Uncategorized

“God isn’t us looking to create the church, God has called and commanded us to make disciples.” The Rev. Phil Hirsch referenced this in his report, but also jokingly called…

To break us out of our mid-morning slump, Alice Benson, Regional Gifts Planner with the ELCA Foundation, led us in a rousing ditty sung to the tune of “The Church’s…

The morning opened at 9:35 a.m. with a prayer led by Bishop Hanson. Activities included an almost unanimous vote to refer the by-law changes to Synod Council for further discussion,…

Bishop Graham re-elected! After worship and dinner, Voting Members tiredly re-assembled to hear the report of the second ballot for bishop. There was loud cheering at the announcement that Bishop…

The afternoon continued on into the business of the synod, hearing reports (available on the website), being introduced to the Mission Spending Plan (synod’s budget), receiving greetings from the Rev.…

Bishop Graham called the assembly back to session after lunch with a standing rendition of “Amazing Grace.” Afterward, he offered the Bishop’s Report. He offered multiple vignettes to share some…

READY TO ROLL Chatter in the lobby and the slow trickle of Voting Members into the Synod Assembly hall show that the Metro D.C. Synod’s 25th assembly is about to…

A slate of 20+ speakers will gather with a crowd of people interested in hearing what the best ideas for the ministry of the church are with the new format…

Tweet and follow #dcsynod for ongoing updates during Synod Assembly activity. And our worship committee chair, the Rev. Kate Davidson, invites us to connect in prayer – even if you…

by Bishop Richard Graham* Is 25 short or long ago? The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) came into official being on January 1, 1988, and if you think about the history…