Synod-wide
Fall 2022 Discernment Cohort Begins September 15!
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 September 2022 discernment group. This fall, we are excited to partner with the Virginia Synod to offer this space for holy listening, discernment and…
Ecumenical Connections Webinar | September 22
ZoomRight now, the World Council of Churches (WCC), an international ecumenical body that the ELCA is a member of, is hosting its international assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany. This assembly is the most diverse Christian gathering of its size in the world with over 4,000 participants. To learn more about the WCC, the actions taken during the…
Installation of Pastor Eric Faret
All are invited to celebrate the installation of Pastor Eric Faret at Hope Lutheran Church in Clinton, MD this Sunday at 3:00 PM. The color of the day is green.
Region 8 Racial Justice Training Series
The ELCA’s Region 8 is committed to equipping leaders to recognize and understand the complexities and implications of racism and racial issues and is offering training in the areas of anti-racism and racial justice for leaders in partnership with synods, congregations, associations, and social service agencies. Region 8’s Racial Justice Training equips leaders (rostered and…
God Holds You Book Launch & Study
ZoomMany of us were comforted by Pastor Sarah Scherschligt's daily Facebook posts during the first thirteen months of COVID. Now she's compiled them into a book, God Holds You: A Pandemic Chronicle, available on Amazon. Sarah, pastor of Peace Lutheran in Alexandria, is hosting a one-hour Zoom on Tuesday, December 6 from 2:00 - 3:00…
RoadTrip High School Retreat | Register by Jan. 2
Delta Hotels Baltimore Hunt Valley 245 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD, United StatesBring your high school youth for a weekend of service projects, faith-filled discussions, and relationship-building in small groups. RoadTrip includes workshops and networking for adults, as well as opportunities to worship together. Come make new friends and renew friendships with attendees from throughout our synods! $250 per person includes program, lodging, meals, activities, and a…
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…
Registration Deadline: Transformers and Seekers Retreats
Registration is now open for both the Seekers and Transformers retreats! The Transformers Retreat (for grades 6, 7, and 8) will be all weekend from Friday, March 17-Sunday, March 19. The Seekers Retreat (for grades 3, 4, and 5) will take place all day Saturday, March 18, and the morning of Sunday, March 19. Students'…
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…
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…