Racial Equity
Poor People’s & Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly & March on Washington | June 18
Join other Lutherans in-person or online for the Mass Poor People's and Low-Wage Workers' Assembly and Moral March on Washington this Saturday, June 18 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Led by poor and low wealth people from all across the US, you will be energized by great music and a commitment to address the systemic,…
Sacred Ground Series on Race & Faith
Registration is now open for a second installment of “Sacred Ground,” a zoom discussion series on race and faith. This series is welcome to congregations in small groups and to all rostered leaders. Sacred Ground is a 12-session spiritual journey, grounded in the example of Jesus Christ and the power of scripture, prayer, God’s grace,…
Faith in Action: Racial Equity Network First Virtual Meeting
ZoomYou are invited to the Metro D.C. Synod’s first Faith in Action Racial Equity Network virtual meeting on Thursday, July 21 at 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Zoom! Come to hear from congregations around the synod and what they are doing to promote racial equity and how you too can start a racial equity team…
Faith in Action: Racial Equity Network
ZoomYou are invited to the Metro D.C. Synod’s Faith in Action Racial Equity Network virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 2 at 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Zoom! The meeting agenda includes: Learning about the Sacred Ground small group discussion opportunities - what the Synod has done and how you can share in this amazing program. Sharing…
Region 8 Racial Justice Training Series
The ELCA’s Region 8 is committed to equipping leaders to recognize and understand the complexities and implications of racism and racial issues and is offering training in the areas of anti-racism and racial justice for leaders in partnership with synods, congregations, associations, and social service agencies. Region 8’s Racial Justice Training equips leaders (rostered and…
Metro D.C. Synod Block Party
Peace Lutheran Church Alexandria 6362 Lincolnia Rd., Alexandria, VA, United StatesWe are one Synod of 72 congregations and so many people! Block parties are a fantastic opportunity to get to know your neighbors, share food, music, and games, and build relationships. The Faith In Action Racial Equity Network is looking to bring people together and to encourage everyone to share more about who you are,…
Sacred Ground Series on Race & Faith
ZoomRegistration is now open for “Sacred Ground,” a 12-session spiritual journey, grounded in the example of Jesus Christ and the power of scripture, prayer, God’s grace, to help to achieve racial equity. This series is open to all congregations in small groups and to all rostered ministers. Through this series, you are invited to: walk…
Leadership Academy: Crucial Conversations
ZoomJoin Racial Equity Team member Duke Taylor on Thursday, September 19, for an online Leadership Academy workshop at 7:00 PM to learn how to navigate conflict through Crucial Conversations: Techniques for When Opinions Vary. There are issues that everyone purposely, or unconsciously, avoids especially regarding race, political issues, or sexual identity. With social media and…
Crucial Conversations: Session 2
ZoomYou are invited to continue to the Leadership Academy conversation with Session 2 of Crucial Conversations on Thursday, October 17, and Session 3 on Thursday, November 21, at 7:00 PM. These sessions will go deeper into how to enter into crucial conversations like how to engage during this election cycle, how to discuss Christian Nationalism,…
Metro D.C. Synod Pre-Election Prayer Service
Lutheran Church of the Reformation 212 East Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC, United StatesAs you prepare for the election on Tuesday, November 5, the Metro D.C. Synod invites you to join in a time of prayer at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 29. This non-partisan event will center around prayer lifting up our country, those running for office, and all who are voting in the election. The service will…