Synod-wide
Installation of Pastor Frank Smart
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 7410 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MDThe Metro D.C. Synod invites you to the installation of Pastor Frank Smart on Sunday, May 28th at 3:00 PM at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Takoma Park, MD. Bishop Ortiz will be preaching, and the color of the day will be red - clergy are invited to arrive by 2:45 to vest and process.
Discernment Cohort-Winter 2023
ZoomThe candidacy committee of the Metro D.C. Synod invites anyone who is feeling a call to ministry or is looking for a space to actively discern their call to join our February 2023 discernment group. We are excited to partner with the Virginia Synod to offer this space for holy listening, discernment and pondering. The Winter 2023…
Synod Assembly 2023
Find all resources and the link to register on our Synod Assembly webpage.
Pride Parade 2023
March with the Metro D.C. Synod in the 2023 Pride Parade! Sign up as an individual, or with your congregation here. SIGN UP HERE
Synod Youth Leaders Gathering
St. Stephen 11612 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MDAll Youth and Family Ministry pastors, directors, and leaders are invited to an in-person gathering on Wednesday, June 14 at 7:00 PM! Bishop Leila Ortiz and Deacon Julie Stecker will lead this conversation and are eager to learn of your experiences and hopes regarding Youth and Family Ministries. Zoom details are available for those who can't be…
Traveling Prayer Nights
The Metro D.C. Synod is making a more intentional commitment to prayer and invite you all engage in Traveling Prayer Nights this Summer. Thursday, July 13 | Advent Lutheran in Arlington, VA Thursday, July 27 | Christ the King in Great Falls, VA A group of leaders has been cultivating this Holy space over the…
Discernment Cohort-Winter 2023
ZoomThe candidacy committee of the Metro D.C. Synod invites anyone who is feeling a call to ministry or is looking for a space to actively discern their call to join our February 2023 discernment group. We are excited to partner with the Virginia Synod to offer this space for holy listening, discernment and pondering. The Winter 2023…
Traveling Prayer Nights
The Metro D.C. Synod is making a more intentional commitment to prayer and invite you all engage in Traveling Prayer Nights this Summer. Thursday, July 13 | Advent Lutheran in Arlington, VA Thursday, July 27 | Christ the King in Great Falls, VA A group of leaders has been cultivating this Holy space over the…
Metro D.C. Synod Block Party
Peace Lutheran Church Alexandria 6362 Lincolnia Rd., Alexandria, VA, United StatesWe are one Synod of 72 congregations and so many people! Block parties are a fantastic opportunity to get to know your neighbors, share food, music, and games, and build relationships. The Faith In Action Racial Equity Network is looking to bring people together and to encourage everyone to share more about who you are,…
Traveling Prayer Nights
The Metro D.C. Synod is making a more intentional commitment to prayer and invite you all engage in the final Traveling Prayer Night! Thursday, July 27 | Christ the King in Great Falls, VA A group of leaders has been cultivating this Holy space over the past few months at various congregations around the synod.…