Synod-wide
Reconciling in Christ Team Meeting
ZoomAll are encouraged to join the RIC team meeting on Wednesday, February 7 at 7:00 PM on Zoom as we discuss: Capital Pride participation ELCA Churchwide Memorial for gender voting standards RIC congregation support and pairing April in-person gathering Join Zoom Here Zoom password: 4005
Traveling Prayer Night | River of Grace
River of Grace, Manassas 15012 Dumfries Rd., Manassas, VA, United StatesAs the reflective season of Lent approaches, open yourself to the Holy Spirit through prayer and music at the Traveling Prayer Night beginning at 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 8 at River of Grace Lutheran Church in Manassas, VA. Come early and participate in the potluck dinner at 6:00 PM - either bring a dish…
Council Member Orientation
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United StatesAll congregations are encouraged to gather their council members, new to their role or elected again, for an in-person orientation with Bishop Ortiz and the Synod's attorney, John Van De Weert. We will walk through church leadership best practices, constitution & bylaw processes, and answer any questions you may have about your new leadership role!…
Winter 2024 Discernment Cohort
ZoomThe candidacy committee of the Metro D.C. Synod invites anyone who is feeling a call to ministry or is looking for a space to actively discern their call to join the 2024 Winter discernment group. We are excited to offer this space for holy listening, discernment and pondering in partnership with the Virginia Synod. This…
Creation Care: We Carry the Fire
Join the Creation Care team for another Leadership Academy online session surrounding Richard Hoehn's book, We Carry the Fire: Family and Citizenship as Spiritual Calling. Zoom link: http://tinyurl.com/MetroDCZoom Zoom Password: 4005
Installation of Pastor Grace Casola
Lutheran Church of the Covenant 15008 Cloverdale Rd, Dale City, VA, United StatesThe Metro D.C. Synod invites you to the installation of Pastor Grace Casola at Lutheran Church of the Covenant in Dale City, VA on Sunday, February 25 at 2:00 PM. Color of the day is purple and rostered ministers are invited to process.
Seekers Annual Retreat | Grades 3-5
Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp & Retreat Center 3200 Mar Lu Ridge Rd, Jefferson, MD, United StatesAll children in grades 3, 4, and 5 are invited to attend our retreat for elementary school students on March 9-10 at Mar-Lu-Ridge Retreat Center. Throughout Saturday and Sunday, we will rotate through different stations to experience God through Bible study, games, arts and crafts, science, and service. At Seekers, we are inviting families to…
Traveling Prayer Night | Peace in Waldorf, MD
Peace Lutheran Church, St Charles 401 Smallwood Drive, Saint Charles, MD, United StatesOpen yourself to the Holy Spirit through prayer, music, and meditation at the next monthly Traveling Prayer Night beginning at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 14 at Peace Lutheran Church in Waldorf, MD. Come early and participate in the potluck dinner at 6:00 PM - either bring a dish to share or simply come nourish…
Are Children Spiritual Enough?
ZoomChildren's spirituality begins from God's love and gets nurtured through relational and life-giving Christian practices. However, in the 21st century, neoliberal ideologies and consumerist practices suppress children's holistic flourishing, and most churches' ministries exacerbate the problem. Because our ministering and parenting to children do not consider children spiritual enough, and children's experiences do not matter.…
Explore Reconciling in Christ Potluck & Conversation
Lutheran Church of the Reformation 212 East Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC, United StatesWell, maybe it's time to put away the mittens, but perhaps not time to pull out your swim shorts. Still, how about a compromise and coming to a potluck? The Synod Reconciling in Christ Team invites all interested parties to join together on Sunday, April 7, at 5:30 PM at Lutheran Church of the Reformation. The closest…