Synod-wide
Traveling Prayer Night
Saint Nicholas Lutheran Church 1450 Plum Point Road, Huntingtown, MD, United StatesJoin the next Traveling Prayer Night on Thursday, January 16, at Saint Nicholas Lutheran Church in Huntingtown, MD. A potluck dinner begins at 6:30 PM, followed by a prayer and meditation service at 7:00 PM. All are welcome!
Play + Pray for Fairfax Conference Youth
Team Tactics 3045 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge, VA, United StatesThe Metro D.C. Synod Youth + Family Committee invites the high school youth of the Metro D.C. Synod to join this year’s Play + Pray events. Each conference will have an event local to them that all youth are invited to with costs covered by Youth + Family. That’s right, come play, eat, join in…
Virtual Town Hall: A Transition Conversation with Bishop Ortiz
ZoomAll Metro D.C. Synod lay and rostered members are invited to a virtual Town Hall with Bishop Ortiz on Thursday, January 30, as she shares her personal insights and experiences in the role of bishop ahead of the upcoming bishop election at the Synod Assembly on June 6–7. This is a unique opportunity for all…
Installation
All Saints Lutheran Church, Bowie 16510 Mt Oak Rd, Bowie, MD, United StatesThe Synod invites you to the installation of Pastor Lura Groen at All Saints Lutheran Church in Bowie, MD on Sunday, February 2, at 2:00 PM. Rostered ministers are invited to vest and process and the Color of the Day is white.
Metro D.C. Synod Admin Network Monthly Meeting
ZoomAll synod congregation and organization administrators and communicators are invited to join in a time of devotion and discussion at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 6, on Zoom (Meeting ID: 240 863 0251, Passcode: 4005). These monthly meetings take place on the first Thursday of each month so mark your calendars! Join on Zoom through…
Council Orientation & Training
St. Mark's Lutheran Church 5800 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA, United StatesAll congregations are encouraged to gather their new and returning council members for an in-person orientation with Bishop Ortiz. During this Leadership Academy session, participants will walk through church leadership best practices, constitution & bylaw processes, and answer any questions you may have about your leadership role on Saturday, February 8, from 9:00 AM to…
Traveling Prayer Night
First Trinity Lutheran Church 501 4th St. NW, Washington, D.C., DC, United StatesJoin the next Traveling Prayer Night on Thursday, February 13, at First Trinity Lutheran Church in Washington, D.C. A potluck dinner begins at 6:30 PM, followed by a prayer and meditation service at 7:00 PM. All are welcome!
Play + Pray: Metro D.C. Youth
Kraken - Bryant Street 514 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC, United StatesHigh school youth in the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to a free afternoon of fun, fellowship, pickleball, and skating on Saturday, February 15 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Kraken - Bryant Street in Washington, D.C.! Bring a friend, enjoy exciting games, and make memories together. All costs are covered by the Youth + Family Committee—just come ready…
Ordination and Installation
University of Maryland Memorial Chapel 7744 Regents Dr., College Park, MD, United StatesThe Synod invites you to the ordination and installation of Katie Evans to the Ministry of Word and Service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 22, at the University of Maryland Memorial Chapel in College Park, MD. Katie has been called through the Metro D.C. Synod Council to serve as a Community Engagement Associate for…
Meet Diana Butler Bass
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Fairfax Campus 5114 Twinbrook Rd., Fairfax, VA, United StatesDiscover how faith can transform the world with internationally renowned theologian Dr. Diana Butler Bass! Known for her insight, wit, and warmth, Dr. Bass brings fresh perspectives on Christianity in the 21st century. On Saturday, February 22, kick off with a 60–90 minute lecture by Dr. Bass, complete with a Q&A session, followed by a book signing…