CALENDAR
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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IN THE METRO D.C. SYNOD
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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 Assembly Related
- Synod-wide
- Vocational Ministry
- Youth + Family
The 6 Wows Every Church Guest Should Experience
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...
Installation of Katie Pocalyko
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...
Pride Participation Training Session
For those interested in learning more about how to engage, what language to use, what to wear, etc., the RIC Team is providing a training session for all ages on Sunday, May 19, at 5:00 PM on Zoom. While this...
2025 Financial Spending Plan Town Hall
All are welcome to a town hall session on Thursday, May 23 with Synod Treasurer, Julie Hamre. Ms. Hamre will review the 2023 fiscal year treasurer’s report and present the proposed 2025 Spending Plan that will be voted on at...
First Time Voting Member Orientation (for Synod Assembly Attendees only)
If this is your first time attending a Metro D.C. Synod Assembly (or it has been a while since you last attended), you are invited to an orientation on Thursday May 23 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Zoom. The...
Metro D.C. Synod Pride Parade and Festival Booth
The Metro D.C. Synod RIC Team is participating in the D.C. Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8, and hosting a booth at the D.C. Pride Festival on Sunday, June 9. There are several ways to get involved and everyone is...
Faith Day at Nats Park
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...