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Bowling Social for Rostered Ministers
Bowlero in Annandale 4245 Markham St., Annandale, VA, United StatesAll rostered ministers are invited to a fun bowling and socializing event on Wednesday, September 14 from 1:00 - 3:30 PM at Bowlero in Annandale, VA. Even if you can’t bowl, you are welcome to come for some intentional time to pray and play along with your synod colleagues as well as welcome some new ministers to…
Mandatory Boundaries Training: Gender Justice
The Metro D.C. Synod is partnering with synods from Region 9 to offer three sessions of the Boundaries Training. This session is mandatory for all rostered ministers (active and retired) to attend once a year. All sessions are held on Zoom and you only need to attend ONE of the sessions listed. This year's training…
Bishops’ Day of Renewal: Advent Preaching
Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp & Retreat Center 3200 Mar Lu Ridge Rd, Jefferson, MD, United StatesBishop Leila Ortiz and Bishop Bill Gohl (Delaware-Maryland Synod) are pleased to partner with our shared outdoor ministry, Mar-Lu-Ridge, to offer a retreat and renewal opportunity for Pastors and Deacons in our synods. The Rev. Francisco Javier Goitía Padilla will be leading this Advent/Christmas Preaching themed one-day retreat. If you cannot join in person, there will be an…
Retired Rostered Ministers Lunch
Village of RockvilleBishop Ortiz and the Synod Staff invite all Metro D.C. Synod Retired Rostered Ministers to a luncheon on Wednesday, March 29th, beginning at 11:30am. We will gather together in fellowship at the Village at Rockville, 9701 Veirs Dr, Rockville, MD 20850. Please RSVP at: https://tinyurl.com/RetiredRMLunch23 or email Katharyn Wheeler at kwheeler@metrodcelca.org with any dietary restrictions by Friday, March 24th.
Renewal of Ordination Vows and the Blessing of Oil
Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp & Retreat Center 3200 Mar Lu Ridge Rd, Jefferson, MD, United StatesBishop Leila Ortiz (Metropolitan Washington, DC Synod) and Bishop Bill Gohl (Delaware-Maryland Synod) are pleased to partner with our shared outdoor ministry, Mar-Lu-Ridge, to offer a Renewal of Ordination Vows and Blessing of Oil. All rostered ministers are invited to worship and a luncheon hosted by the Delaware-Maryland and Metro D.C. Synods. Thursday, March 30th…
2023 Bishops’ Building Puentes Convocation
Puerto RicoApril 27 - 29, 2023 | Puerto Rico Rostered Ministers of the Delaware-Maryland and Metro D.C. Synods are invited to the Bishops' Building Puentes Convocation in Puerto Rico. We will be joining Rostered Ministers of the Caribbean Synod in fellowship, worship, and learning from Thursday, April 27 - Saturday, April 29. Register Here
Boundaries Trainings for Rostered Ministers in November
United Lutheran Seminary-Gettysburg Campus 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA, United StatesRostered Ministers of the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to complete their required annual Boundary Training and biennial Racial & Social Justice Training through United Lutheran Seminary. Hybrid training sessions will be held in person for $50 each in Gettysburg, PA, or for $35 each on Zoom this summer and fall. Those registered for both…
Renewal of Ordination Vows & Blessing of Oil
Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp & Retreat Center 3200 Mar Lu Ridge Rd, Jefferson, MD, United StatesAll Rostered Ministers of the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to join Bishop Ortiz and Bishop Gohl of the Delaware-Maryland Synod for the annual renewal of your ordination vows and chrism mass on Thursday, March 21. Come out to the beautiful Mar-Lu-Ridge Chapel for some time of renewal and fellowship. The service will be followed…
Boundary & Racial Justice Trainings | February – April
Rostered Ministers of the Metro D.C. Synod are encouraged to complete their mandatory annual Boundary Training and biennial Racial & Social Justice Training through United Lutheran Seminary. Training sessions will be held for $50 each (including lunch) in Gettysburg, PA, or for $35 each on Zoom starting in February. Those registered for both sessions will…
2024 Bishop’s Convocation
Bon Secours Retreat Center 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MarylandAll Rostered Ministers of the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to the 2024 Bishop's Convocation. The group will gather the evening of Tuesday, April 23rd, through the evening of Thursday, April 25th. Breakfast and lunch are also provided as part of your registration on Friday, April 26th, and attendees are welcome to stay to enjoy…