Synod-wide
Sacred Ground Small Groups
ZoomRegistration is now open for “Sacred Ground,” an 11-session spiritual journey open to all congregations in small groups and to all rostered ministers 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…
Traveling Prayer Night
Saint Nicholas Lutheran Church 1450 Plum Point Road, Huntingtown, MD, United StatesJoin the next Traveling Prayer Night on Thursday, January 16, at Saint Nicholas Lutheran Church in Huntingtown, MD. A potluck dinner begins at 6:30 PM, followed by a prayer and meditation service at 7:00 PM. All are welcome!
Play + Pray for Fairfax Conference Youth
Team Tactics 3045 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge, VA, United StatesThe Metro D.C. Synod Youth + Family Committee invites the high school youth of the Metro D.C. Synod to join this year’s Play + Pray events. Each conference will have an event local to them that all youth are invited to with costs covered by Youth + Family. That’s right, come play, eat, join in…
Virtual Town Hall: A Transition Conversation with Bishop Ortiz
ZoomAll Metro D.C. Synod lay and rostered members are invited to a virtual Town Hall with Bishop Ortiz on Thursday, January 30, as she shares her personal insights and experiences in the role of bishop ahead of the upcoming bishop election at the Synod Assembly on June 6–7. This is a unique opportunity for all…
Metro D.C. Synod Admin Network Monthly Meeting
ZoomAll synod congregation and organization administrators and communicators are invited to join in a time of devotion and discussion at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 6, on Zoom (Meeting ID: 240 863 0251, Passcode: 4005). These monthly meetings take place on the first Thursday of each month so mark your calendars! Join on Zoom through…
Council Orientation & Training
St. Mark's Lutheran Church 5800 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA, United StatesAll congregations are encouraged to gather their new and returning council members for an in-person orientation with Bishop Ortiz. During this Leadership Academy session, participants will walk through church leadership best practices, constitution & bylaw processes, and answer any questions you may have about your leadership role on Saturday, February 8, from 9:00 AM to…
Traveling Prayer Night
First Trinity Lutheran Church 501 4th St. NW, Washington, D.C., DC, United StatesJoin the next Traveling Prayer Night on Thursday, February 13, at First Trinity Lutheran Church in Washington, D.C. A potluck dinner begins at 6:30 PM, followed by a prayer and meditation service at 7:00 PM. All are welcome!
Meet Diana Butler Bass
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Fairfax Campus 5114 Twinbrook Rd., Fairfax, VA, United StatesDiscover how faith can transform the world with internationally renowned theologian Dr. Diana Butler Bass! Known for her insight, wit, and warmth, Dr. Bass brings fresh perspectives on Christianity in the 21st century. On Saturday, February 22, kick off with a 60–90 minute lecture by Dr. Bass, complete with a Q&A session, followed by a book signing…
2025 Synod Assembly—Save the Date!
College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 3501 University Blvd East, Hyattsville, MD, United StatesOn Friday, June 6–Saturday, June 7, the 2025 Synod Assembly will be held at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Hyattsville, MD. This Assembly will include the election of a new Bishop of the Metropolitan Washington D.C. Synod. View the Preliminary Announcement