Bishops’ Day of Renewal: Advent Preaching

Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp & Retreat Center 3200 Mar Lu Ridge Rd, Jefferson, MD, United States

Bishop 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 Rockville

Bishop 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 States

Bishop 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 Rico

April 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 States

Rostered 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 States

All 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, Maryland

All 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…

Advent Preaching Workshop & Worship for Rostered Ministers

Saint Luke Lutheran Church 9100 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD, United States

As we approach one of the most beautiful and busy seasons of the year, Advent, the Metro D.C. and Delaware-Maryland Synods warmly invite rostered ministers to an inspiring event designed to renew your spirit and invigorate your ministry with Reverend Heidi Neumark. This gathering will offer a space for reflection, rejuvenation, and connection with fellow…

Boundary & Racial Justice Training

Rostered 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. Trainings are offered online and in-person at the Gettysburg campus in October and November. Topics and dates are: LGBTQIAS+ Training | October 6 & 7, 8 and November…