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

MetroLiner Notes

March 2014


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


EVENT NOTICES 

 

print-ready EXTRAS link Tue. Mar. 18
6-8 p.m.
St. Columba's Episcopal in NW D.C.
Kick-off and information session for Community Purchasing Alliance - a new faith-based purchasing cooperative to help save money on utilities and other bills. The Rev. Tom Knoll of First Trinity Lutheran is among organizers. Open to those in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Event RSVP requested.
http://cpa.coop/join/launch-meeting

 

print-ready EXTRAS link Wed. Mar. 19
5-8:45 p.m.
St. Paul's College in NE D.C.
Emerging Trends in Interreligious Dialogue - Resource workshop, dinner and program, a cooperative event of the Washington Theological Consortium and the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and St. Paul's College.  RSVP requested.
Contact 202-832-2674 and www.washtheocon.org

 

print-ready EXTRAS link Fri. Mar. 28
Noon-2 p.m.
Wesley Theological Seminary in NW D.C.
The Rev. Mitri Raheb will discuss Faith in the Face of Empire: The Bible through Palestinian Eyes, a new book from the senior pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem. RSVP requested.

 

Apr. 3-6
4H Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Md.
We are Many, We are One: Equipping Progressive Christian Student Leaders for Embodied Activism - 2014 Leadership Training Program for the North American Region hosted by the Student Christian Movement USA
http://scmusa.org/2014leadershipconference

 

Thu. Apr. 10
2-3 p.m.
your computer
"Framing Failure with Forgiveness" - Webinar from ELCA Youth Ministry Network will remind you of this truth and give you practical ways to live into that forgiveness and share it with others.
www.elcayouthministrynetwork.wildapricot.org/pdproject

 

print-ready EXTRAS link Fri. May 16
7 p.m.
Christ Evangelical Lutheran in Fairfax, Virg.
Haydn's "Seven Last Words of Christ" performed by Juilliard's Attacca Quartet. Freewill offering taken to support congregation's anniversary fund.
www.fairfaxchristlutheran.org

 

May 18-20
Hilton Washington Dulles Airport
Christian Unity Gathering hosted by the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA - a celebration of ecumenism, prioritizing interreligious relations with a focus on peace and mass incarceration
www.nationalcouncilofchurches.us/events/CUG2014.php 

 

 

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

 

Mar. 14-16
Northern Virginia 4H Center in Front Royal, Virg.
Shekinah: Crazy Grace - the weekend retreat for confirmation age youth of the Metro D.C. Synod, this year challenging the group to think about grace
Registration deadline Feb. 15, but late registrations accepted as space available
www.metrodcelcayouth.org/shekinah-details/

 

print-ready EXTRAS link INTERNATIONAL
Full payment due by Mar. 15
Apr. 23-30
Practicing Resurrection: Young Adult Easter Pilgrimage to Haiti - Join other young adults for Christ-centered mission, life-changing relationships and intentional faith development
[email protected]

 

Sat. Apr. 26
9 a.m.-noon
Emmanuel Lutheran - Vienna, Virg.
YM103 - Workshop hosted by synod Youth Ministry on finances for youth ministry, fundraising, and time for networking
www.metrodcelcayouth.org/ym-10x-series/

 

Sat. Apr. 26
1-3 p.m.
Emmanuel Lutheran - Vienna, Virg.
Local Information Session about 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit.
www.metrodcelcayouth.org and www.elca.org/YouthGathering

 

print-ready EXTRAS link Sun. Apr. 27
at your individual congregation
Creation Care Sunday - a synod-wide opportunity to reflect on the just and use of this wonderful world for ourselves, those most vulnerable, and those in generations yet to come.

World Malaria Sunday (see below) falls on the same day, helping us explore the intertwining of the themes. See the synod website and Bishop Graham's letter making this connection.
www.metrodcelca.org/events/creation-care-sunday/

 

INTERNATIONAL
May 24-30
Border Trip (U.S./Mexican) - Young adults will engage program of Cristo Rey Lutheran Church (ELCA) in El Paso, Texas, which seeks to educate participants about border issues. Travel plans being coordinated by synod young adult ministry.
See www.dcyoungadults.org/#/whats-happening and [email protected]

 

 

WORTH REPEATING 

 

Sundays Mar. 16, Apr. 27 or Jun. 1
Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp & Retreat Center in Jefferson, Md.
Open House for people interested in learning more about summer camp, staff & facilities
Summer camp registration is now open.
301-874-5544 or www.mar-lu-ridge.org/camp/schedules-fees/

 

Sat. Mar. 22
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wesley Theological Seminary - D.C.
Engaging Local Schools - an ecumenical conference for laity and clergy to help churches consider how best to engage and support their local schools
CEUs available
www.churchleadership.com/serveyourneighbor/

 

NEXT IN ONGOING SERIES - Thu. Apr. 3 (monthly on first Thursday)
Noon-2:00 p.m.
St. Luke Lutheran in Silver Spring, Md.
Lutheran Lay Fellowship (LLF) Luncheon - The Rev. David Berg will lead discussion of the best-seller book by Bill O'Reilly, "Killing Jesus." LLF welcomes all Lutherans and friends to hear a guest speaker and enjoy lunch.

Apr. 3 - Dr. Mike Maxey, President, Roanoke College

May 1 - The Rev. Amy Thompson Sevimli, Assistant to the Bishop, ELCA Metro D.C. Synod

RSVP on the Tuesday before 5 p.m. prior to luncheon at [email protected].

Info at www.lutheranlayfellowship.org

 

print-ready EXTRAS link NEXT IN ONGOING SERIES - Tue.  Apr. 8 (monthly on second Tuesday through April)
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Potomac Lodge at Mar-Lu-Ridge in Jefferson, Md.
Sojourners Connect retreats for clergy and church leaders host a Winter Series exploring "Finding God among Our Neighbors: Systematic Theology through an Interfaith Lens," as presented by Dr. Kristin Johnston Largen
CEUs available per session
More at [email protected] or 800-238-9974

 

Apr. 10
1:30-4:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m.
Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virg.
Do We Have a Prayer? The Healing Power of Prayer - The Howie Lecture with Prof. Candy Gunther Brown will be streamed at http://unionlive.org
More on this and other events from the Leadership Institute at www.upsem.edu/leadership_institute

 

Sun. Apr. 27
For congregations in ELCA and others
World Malaria Sunday 2014 -. The ELCA Malaria Campaign is encouraging observance of a World Malaria Sunday on Apr. 27, with offerings and gifts this year supporting the malaria control program in Namibia.  NEW in red A bulletin insert, poster and toolkit have been added to resources at http://www.elca.org/Resources/ELCA-Malaria-Campaign. Also, check with Dorothy Sorrell, synod coordinator, ELCA Malaria Campaign, at [email protected] or 703-591-2236 for local info and ideas.

 

print-ready EXTRAS link Apr. 27-29
Embassy Suites - Omaha, Nebraska
One God One Call Conference - sponsored by the Disability Network of Lutheran Services in America (LSA-DN), strengthening ministry and outreach to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
www.bethesdainstitute.org/ogoc

 

July 19-26
Gettysburg Seminary
2014 Summer Leadership Academy - for high school youth grades 9-11, presented by Theological Education for Youth (TEY), a joint LTSG & LTSP initiative. A time to explore your personality and spiritual gifts while learning how to use them in service to the world.
www.theologicaleducationwithyouth.com/events/crossroads-event

 

July 19-26
Gettysburg Seminary
2014 Summer Theological Academy - for high school youth grades 10-12, presented by TEY (see above). Provides a formative experience whether you are starting to feel the call to ministry or you just want to ask some big questions.
www.theologicaleducationwithyouth.com/events/summer-theological-academy

 

July 24-27
Charlotte, North Carolina
Women of the ELCA Ninth Triennial Gathering - "Gathering of Many Generations" with workshops, films, servant events and more
www.welcatg.org

 

 

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