Synod-wide
Traveling Prayer Night
Advent Lutheran Church 2222 S. Arlington Ridge Rd, Arlington, VA, United StatesJoin the next Traveling Prayer Night at Advent Lutheran Church in Arlington, VA, on Thursday, June 13. A potluck dinner begins at 6:30 PM, followed by a prayer and meditation service at 7:00 PM outdoors at the labyrinth. All are welcome!
Celebrating Deacon Julie Stecker
Community of Grace 5699 Meridale Road, Catonsville, MD, United StatesYou are invited to an Open House to celebrate Deacon Julie Stecker’s ministry on Saturday, June 15, from 3:00–5:00 PM at the Community of Grace campus in Catonsville, Maryland. There will be a short program at 4:00 PM and refreshments will be provided as we thank Deacon Julie for her extraordinary service to Christ and…
Civic Life & Faith Hearings
Christ Lutheran Church 5101 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe ELCA Task Force on Civil Life and Faith will hold three hearings within the Metro D.C. Synod on the Draft Social Statement on Civic Life and Faith. The first hearing is for Synod Assembly attendees on Saturday, June 1. All others are invited to attend a hearing at 7:00 PM on either Wednesday, June 19, at Christ Lutheran Church in…
Traveling Prayer Night
Lutheran Church of the Reformation 212 East Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin the next Traveling Prayer Night at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 11. A potluck dinner begins at 6:30 PM, followed by a prayer and meditation service at 7:00 PM. All are welcome!
Fall Discernment Cohort
ZoomThe Metro D.C. Synod's candidacy committee invites anyone feeling a call to ministry or looking for a space to actively discern their call to join the Fall Discernment Cohort. We are excited to offer this space for holy listening, discernment, and pondering in partnership with the Virginia Synod. The cohort will meet on Zoom from…
Metro D.C. Synod Block Party
Shepherd of the Hills 4090 Sudley Rd, Haymarket, VA, United StatesYou are Invited! Come join the fun at the multigenerational Synod Block Party on Saturday, August 3, from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at Shepherd of the Hills. You can bring a food dish to share, especially one that showcases your family heritage, culture, or ethnicity. There will be one large tent to gather under but please…
Civic Life & Faith Hearings
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 7410 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MDThe ELCA Task Force on Civil Life and Faith will hold three hearings within the Metro D.C. Synod on the Draft Social Statement on Civic Life and Faith. The final hearing is at 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 15, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Takoma Park, MD. The hearings provide a special opportunity to respond to the…
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…