Synod-wide
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.
Boundaries Trainings for Rostered Ministers in November
United Lutheran Seminary-Gettysburg Campus 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA, United StatesRostered Ministers of the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to complete their required annual Boundary Training and biennial Racial & Social Justice Training through United Lutheran Seminary. Hybrid training sessions will be held in person for $50 each in Gettysburg, PA, or for $35 each on Zoom this summer and fall. Those registered for both…
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
Traveling Prayer Night | December 14
Hope Lutheran Church 4604 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, VA, United StatesOpen yourself to the Holy Spirit through prayer, music, and mediation at the next monthly Traveling Prayer Night beginning at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 14, at Hope Lutheran Church in Annandale, VA. Save these dates for the 2024 prayer nights: January 11, 2024 | 6:00 PM February 8, 2024 | 6:00 PM March 14, 2024 | 6:00 PM…
Strategies for Coordinating Volunteers
ZoomRepresentatives from Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) is facilitating a discussion on volunteering best practices; the challenges facing organizations and congregations related to volunteering; and how to get more people to volunteer within your congregation and externally. This workshop will be interactive, so please bring your ideas, examples of things that have worked for you,…
Reconciling in Christ Team Meeting
ZoomAll are encouraged to join the RIC team meeting on Wednesday, February 7 at 7:00 PM on Zoom as we discuss: Capital Pride participation ELCA Churchwide Memorial for gender voting standards RIC congregation support and pairing April in-person gathering Join Zoom Here Zoom password: 4005
Traveling Prayer Night | River of Grace
River of Grace, Manassas 15012 Dumfries Rd., Manassas, VA, United StatesAs the reflective season of Lent approaches, open yourself to the Holy Spirit through prayer and music at the Traveling Prayer Night beginning at 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 8 at River of Grace Lutheran Church in Manassas, VA. Come early and participate in the potluck dinner at 6:00 PM - either bring a dish…