Ecumenical Connections Zoom Meeting: Episode 1

The Metro D.C. Synod’s Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations Committee (EIRC) is pleased to announce its first “Ecumenical Connections” Zoom meeting highlighting ecumenical and inter-religious activities and ministries in the Synod. The webinar will be held on Thursday, March 17 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom. The Rev. Amy E. Reumann, ELCA Senior Director for…

Ecumenical Connections: Earth Day Celebration & Education on April 5 

Pastor Sarah Scherschligt of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Virginia will lead the next Ecumenical Connections webinar on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00 pm on Zoom.  The topic will be Earth Day 2022 (which is on April 22) and how we can use this occasion for celebration and education. Sarah is the convener of…

One in the Spirit Ecumenical Summer Series

You are invited to the second One in the Spirit event via Zoom on Thursday, August 11 at 7:00 PM during which the Metro D.C. Ecumenical & Inter-Religious team will invite and encourage participation from different ecumenical backgrounds. We will offer time for people (rostered and lay) from different spiritual traditions and denominations to share…

Ecumenical Connections Webinar | September 22

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Right now, the World Council of Churches (WCC), an international ecumenical body that the ELCA is a member of, is hosting its international assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany. This assembly is the most diverse Christian gathering of its size in the world with over 4,000 participants. To learn more about the WCC, the actions taken during the…

Ecumenical Connections: Receptive Ecumenism

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The Metro D.C. Synod’s Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations Committee (EIRC) will be hosting another webinar on Thursday, December 1, at 7:00 PM regarding “Receptive Ecumenism”. Receptive Ecumenism is both a way of thinking and a process that enables unity to be built by receiving gifts from others. It challenges us to not think of what…

Informational Session for 2024 Holy Land Trip

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For all who may be interested in participating (or are already registered!) for the 2024 trip to the Holy Land, you are invited to an informational session on August 23 at 7:00 PM on Zoom led by Bishop Leila Ortiz and Elias Nawawieh of Elias Tours. Learn more about: what to expect during the trip, historic…