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SUMMARY:Joint Christian Advocacy Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Metro D.C. Synod’s Middle East Peace Team (MEPT) is seeking your help in providing housing for participants coming from around the country to the Joint Christian Advocacy Summit\, May 5-7\, in Washington\, D.C. \nThe MEPT is hoping that this service of the synod will help to reduce the costs for participants and also provide an opportunity to connect with Lutheran advocates from around the ELCA. \nPlease contact the co-chairs of the MEPT (Pr. Mark Brown and Pr. Renata Eustis) if members of your congregation have space and willingness to host some Lutheran participants in the Summit for two or more nights (the evenings of May 4\, 5\, 6\, and 7). Or perhaps your church has a guest facility? \nThe theme of the Summit is “Do Right; Seek Justice: Christians Uniting Against Oppression in Palestine and Israel”. The ELCA is one of the many denominations sponsoring the event and the Rev. Khader El-Yateem\, Executive Director for Service and Justice for the ELCA\, will be a keynote speaker. Learn more. \nThere will be a pre-Summit gathering of Lutherans beginning at 12 p.m. on May 5 at Luther Place Church (1226 Vermont Ave NW\, Washington\, D.C. 20005). Most of the sessions on May 5 and 6 will be at Shiloh Baptist Church\, 1500 9th Street NW\, Washington\, D.C.\, accessible by Metro (Yellow & Green Lines) at Mt. Vernon Sq Station and Shaw–Howard University Station. May 7 will be Hill meetings. \nFinally\, please consider attending the Summit with your guests! Register online.
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/joint-christian-advocacy-summit/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Synod-wide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Discernment Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Are you contemplating a call to serve as a minister? Join a discernment cohort! The Metro D.C. Synod and the Virginia Synod of the ELCA are offering a joint cohort for those who are discerning whether or not they wish to pursue rostered ministry. The virtual cohort will have monthly Zoom meetings beginning on Thursday\, March 5. \n  \nSign up to attend.
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/2026-discernment-cohort/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Synod-wide,Vocational Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131135Z
CREATED:20260423T131113Z
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UID:28718-1778180400-1778184000@metrodcelca.org
SUMMARY:Youth and Family Ministry Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The synod is gathering feedback on its youth and family ministry: what is bearing fruit\, where do challenges remain\, and what is your hope for the future? There are a couple ways to offer feedback (and you’re encouraged to do both): \n\nPlease fill out this listening survey.\nAttend an upcoming 1-hour listening session where you can voice your experiences and feedback. The options for these listening sessions are below:\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, May 4 OR Thursday\, May 7 – at 7 p.m. on Zoom (http://tinyurl.com/MetroDCZoom; password is 4005). These two online listening sessions are open to all: lay people\, youth ministers\, parents\, youth\, and clergy.\nSaturday\, June 6 – A final in-person listening session will be held at Synod Assembly as one of the workshop options.\n\n\n\n  \nPastor Grace Casola will lead these sessions and gather insights for the Bishop and synod council who will use them to support the vital work of youth ministry moving forward. Input from the current Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) students will also be collected at their end of the year gathering.
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/y-f-listening-session-may7-2026/
CATEGORIES:Synod-wide,Youth + Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
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SUMMARY:Youth+Family May 2026 Play + Pray
DESCRIPTION:Calling all middle and high school students in the synod! You’re invited to the next Play + Pray with the synod’s Youth+Family team. Get ready for 90 minutes of trampolines\, dodgeball\, and other active fun along with 30 minutes of devotions and pizza! You’ll need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. More information\, including how to sign up to attend\, is available here: https://metrodcelca.elvanto.net/form/cb7db8ca-1eed-4629-be19-ddf52f1486cd/
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/youthfamily-may-2026-play-pray/
CATEGORIES:Synod-wide,Youth + Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000
DTSTAMP:20260223T181942Z
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UID:28636-1780592400-1780596000@metrodcelca.org
SUMMARY:2026 Discernment Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Are you contemplating a call to serve as a minister? Join a discernment cohort! The Metro D.C. Synod and the Virginia Synod of the ELCA are offering a joint cohort for those who are discerning whether or not they wish to pursue rostered ministry. The virtual cohort will have monthly Zoom meetings beginning on Thursday\, March 5. \n  \nSign up to attend.
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/2026-discernment-cohort/2026-06-04/
CATEGORIES:Synod-wide,Vocational Ministry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260202T203914Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly will be held on Saturday\, June 6 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gaithersburg\, MD. Visit the assembly webpage for full details.
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/save-the-date-2026-synod-assembly/
LOCATION:Good Shepherd Lutheran Church\, Gaithersburg\, 16420 S. Westland Drive\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Synod Assembly Related,Synod-wide
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
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SUMMARY:2026 Capital Pride
DESCRIPTION:The Metro D.C. Synod will have representation at this year’s Capital Pride Parade and Festival\, and we’d love for you to join us! Email Pr. Moses Barrios\, Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Table liaison\, in the synod office with any questions: mbarrios@metrodcelca.org. \nParade\nTo volunteer for the parade\, email Caitlin Thistle at newman.caitlin.09@gmail.com. \nFriday\, June 19 \nTo help DECORATE our truck\, meet at St. Paul’s Lutheran in D.C. (4900 Connecticut Ave NW) at 6:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, June 20 \nTo MARCH with us\, meet at Augustana Lutheran in D.C. (2100 New Hampshire Ave NW) at 12 p.m. We will walk to the staging area together well before the parade starts at 3 p.m. \nWear a bold color or a church shirt and bring a sign! Clergy are highly encouraged to join and wear their clerics. \nOur theme is God Loves You As You Are! Consider signs with messages like\, “We are all created in the image of God\,” “You are a beloved child of God\,” and “You are wonderfully made.” \nLuther Place (1226 Vermont Ave. NW) is located on the parade route and will be offering their building as a waypoint for folks to access bathrooms\, air conditioning\, water\, food\, and friendly and welcoming conversation. Please sign up if you might drop by so they can plan accordingly. \nFestival\nTo volunteer for the festival\, email Logan Wescott at info@sharingpeace.org. \nSunday\, June 21\, 12-10 p.m. \nWe’re looking for a volunteer to set up the booth in the morning with materials that will be provided as well as volunteers to help “staff” the booth. Rostered ministers are encouraged to join. Email Logan Wescott at info@sharingpeace.org for details/to volunteer.
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/2026-capital-pride/
CATEGORIES:Reconciling in Christ,Synod-wide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T180000
DTSTAMP:20260223T181942Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Discernment Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Are you contemplating a call to serve as a minister? Join a discernment cohort! The Metro D.C. Synod and the Virginia Synod of the ELCA are offering a joint cohort for those who are discerning whether or not they wish to pursue rostered ministry. The virtual cohort will have monthly Zoom meetings beginning on Thursday\, March 5. \n  \nSign up to attend.
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/2026-discernment-cohort/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Synod-wide,Vocational Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T180000
DTSTAMP:20260223T181942Z
CREATED:20260223T181942Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Discernment Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Are you contemplating a call to serve as a minister? Join a discernment cohort! The Metro D.C. Synod and the Virginia Synod of the ELCA are offering a joint cohort for those who are discerning whether or not they wish to pursue rostered ministry. The virtual cohort will have monthly Zoom meetings beginning on Thursday\, March 5. \n  \nSign up to attend.
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/2026-discernment-cohort/2026-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Synod-wide,Vocational Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T160500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T200000
DTSTAMP:20260722T233058Z
CREATED:20260603T155901Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Day at Nats Stadium
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join congregations from across the Metro D.C. Synod for Faith Day at Nationals Park: an evening of baseball\, fellowship\, and community connection. Come cheer on the Washington Nationals as they take on the Miami Marlins on Saturday\, August 29 at 4:05 p.m. Tickets are just $32/person and limited to section 407; you can purchase multiple tickets at once if you have a group from your congregation going together. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/faith-day-at-nats-2026/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Synod-wide
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260702T153125Z
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SUMMARY:"God's work. Our hands." Sunday
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, Sept. 13\, congregations of the ELCA will gather for a dedicated day of service\, “God’s work. Our hands.” Since 2013\, “God’s work. Our hands.” has inspired people of all ages to put their faith in action through service projects that share God’s love with all God’s people. \nAs you explore opportunities to participate in your community\, explore these  resources to plan and promote your day: \n\nPlanning tool kit\nWorship resources\nSlides for projection screens or online worship\nPosters and social media graphics\nSpanish-language resources\nPromotional banners\nVideos\nSpecial hymn text\, sheet music and recording \n\nThrough the years\, the ELCA has embraced “God’s work. Our hands.” as a way for us to be church together. Being church together means being connected\, as we recognize our shared calling and our shared responsibility across congregations\, synods and the churchwide organization. \nOld Lutheran has “God’s work. Our hands.” T-shirts and other items available for purchase. The deadline for ordering your congregation’s personalized T-shirts is Aug. 19. \nDon’t forget to share your congregation’s participation with the ELCA! Send stories and photos to  LivingLutheran@elca.org so that together we can celebrate what God accomplishes through you. \nParticipate on social media\, using #GodsWorkOurHands. \n“God’s work. Our hands.” is an extension of the work you do every day to make your community a better place. \nBrowse Resources
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/gods-work-our-hands-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Synod-wide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260623T144026Z
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UID:28790-1789810200-1789830000@metrodcelca.org
SUMMARY:UnReserved 2026
DESCRIPTION:UnReserved is the practice of making room for all people without exception. Join us Saturday\, September 19 as we explore what it means to become congregations that reflect the diversity of God’s people and the communities we are called to serve. We encourage each congregation to send one rostered minister (pastor or deacon) and up to three lay leaders. Registration is $20 per person. Lunch will be provided. \nLearn More and Register to Attend
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/unreserved-2026/
LOCATION:St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 222 M St. SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Synod-wide
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270703
DTSTAMP:20260624T005843Z
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SUMMARY:2027 ELCA Youth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Imagine arms wrapped around you in love. Imagine a place for you at the table. Imagine a word of forgiveness shared with you. Imagine the sense of joy when you witness the unthinkable happening. Imagine a world waiting to hear your voice. Imagine more. \nThe power of God at work in us is a measure not of our own strength but of God’s limitless ability. God is the source\nof our encouragement and hope\, always surpassing our expectations. In Ephesus\, followers of Jesus faced social\nrejection\, opposition and even violence because Jesus’ message stood in direct opposition to the pagan goddess Artemis. Our own world distinctly parallels the times Paul references in his letter. He stresses God’s love\, God’s forgiveness of sins and the unity of those who believe in Christ. \nThrough the Gathering\, young people come together to experience that unity and understand their role in the community of the larger church. We recognize both the joy of community and the unique role of each participant as they return to their individual communities after this life-changing event. The apostle Paul sought to provide for the needs of the Ephesians with encouragement\, hope and confidence in God’s faithfulness. \nThe needs of faithful young people today are much the same. \nThe ministry of the Gathering seeks to remind young people that God is already at work in them for the sake of the whole world. Often there are pressures and fears that limit their sense of worth and their ability to change the world. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus and the presence of the Holy Spirit\, God invites young people to imagine more\, immeasurably more\, for their own lives\, the city of Minneapolis\, the body of Christ and the life of the world. \nLearn more and register at elca.org/gathering
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/2027-elca-youth-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Synod-wide,Youth + Family
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