Synod-wide
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…
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…