Synod-wide
New Stewardship & Mission Grants Informational Session
ZoomStarting in October, the Stewardship and Mission Support Table (SMST) will be offering two stewardship-focused grant opportunities for congregations: Stewardship Educational/Training Grants will be given in $150 increments per congregation. These grants can use any reputable source for their content, but the source should be shared as part of the plan outline. Small Dream/Passion Project/Experimentation Grants…
2024 Holy Land Trip | CANCELLED
Bishop Ortiz has made the difficult decision to cancel the Holy Land Trip scheduled for early 2024. Please continue to join us in prayer for all those who are affected by the war.
Synod Leadership Summit
Luther Church of the Redeemer 545 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA, United StatesAll lay and rostered leaders of the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to a full day at Redeemer McLean, VA to help you answer your ministry questions, vision for the future of ministry in your context and be inspired to live out God's call for your congregation! More details of the various workshops and speakers…
Creation Justice Leadership Academy: UN Sustainability Goals
ZoomAll are welcome to participate in a presentation by Richard Hoehn highlighting the United Nations Sustainability Goals and these incredibly important areas for mutual awareness. This session is presented in partnership with the Metro D.C. Synod's Creation Justice team. Join Zoom here
Ordination & Installation of Samantha DiBiaso
Living Faith Lutheran Church 1605 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD, United StatesAll are welcome to the ordination of Samantha DiBiaso into the ministry of Word and Sacrament. Samantha will also be installed as Pastor of Living Faith Lutheran Church in Rockville, MD. Service will take place on Friday, November 3 at 7:00 PM at Living Faith. Rostered Ministers are invited to vest and color of the…
Youth + Family Ministry Visioning Session | CANCELLED
The Youth + Family Ministry visioning session scheduled for this Saturday has been cancelled. The Youth + Family Ministry team is engaging in strategic discernment about the best way to gather the most feedback and insight from across our synods and will share the information about such opportunities when they are available.
Traveling Prayer Night | November 9
Bethlehem Lutheran Church 8922 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA, United StatesAll are invited to the next monthly Traveling Prayer Night at 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 9, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fairfax, VA. Come spend an hour together and be open to the inspiration of the Holy Spirit as we pause, pray, and reflect on our blessings during the month of thankfulness.
Middle School Youth Retreat
Potomoac Park Retreat & Conference Center 11 Tabernacle Way, Falling Waters, WVRegistration is open for the Youth + Family Ministry Middle School Event taking place Friday, November 17, to Sunday, November 19 at Potomac Park Retreat Center in Falling Waters, WV. Youth in grades 6, 7, & 8 will participate in small groups, large group gatherings to introduce the theme progression through worship and music, games…
Traveling Prayer Night | January 11
Open yourself to the Holy Spirit through prayer, music, and mediation at the next monthly Traveling Prayer Night beginning at 6:00 PM with a light dinner & fellowship, then prayer starting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 11, at All Saints Lutheran Church in Bowie, MD.
Synod Admin Network Luncheon | December 6
All people involved in the administration and communications work of congregations and organizations that serve in the Metro D.C. Synod area are invited to the December Synod Admin Network in-person meeting. Gather for lunch, faith, and fellowship from 12:00–2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 6, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. RSVP Here