. Synod unfolded.

2:10 the Rev. Darcy Tillman and John Handley presented the Mission Spending Plan (MSP) on behalf of the Finance Committee. Immediately upon opening the MSP, it is obvious that the…

1:37 PM – Back from lunch for the Third Plenary, with a report of the ballot for clergy on the Consultation Committee. The Rev. Tom Knoll and the Rev. Jeanne…

10:37 AM – Plenary Session 2 opened with the sound of nearly 300 voices raised in song. “Amazing Grace,” indeed. John White, Synod Vice President, reported on the activities of…

REPORT FROM REPRESENTATIVE FROM CHURCHWIDE ELCA EXPRESSION 9:32 – Diving in to the business of the assembly, the first plenary session opened with Jodi Slattery, Special Assistant to the Presiding…

8:25 AM – Amy Acland and the seminary interns (who are finishing up their year gaining hands-on experience in local congregations) have made short work of the registration line, and…

8:01 AM – As the clock strikes 8:00AM the gentle hum of Lutherans gathering fills the lobby of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Fairfax, Virginia. Off to the side…

DRIBS AND DRABS The bulk of materials required in advance of the 2014 Synod Assembly are compiled! Agenda, summary of Roberts Rules of Order, a report from the Bishop, proposed…

So… Why are we changing the synod’s Constitution & Bylaws? How do we add a minivan for the bishop to the budget? Will cookies during breaktime be gluten free? Whatever…