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Not duplicating his written report*, Bishop Graham highlighted some exciting happenings in the synod in his oral remarks. Two congregations in the synod, both in Maryland, have closed their doors,…

Some would say a gathering of Lutherans or an official assembly is powered by the Holy Spirit. While the Spirit might inspire the actions of the church, some rely heavily…

The Rev. Jessica Crist, the bishop of the ELCA’s Montana Synod, is the ELCA representative to the assembly. She is also the chair of the Conference of Bishops and thus…

LOVE AND GATHERING Bishop Richard Graham opened the 2012 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly with words from Scripture – 1 John 3:16-24. Themes of love, gathering, working together and praise marked…

Packing projectors, printing nametags, re-reading Robert’s Rules, finding the gavel… lots for staff to do as we prepare for the 2012 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly, coming in just a few days on…

Lutheran ethicists gathered in Washington, D.C. to discuss just war theories with military chaplains of the ELCA, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and The Episcopal Church in January 2012. I served…

Would the kids you know read the Bible in a year if they could keep the e-reader they’re using? “If they find joy in the world of computers and e-books,…

They didn’t cover this in grade school. Should “messiah” be capitalized in the middle of a sentence? What about reference to “the Gospels?” And does “Abba” only refer to a 70’s pop band? Unlike…

Did the “Jesus, Justice, Jazz” logo grab your eye? A free primer on how to “make your stuff look good” – like postcards, bulletin boards and Web presence – is available with…

The Patch is a new way to connect with the local community around your congregation. It’s free, easy and worth a look. “I find Patch helpful and a potentially vital…