Traveling Prayer Night | January 11

Open yourself to the Holy Spirit through prayer, music, and mediation at the next monthly Traveling Prayer Night beginning at 6:00 PM with a light dinner & fellowship, then prayer starting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 11, at All Saints Lutheran Church in Bowie, MD.   

Boundaries Trainings for Rostered Ministers in November

United Lutheran Seminary-Gettysburg Campus 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA, United States

Rostered 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

Traveling Prayer Night | December 14

Hope Lutheran Church ​4604 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, VA, United States

Open yourself to the Holy Spirit through prayer, music, and mediation at the next monthly Traveling Prayer Night beginning at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 14, at Hope Lutheran Church in Annandale, VA. Save these dates for the 2024 prayer nights: January 11, 2024 | 6:00 PM February 8, 2024 | 6:00 PM March 14, 2024 | 6:00 PM…

Strategies for Coordinating Volunteers

Zoom

Representatives from Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) is facilitating a discussion on volunteering best practices; the challenges facing organizations and congregations related to volunteering; and how to get more people to volunteer within your congregation and externally. This workshop will be interactive, so please bring your ideas, examples of things that have worked for you,…

Reconciling in Christ Team Meeting

Zoom

All are encouraged to join the RIC team meeting on Wednesday, February 7 at  7:00 PM on Zoom as we discuss: Capital Pride participation ELCA Churchwide Memorial for gender voting standards RIC congregation support and pairing April in-person gathering Join Zoom Here Zoom password: 4005

Traveling Prayer Night | River of Grace

River of Grace, Manassas 15012 Dumfries Rd., Manassas, VA, United States

As the reflective season of Lent approaches, open yourself to the Holy Spirit through prayer and music at the Traveling Prayer Night beginning at 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 8 at River of Grace Lutheran Church in Manassas, VA. Come early and participate in the potluck dinner at 6:00 PM - either bring a dish…

High School Youth Event | February 9-11

Potomoac Park Retreat & Conference Center 11 Tabernacle Way, Falling Waters, WV

Registration is open for the High School Event, February 9-11, 2024! SPECIAL GUEST: Lutheran singer songwriter Rachel Kurtz will be at the event to lead us in music! Youth in grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 and their adult leaders are invited to come for a weekend filled with transformative small group conversations, inspiring large…

Council Member Orientation

Emmanuel Lutheran Church 7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

All congregations are encouraged to gather their council members, new to their role or elected again, for an in-person orientation with Bishop Ortiz and the Synod's attorney, John Van De Weert. We will walk through church leadership best practices, constitution & bylaw processes, and answer any questions you may have about your new leadership role!…

Winter 2024 Discernment Cohort

Zoom

The 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…