Metro D.C. Synod, ELCA
Metro D.C. Synod, ELCA
 
Metro D.C. Synod, ELCA
 
 

MetroLiner Notes

March 2013


a quick look at events across the Metro D.C. Synod for our congregations, leaders and friends


EVENT NOTICES 

 

TONIGHT, Wed. March 27print-ready EXTRAS link 
7:30 p.m.
Peace Lutheran Church in Alexandria
Christus Chorus from Concordia University Concert
www.sharingpeace.org

 

Tue. April 9
3 p.m.-evening
Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia
Lutheran Writers Project Annual Workshop and Symposium
"Writing About Nature" with Thomas Maltman
$10; preregistration required.
Contact Paul Shepherd at paul@paulkshepherd.com or visit www.lutheranwriters.org

 

Tue. April 9
5 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Reformation on Capitol Hill
Vespers service in conjunction with annual conference of Lutheran Services in America (LSA Conference April 8-11)
The Rev. Art Simon, Bread for the World founder, preaching; with focus on Luther's commentary on the Magnificat
www.reformationdc.org

 

Sat. April 13
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Memorial Chapel, University of Maryland (UMD) at College Park
Life After High School: What is college like? & How can I get there? - an event hosted by UMD Campus Ministry for middle school and high school students
$5 including lunch
RSVP by April 9 to the Rev. Ray Ranker, rayranker@gmail.com

 

Sun. April 14
4 p.m.
Holy Comforter Lutheran Church in SE D.C.
Recital of opera and sacred music by Tia Wortham, soprano

 

Tue. April 16  
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. tour
Gettysburg Seminary
Lutheran Historical Society Spring Program
$25 including lunch (reduction for group)
"Faith on the Firing Line"
http://lhsmidatlantic.com

 

Tue. April 23
1-5 p.m.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Virginia
FAITH5 Church Leader Seminar - a method for engaging families presented by Dr. Rich Melheim, author of "Holding Your Family Together"
Step-by-step strategies to involve parents in family ministry from cradle to graduation for pastors, volunteers and others interested in family education
Registration opens April 1 from http://faith5.org/

 

Tue. April 23  
6:30-8 p.m.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Virginia
Family Comedy Event - "part stand-up comedy, part practical parenting advice, and part just plain fun or your money back," and seriously, bring a pillow!
Pastor Rich Melheim will present a fun, family-friendly evening sharing insights on faith in the home.
Free; pizza dinner for small fee
RSVP at www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B45AEAB2A1-faith5

 

Fri. May 10
9 a.m.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Bethesda, Md.
Chick-fil-A Leadercast - a life broadcast leadership event of inspiration, learning, connecting, with nationally known speakers
More at www.chick-fil-aleadercast.com/location/bethesda

 

May 22-23
Warburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa
Women of the ELCA Bible Study Seminar
"In Good Company: Stories of Biblical Women" with Kay Ward, speaker
More from lifelonglearners@wartburgseminary.edu

 

May 31-June 2  
Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, sponsored by the Center for the Ministry of Teaching
eformation2013: Faith Formation for a Connected, Digital World - multi-denomination immersion into the latest thinking, approaches and tools
1-day "Bootcamp" option on Friday
More at www.eformationvts.org

 

Sun. June 2
2 p.m.
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Haymarket, Virg.
New Building Dedication
www.comeandbe.org

 

June 10-12   
Loyola University in Baltimore
Sponsored by Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology
Annual Pro Ecclesia Conference - "Heaven, Hell,... and Purgatory?"
Speakers include David Yeago, Ralph Wood, Isabel Moreira and others addressing "last things" from various angles, including preaching
www.e-ccet.org

 

June 17-20
Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia
Summer Writers Workshop of the Lutheran Writers Project
"Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction" with author and professor Robert Schultz
Enrollment limited to 14
www.lutheranwriters.org

 

June 17-27
Meeker Park Lodge in Allenspark, Colorado
Luther Academy of the Rockies
"Being the Church in Changing, Challenging Times"
More from lifelonglearners@wartburgseminary.edu

 

July 11-13   
Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia
2013 Power in the Spirit
"Joy in the Mourney: Celebrating God's Grace!"
Bishop Graham will be the Bible leader for this event, and the Rev. Rolf Jacobson will bring keynote address.

 

 

And don't forget these SYNOD-SPONSORED EVENTS... 

 

Sat. April 27   
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington
Spring Convention of the Metro D.C. Synodical Women's Organization (SWO) - "Communication: Vertical & Horizontal"
$25 including lunch (some reductions)

 

Fri. & Sat. June 21-22
2013 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly
National Conference Center, Leesburg, Virg.
www.metrodcelca.org/events/synod-assembly/

 

July 21-26
Confirmation Camp at Mar-Lu-Ridge
The Metro D.C. Confirmation Camp is joining with the Delaware/Maryland Synod group at Mar-Lu-Ridge in 2013, according to the Rev. Bob Driver-Bishop. "Studies show confirmation camp participants are more likely to stay involved in church as teens and adults. This year's emphasis is on the life of Jesus, with special emphasis on discipleship." More information will be forthcoming.
To participate in planning, contact the Rev. Bob Driver-Bishop at 301-357-4569 or rdriverbishop@twinspires.org.

 

Aug. 12-17
2013 ELCA Churchwide Assembly
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, Penn.
www.elca.org/assembly 

 

 

WORTH REPEATING 

 

NEXT IN ONGOING SERIES - Thu. Apr. 4 (monthly on first Thursday)
Noon-2:00 p.m.
St. Luke Lutheran in Silver Spring, Md.
Lutheran Lay Fellowship Luncheons welcome all Lutherans and friends to hear a guest speaker and enjoy lunch.

April 4 - The Rev. Clark Lobenstine, InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington
RSVP on the Tuesday before 5 p.m. prior to luncheon at luncheon@lutheranlayfellowship.org.
Info at www.lutheranlayfellowship.org

 

April 5-8
11th Annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days: God's Table
Crystal City & D.C.
A movement to strengthen ELCA members' and the broader Christian voice and to mobilize for advocacy on a wide variety of U.S. domestic and international policy issues.
http://advocacydays.org

 

NEXT IN ONGOING SERIES - Tue. Apr. 9 (monthly on second Tuesday)  
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sojourners Connect Retreats - "Romans," with Dr. Rick Carlson, Professor of Biblical Studies, Gettysburg Seminary
Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp and Retreat Center, Jefferson, Md.
$30 incl. lunch
5 CEUs available per session
Apr. 9 - "Life Together and In the World"
Register at mlr@mar-lu-ridge.org or 800-238-9974

 

April 15-20   
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg
Gettysburg Seminary Spring Academy - "Proclaiming Liberty: The Unfinished Work of Freedom, Faith, and Living in a Fallen World"
An expansion of traditional Spring Convocation workshops
Featuring Allen Guelzo and Linda Hartke
www.ltsg.edu/springacademy

 

Summer 2013
Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp and Retreat Center, Jefferson, Md.
Summer camp opportunities!

See www.mar-lu-ridge.org 

 

Summer 2013
Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp & Retreat Center, Fort Valley, Virg.

Summer camp opportunities!
Spend an unforgettable summer week of fun, faith and community.
See www.carolinefurnace.org.

 

June 2013
EcoTheology in Northern Appalachia
An adventure into the landscape of Pennsylvania and surrounding territory mingling theology and ecology in an immersion seminar led by Gil Waldkoenig through LTSG
Course space limited
Preview at https://vimeo.com/56998261

 

June 23-July 21
Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival (LSM)
Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
A four-week musical training program for gifted high school musicians.
To learn more, visit www.lutheransummermusic.org.

 

July 22-27   
Wittenberg (Germany) Seminar - "Here We Walk: Economic Disparity and Public Policy"
Exploring the meaning of Luther's social reform for the life and mission of the Church today, commemorating The Luther Decade
Endorsement: "Together with our Slovakian Companion Synod, we plan to study Luther's far-reaching social reforms to alleviate poverty," says the Rev. Paul Wee. "The seminar is not simply a tourist trip to the Luther sites. Coming out of different experiences, the Slovakian and U.S. delegations ask the same question: What is the role of the evangelical church in bringing about a more just society?"
Contact for more info at drpaulwee@gmail.com

 

 

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