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  • Leadership Academy: Crucial Conversations

    Zoom

    Join 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

    Zoom

    You 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 States

    As 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…

  • Crucial Conversations: Session 3

    Zoom

    You are invited to Crucial Conversations: Session 3 on Thursday, November 21, at 7:00 PM. The final session will go deeper into how to enter into crucial conversations like how to engage during this election cycle, how to discuss Christian Nationalism, connecting with family who don’t share your beliefs during the holidays, and how to…

  • Sacred Ground Small Groups

    Zoom

    ALL GROUPS ARE FULL. “Sacred Ground,” an 11-session spiritual journey open to all congregations in small groups and to all rostered ministers, is starting Friday, January 10. This rich and varied curriculum is focused on Indigenous, Black, Latino, and Asian Pacific Americans as their histories intersect with European American history. Sacred Ground provides historical information…

  • Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless

    The Metro D.C. Synod Racial Equity Team and Youth + Family Committee invite young adults to a powerful event on racial justice. "Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless" will engage participants in recognizing racial injustice, fostering repentance, and moving toward reconciliation in ways relevant to their age group. Led by Dr. Marci Vandiver, this session…

  • Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless

    The Metro D.C. Synod Racial Equity Team and Youth + Family Committee invite young adults to a powerful event on racial justice. "Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless" will engage participants in recognizing racial injustice, fostering repentance, and moving toward reconciliation in ways relevant to their age group. Led by Dr. Marci Vandiver, this session…

  • Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless

    New Time & Location (Online Only) The Metro D.C. Synod Racial Equity Team and Youth + Family Committee invite young adults to a powerful event on racial justice. "Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless" will engage participants in recognizing racial injustice, fostering repentance, and moving toward reconciliation in ways relevant to their age group. Led…

  • Sacred Ground Series on Race & Faith

    Coming this September, Sacred Ground is a 12-session Zoom-based series for congregational small groups and all rostered leaders. This powerful spiritual journey explores the intersection of race, faith, and history—inviting participants to reflect on personal and collective stories through film, reading, and guided discussion. Grounded in the love and justice of Jesus, Sacred Ground offers…

  • 2026 MLK Day Parade

    The Metro D.C. Synod's Racial Equity Team invites you to join with other Lutherans to walk in the MLK Day Peace Parade from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They'll meet Monday, January 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Barry Farms Recreation Center (1230 Sumner Road SE; the closest Metro stop is Anacostia). If you intend to…