Synod-wide
Dreaming & Visioning Conversations with RIC Team
ZoomThe newly formed Metro D.C. Synod Reconciling in Christ Team invites you to one of two online Zoom conversations in August to explore what the future of this team looks like. Share your dreams, ideas and needs to help determine which trainings and resources are shared by this team to help synod congregations as well as rostered and…
A Day at the Ball Game
Nationals ParkGather your congregation together this Fall for fun day at Nats Park as the Nationals play the Florida Marlins. Come for food, fun and fellowship as we gather as a synod - all are welcome including children. Tickets are $19 per person and located in Section 409. All tickets ordered through the link below will…
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…
Installations of Pastor Harry Therwanger & Pastor Stephen Bohannon
You are invited to the Installations of your synod colleagues. Pastor Harry Therwanger will be installed at Resurrection Luthera Church in Arlington on Saturday, September 16, at 3:00 PM and Pastor Stephen Bohannon will be installed at St Matthew's Lutheran Church in Woodbridge on Sunday, September 17, at 3:00 PM. Rostered ministers are invited to vest and process at both installations and the color of the day…
Installation of Pastor CJ Valenti
You are invited to the installation of synod colleague Pastor CJ Valenti on on Sunday September 24th, 4:00 PM at Faith Lutheran in Arlington, VA. Color of the day is green and rostered ministers are invited to process together.
Ordination & Installation of Kenny Champagne
You are invited to celebrate the Ordination and Installation of Pastor Kenny Champagne on Saturday, October 7, at 2:00 PM at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church. Rostered ministers are invited to vest and process and the color of the day is red.
Re-Engage with Synod Admin Network | Oct. 11
All people involved in the administration and communications work of congregations and organizations in the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to join the Synod Admin Network and attend an online re-engagement meeting on Wednesday, October 11, at 1:00 PM. The admin network will continue to meet the first Wednesday of every month at 1:00 PM starting…
New Stewardship & Mission Grants Informational Session
ZoomStarting in October, the Stewardship and Mission Support Table (SMST) will be offering two stewardship-focused grant opportunities for congregations: Stewardship Educational/Training Grants will be given in $150 increments per congregation. These grants can use any reputable source for their content, but the source should be shared as part of the plan outline. Small Dream/Passion Project/Experimentation Grants…
2024 Holy Land Trip | CANCELLED
Bishop Ortiz has made the difficult decision to cancel the Holy Land Trip scheduled for early 2024. Please continue to join us in prayer for all those who are affected by the war.
Synod Leadership Summit
Luther Church of the Redeemer 545 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA, United StatesAll lay and rostered leaders of the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to a full day at Redeemer McLean, VA to help you answer your ministry questions, vision for the future of ministry in your context and be inspired to live out God's call for your congregation! More details of the various workshops and speakers…