We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Synod Assembly on Friday, June 6–Saturday, June 7, at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
Come ready to learn all the ways the Holy Spirit has empowered congregations, rostered ministers, and lay leaders to live out the Gospel in various ministry contexts!
Questions?
Please contact the synod assembly planning team chair, Pastor Alex Stall, by emailing synodassemblyteam@metrodcelca.org.
Below is an outline of the draft agenda for our time together. Please note this is subject to change as details and speakers are finalized.
Friday, June 6
10:00–10:30 AM | Morning Prayer
10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Plenary Session 1
12:30–1:00 PM | Midday Prayer
1:15–3:00 PM | Lunch & Workshops
3:00–4:15 PM | Plenary Session 2
5:00–6:00 PM | Plenary Session 3
6:00–7:00 PM | Dinner
7:00– 8:30 PM | Plenary Session 4
8:30–9:00 PM | Evening Prayer
Saturday, June 7
9:30–10:30 AM | Festival Worship
10:30–11:00 AM | Plenary Session 5
11:00–11:15 AM | Gifts of Hope Celebration
11:15–11:45 AM | Hearing One
11:45–11:50 AM | Break
11:50 AM–12:20 PM | Hearing Two
12:20–12:25 PM | Break
12:25–12:55 PM | Hearing Three
1:00–2:00 PM | Lunch
2:00–3:30 PM | Plenary Session 6
3:30–3:45 PM | Break
3:45– 4:30 PM | Plenary 7
Montgomery Conference
Thursday, April 24 | 7:30 PM
Zoom
Maryland Conference
Saturday, May 3 | 10:00 AM
Grace Lutheran Church, Ft. Washington, MD
Washington, D.C. Conference
Sunday, May 4 | 3:00 PM
Zoom
Virginia Conference
Saturday, April 26 | 10:00 AM
Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, Centreville, VA
Fairfax/Potomac Conference
Sunday, May 4 | 3:00 PM
Resurrection Lutheran Church, Arlington, VA
Each year, the assembly votes to elect new members to serve on the synod Council, churchwide assembly, and other important synod tables. You can view details of positions to be elected during the assembly through the buttons below.
If you or anyone you know is interested in serving in one of the roles listed, please submit a candidate information form no later than May 1. The candidate form is available through the button below.
Candidate Information Form due Thursday, May 1.
Partner organizations and ministries of the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to share an annual report or review of your ministry in 2024. Your reports will then be provided to all attendees along with other assembly materials.
Please send your reports to Katharyn Wheeler no later than Thursday, May 1, by emailing them to Synodassemblyteam@metrodcelca.org and kwheeler@metrodcelca.org, or upload them to the folder on Google Drive through the button below.
For easy organization, include the name of your organization or ministry in the file title. PDF format is preferred. Thank you for your timely submission!
The Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod is preparing for an important season of discernment as we journey toward the election of our next bishop in 2025. This transition is an opportunity for prayerful reflection, conversation, and engagement as we seek God’s guidance for the future of our synod.
Visit our Bishop Transition page to stay informed about key dates, the election process, and ways you can participate.