Vocational Ministry
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…
Ordination & Installation of Andrew “Drew” Parrish
Nativity Lutheran Church 1300 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria, VA, United StatesYou are invited to the ordination of your synod colleague Andrew "Drew" Parrish into the ministry of Word and Sacrament on Saturday, August 12, at 2:00 PM at Nativity Lutheran in Alexandria, VA. Drew will also be installed as Pastor of Nativity Lutheran. Rostered Ministers are invited to process in together. Color of the day is red. Because…
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…
Fall 2023 Discernment Cohort
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 October 2023 discernment group. We are excited to offer this space for holy listening, discernment and pondering in partnership with the Virginia Synod. Pastor…
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.
Ordination & Installation of Samantha DiBiaso
Living Faith Lutheran Church 1605 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD, United StatesAll are welcome to the ordination of Samantha DiBiaso into the ministry of Word and Sacrament. Samantha will also be installed as Pastor of Living Faith Lutheran Church in Rockville, MD. Service will take place on Friday, November 3 at 7:00 PM at Living Faith. Rostered Ministers are invited to vest and color of the…
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
Winter 2024 Discernment Cohort
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 the 2024 Winter discernment group. We are excited to offer this space for holy listening, discernment and pondering in partnership with the Virginia Synod. This…
Installation of Pastor Grace Casola
Lutheran Church of the Covenant 15008 Cloverdale Rd, Dale City, VA, United StatesThe Metro D.C. Synod invites you to the installation of Pastor Grace Casola at Lutheran Church of the Covenant in Dale City, VA on Sunday, February 25 at 2:00 PM. Color of the day is purple and rostered ministers are invited to process.