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Upcoming Synod Events Calendar

Please mark you calendars now for these upcoming ministry opportunities. We will continually keep this calendar updated as additional events and details are finalized.

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Each month, a bulletin insert and announcement slides are made available to help congregations promote these synod ministry opportunities and events with their members. Simply click on the download button to get the latest resources to share!

April Bulletin Insert

Upcoming Events

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  • All
  • Creation Justice
  • Ecumenical & Inter-Religious
  • Featured Event
  • Leadership Academy
  • Racial Equity
  • Reconciling in Christ
  • Rostered only
  • Stewardship
  • Synod-wide
  • Vocational Ministry
  • Youth + Family

Global Missions: Invitation to Explore

April 20 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The 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...
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2024 Bishop’s Convocation

April 23 - April 26
All Rostered Ministers of the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to the 2024 Bishop's Convocation. The group will gather the evening of Tuesday, April 23rd, through the evening of Thursday, April 25th. Breakfast and lunch are also provided as part...
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Installation of Pastor Pauline Farrington

April 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
You are invited to the installation of Pastor Pauline Farrington on Saturday, April 27, at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockville, MD. The color of the day is white and rostered ministers are invited to process together.
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Ordination of Kathryn Moran

April 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
You are invited to the Ordination of Kathryn Moran on Saturday, April 27, at 1:00 PM at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Herndon, VA. The color of the day is red and rostered ministers are invited to process together.
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The 6 Wows Every Church Guest Should Experience

May 18 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Church vitality coach, Jim Griffith, will lead this in-person, Saturday workshop where congregational teams (rostered ministers and church leaders) will learn six things that new people should experience the first time they interact with your worshipping community. Included in the...
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Installation of Katie Pocalyko

May 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Metro D.C. Synod invites you to the Installation of Pastor Katie Pocalyko at Bethel Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 18, at 3:00 PM with a reception to follow. Rostered ministers are invited to vest and process. The Color of...
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Faith Day at Nats Park

August 31 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
All 73 congregations of the Metro D.C. Synod, ELCA are invited to join in a day of fun and fellowship on August 31 as we cheer on the Nationals (or Chicago Cubs) together.  Game starts at 4:05 PM and tickets...
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