Synod-wide
God’s Love Made Real: A Conversation with Bishop Eaton
ZoomJoin ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton for a conversation with ELCA Region 8 about God’s Love Made Real on Tuesday, August 20, at 12:00 PM. What is God’s Love Made Real? God’s Love Made Real is a movement within the ELCA that encourages us to create a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love…
Faith Day at Nats Park
All 73 congregations of the Metro D.C. Synod, ELCA are invited to join in a day of fun and fellowship on August 31 as we cheer on the Nationals (or Chicago Cubs) together at 4:05 PM! All tickets will be reserved for the same section so your group can sit together. Get Your Tickets Here.
Sacred Ground Series on Race & Faith
ZoomRegistration is now open for “Sacred Ground,” a 12-session spiritual journey, grounded in the example of Jesus Christ and the power of scripture, prayer, God’s grace, to help to achieve racial equity. This series is open to all congregations in small groups and to all rostered ministers. Through this series, you are invited to: walk…
Metro D.C. Synod Youth+Family Ministry Update
ZoomYou are invited on Tuesday, September 17, to an informational Session on Zoom at 7:00 PM. Come to learn about upcoming events and exciting changes happening within the Metro D.C. Synod Youth + Family Ministry. Please sign up to attend here. You will receive reminder emails with the Zoom link and be added to our…
Leadership Academy: Crucial Conversations
ZoomJoin 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…
The Metro D.C. Synod Women’s Organization: Resilience & Hope Convention
St. Mark's Lutheran Church 5800 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA, United StatesThe Metro D.C. Synod Women's Organization (SWO) invites all women to the Resilience & Hope Convention on Saturday, September 21, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Springfield, VA. This is the first in-person gathering since 2019, and it promises to be a valuable experience for worship, service, and fellowship. For more information, view the flyer…
Global Missions Zoom Meeting
ZoomJoin Global Missions on Saturday, September 21, at 2:00 PM to explore the Metro D.C. Synod’s relationships with Lutherans around the world, especially in El Salvador, Namibia, Slovakia, and the Middle East. Both experienced and new perspectives are welcomed as we consider how to walk together in the coming year, hearing from our companions and participating in…
Installation of Pastor David Newman
St. Luke's Lutheran Church Derwood 17740 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD, United StatesThe Metro D.C. Synod invites you to the Installation of Pastor David Newman on Saturday, October 5, at 3:00 PM at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Derwood, MD. Rostered ministers are invited to vest and process and the Color of the Day is green.
Traveling Prayer Night
New Jerusalem Lutheran Church 12942 Lutheran Church Road, Lovettsville, VA, United StatesJoin the next Traveling Prayer Night on Thursday, October 10, at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Lovettsville, VA. A potluck dinner begins at 6:30 PM, followed by a prayer and meditation service at 7:00 PM. All are welcome!
Crucial Conversations: Session 2
ZoomYou 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,…