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SUMMARY:2026 Discernment Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Are you contemplating a call to serve as a minister? Join a discernment cohort! The Metro D.C. Synod and the Virginia Synod of the ELCA are offering a joint cohort for those who are discerning whether or not they wish to pursue rostered ministry. The virtual cohort will have monthly Zoom meetings beginning on Thursday\, March 5. \n  \nSign up to attend.
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/2026-discernment-cohort-2026-04-02/
CATEGORIES:Synod-wide,Vocational Ministry
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SUMMARY:2026 Family Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a Metro D.C. Synod Family Day of Service. In celebration of Earth Day and our commitment to creation care\, all Metro D.C. Synod families are invited to join in an intergenerational Family Day of Service at Caroline Furnace Camp & Retreat Center on Saturday\, April 18. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/2026-day-of-service/
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Synod-wide,Youth + Family
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SUMMARY:Bishop's Convocation Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bishop Hirsch invites all Metro D.C. Synod Rostered Ministers and candidates to a one-day Bishop’s Convocation at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in Washington\, D.C. \nThe Bishop’s Convocation is an annual gathering of leaders in our synod. We will gather in person 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday\, April 29. \nThe topic of this year’s Bishop’s Convocation is Hope Alone\, which is also the theme of our 2026 Synod Assembly. Hope Alone was the theme of a presentation that Rev. Dr. Sivin Kit gave at a gathering of Lutheran Ethicists in Washington\, D.C. this year that brought together the lived faith experience of Lutheran Churches in places that have experienced long standing oppression. Hope is what we have to offer the because of Christ and it is a part of our core Lutheran theological understanding. We will hear from Rev. Dr. Kit and have a chance to ask questions and have a theological discussion to center ourselves and our ministries. This is the beginning of our Synod’s focus on Christian Faith Formation as the priority for all we do. \n  \nAgenda \n\n10-10:30 a.m. – Registration and Gathering Time\n10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Presentation by Rev. Dr. Sivin Kit\n12:00-12:45 p.m. – Lunch\n12:45-1:30 p.m. – Discussion\n1:30-2:00 p.m. – Worship\n\nRegister to attend. \n  \nGuest Presenter \n Rev. Dr. Sivin Kit is a Malaysian theologian who serves as Director of the Department for Theology\, Mission and Justice at the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Geneva. In this role\, he oversees global theological work encompassing Lutheran identity\, theological education\, public theology\, and transformative leadership—all areas closely linked to LWF’s advocacy initiatives. Previously\, he served as LWF program executive for public theology and interreligious relations and taught at Malaysia Theological Seminary while directing its Center for Religion and Society. \nRev. Dr. Kit holds degrees from the South East Asia Graduate School of Theology and a Ph.D. from the University of Agder\, Norway. An ordained Lutheran minister\, he founded Bangsar Lutheran Church and specializes in contextual theology\, public theology\, peacebuilding and interfaith engagement.
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/bishops-convocation-spring-2026/
LOCATION:St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 222 M St. SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rostered only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Discernment Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Are you contemplating a call to serve as a minister? Join a discernment cohort! The Metro D.C. Synod and the Virginia Synod of the ELCA are offering a joint cohort for those who are discerning whether or not they wish to pursue rostered ministry. The virtual cohort will have monthly Zoom meetings beginning on Thursday\, March 5. \n  \nSign up to attend.
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/2026-discernment-cohort/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Synod-wide,Vocational Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Discernment Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Are you contemplating a call to serve as a minister? Join a discernment cohort! The Metro D.C. Synod and the Virginia Synod of the ELCA are offering a joint cohort for those who are discerning whether or not they wish to pursue rostered ministry. The virtual cohort will have monthly Zoom meetings beginning on Thursday\, March 5. \n  \nSign up to attend.
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/2026-discernment-cohort/2026-06-04/
CATEGORIES:Synod-wide,Vocational Ministry
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SUMMARY:2026 Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly will be held on Saturday\, June 6 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gaithersburg\, MD. Visit the assembly webpage for full details.
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/save-the-date-2026-synod-assembly/
LOCATION:Good Shepherd Lutheran Church\, Gaithersburg\, 16420 S. Westland Drive\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Synod Assembly Related,Synod-wide
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SUMMARY:2026 Discernment Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Are you contemplating a call to serve as a minister? Join a discernment cohort! The Metro D.C. Synod and the Virginia Synod of the ELCA are offering a joint cohort for those who are discerning whether or not they wish to pursue rostered ministry. The virtual cohort will have monthly Zoom meetings beginning on Thursday\, March 5. \n  \nSign up to attend.
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/2026-discernment-cohort/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Synod-wide,Vocational Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Discernment Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Are you contemplating a call to serve as a minister? Join a discernment cohort! The Metro D.C. Synod and the Virginia Synod of the ELCA are offering a joint cohort for those who are discerning whether or not they wish to pursue rostered ministry. The virtual cohort will have monthly Zoom meetings beginning on Thursday\, March 5. \n  \nSign up to attend.
URL:https://metrodcelca.org/event/2026-discernment-cohort/2026-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Synod-wide,Vocational Ministry
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