Seekers Annual Retreat | Grades 3-5
Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp & Retreat Center 3200 Mar Lu Ridge Rd, Jefferson, MD, United StatesAll children in grades 3, 4, and 5 are invited to attend our retreat for elementary school students on March 9-10 at Mar-Lu-Ridge Retreat Center. Throughout Saturday and Sunday, we will rotate through different stations to experience God through Bible study, games, arts and crafts, science, and service. At Seekers, we are inviting families to…
Traveling Prayer Night | Peace in Waldorf, MD
Peace Lutheran Church, St Charles 401 Smallwood Drive, Saint Charles, MD, United StatesOpen yourself to the Holy Spirit through prayer, music, and meditation at the next monthly Traveling Prayer Night beginning at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 14 at Peace Lutheran Church in Waldorf, MD. Come early and participate in the potluck dinner at 6:00 PM - either bring a dish to share or simply come nourish…
Renewal of Ordination Vows & Blessing of Oil
Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp & Retreat Center 3200 Mar Lu Ridge Rd, Jefferson, MD, United StatesAll Rostered Ministers of the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to join Bishop Ortiz and Bishop Gohl of the Delaware-Maryland Synod for the annual renewal of your ordination vows and chrism mass on Thursday, March 21. Come out to the beautiful Mar-Lu-Ridge Chapel for some time of renewal and fellowship. The service will be followed…
Are Children Spiritual Enough?
ZoomChildren's spirituality begins from God's love and gets nurtured through relational and life-giving Christian practices. However, in the 21st century, neoliberal ideologies and consumerist practices suppress children's holistic flourishing, and most churches' ministries exacerbate the problem. Because our ministering and parenting to children do not consider children spiritual enough, and children's experiences do not matter.…
Explore Reconciling in Christ Potluck & Conversation
Lutheran Church of the Reformation 212 East Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC, United StatesWell, maybe it's time to put away the mittens, but perhaps not time to pull out your swim shorts. Still, how about a compromise and coming to a potluck? The Synod Reconciling in Christ Team invites all interested parties to join together on Sunday, April 7, at 5:30 PM at Lutheran Church of the Reformation. The closest…
Traveling Prayer Night
Christ Lutheran Church 5101 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin the next Traveling Prayer Night at Christ Lutheran Church on Thursday, April 11. A potluck dinner begins at 6:30 PM, followed by a prayer and meditation service at 7:00 PM. All are welcome!
Unlikely Leaders Retreat | Grades 6–8
Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp & Retreat Center 3200 Mar Lu Ridge Rd, Jefferson, MD, United StatesRegistration for Unlikely Leaders, a leadership retreat for students in grades 6-8, is now open! Each congregation is invited to bring four youth and one adult advisor to this weekend event to explore how water shows up in the Bible and what we can learn about ourselves, our faith, and our role as leaders in…
Boundary & Racial Justice Trainings | February – April
Rostered Ministers of the Metro D.C. Synod are encouraged to complete their mandatory annual Boundary Training and biennial Racial & Social Justice Training through United Lutheran Seminary. Training sessions will be held for $50 each (including lunch) in Gettysburg, PA, or for $35 each on Zoom starting in February. Those registered for both sessions will…
Learn, Live, and Love God’s Good Creation
ZoomJoin the Metro D.C. Synod on Thursday, April 18, at 7:00 PM for a special Earth Day Leadership Academy as we welcome Melody Starya Mobley for a Zoom conversation about how we, as families, can "Learn, Live, and Love God's Good Creation" while exploring the great outdoors and our faith. All are welcome! Bring your…
Global Missions: Invitation to Explore
Lutheran Church of the Reformation 212 East Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Global Mission’s Committee invites you on Saturday, April 20 to explore our Washington-area relationships with Lutherans around the world, especially in El Salvador, Namibia, Slovakia, and the Middle East. This is a space for both experience and new perspectives as we consider how we will walk together in the coming year, hearing from our…