Sat. Sept. 26 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) & Sun. Sept. 27 (noon-4p.m.), Christ Lutheran Church in D.C.
The congregation on 16th and Gallatin Streets is holding its 36th annual Benefit Yard Sale. Pick up books, records, art, household items and more, and support the 13 beneficiaries listed on their flyer.
Sun. Sept. 27, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Lord of Life Lutheran in Fairfax, Virg.
The
College Fair Event organized by Lutheran Educational Conference of North America (LECNA) is an opportunity to expose potential higher education students to
several Lutheran colleges and universities. More information available at
lutherancolleges.org.
Sat. Oct. 3, 4 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran in Falls Church, Virg.
The
Fall Organ Concert on the congregation's DiGennaro-Hart pipe organ will feature Stanley J. Thurston performing and directing special guest artists, the Heritage Signature Chorale, in a selection of spirituals. A reception will follow the concert. More at
www.htluther.org or FB/HTLuther.
Sun. Oct. 4, 7 p.m., Evangelical Lutheran in Frederick, Md.
AGAPE, the music group featuring Rachel Kurtz and Joe Davis heard at the ELCA Youth Gathering, will perform in a free concert in their RiseUp Tour, with an offering collected to benefit the ELCA Walk for Water campaign. "We are blessed and excited to carry on the energy from the Gathering in Detroit," says an organizer. More at
www.twinspires.org/events and
www.hiphopoutreach.com/#rise-up-tour .
Oct. 6-8, Caroline Furnace in Fort Valley, Virg.
Renew & Retreat: A Christian Formation Event co-partnered by Caroline Furnace and a committee of the Virginia Synod to support and equip full-time and part-time professional and volunteer Children, Youth and Family Ministry staff. In addition to an educational component, time is included for networking, relaxation, sharing and worship.
Presenters include Barbara Harner, Metro D.C. Synod Youth Ministry Team chair, and the Rev. Phyllis Milton. Registration and info at
www.carolinefurnace.org/#!upcomingevents/cjlf .
Oct. 10, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Baltimore, Md.
A Workshop for Treasurers led by the Rev. Dick Goodlin will be offered in the Delaware-Maryland Synod (hosted by their CLAIM urban ministry table), and our leaders are invited. "This seminar will answer many questions that I get in the synod office," says John Handley, our synod treasurer. Topics will include uniqueness of clergy W-2 Forms and other tax and church matters.
Tue. Oct. 13 and ONGOING second Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mar-Lu-Ridge in Jefferson, Md.
Fall Sojourners Series is continuing at Mar-Lu-Ridge. This season features study of "A Survey of the Lands of the Bible," led by Dr. Mark Vitalis Hoffman. A $30 fee includes lunch. RSVP at mlr@mar-lu-ridge.org or 800-238-9974.
Sun. Oct 18, 3-5 p.m., Memorial Chapel of University of Maryland in College Park
"A Day of Prayers for Peace in the Middle East" is being hosted by the Holy Land Peace Fellowship Foundation (HLPFF).
Bishop Graham will be participating. Representatives of the Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities will come together in an atmosphere of prayer for peace in the Middle East in efforts to lead the path toward reconciliation through prayer, fellowship and public service. RSVP at
www.hlpff.org/events .
Sun. Oct. 18, 4:30 p.m., First Trinity Lutheran in D.C.
3rd Annual Gifts of Hope Benefit Concert will feature the 18th Street Singers this year. All donations will support the Gifts of Hope organization,
an alternative gift-giving opportunity hosted by the synod. More at
www.giftsofhpedc.org and FB/DCGOH.
Nov. 6-7, Lutheran Church of the Reformation on Capitol Hill
Martin Luther's take on the structural causes of poverty, and a fresh look at how Luther's work applies to today's challenges, are topics to be addressed by
prominent scholars at the Forgotten Luther Symposium presented with financial support from the Metro D.C. Synod and other partners. "For those of you seeking ways your congregation might respond to the challenges of our time, especially poverty, racism and income disparity, the five theologians presenting at 'Forgotten Luther' have something very important to say," adds Bishop Graham. An original musical composition by Paul Levitt, Director of Music, Lutheran Church of the Reformation, and more will also be featured. Registration is now open. More at FB/ForgottenLuther and under the "Events" tab
on the synod website.
Dec. 4-6, Northern Virginia 4H Center in Front Royal, Virg.
Chrysalis 2015 is a retreat for 9th through 12th graders, and registration is open. This year's theme is "Both/And People in an Either/Or World." More at
www.metrodcelcayouth.org/chrysalis-2015/ . On time registration closes Nov. 4.
Jan. 11-15, 2016, Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, Ariz.
An Executive Skills for Pastors workshop will be held at this ELCA outdoor ministry site, led by faculty from the School of Management at California Lutheran University. The week will offer contemporary management insights especially as they challenge pastors and congregations today. Class closes when enrollee capacity reached.
Mar. 2016, Wittenberg Center in Germany
As members of the Lutheran World Federation, our pastors are invited to participate in the 13th International Seminar on Feb. 27-Mar. 12, 2016 through the Wittenberg Center in Germany. The topic, "The Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in Luther's Theology," will be led by Prof. Dr. Walter Altmann, Brasil and Prof. Dr. Lubomir Batka, Slovakia. Cross-cultural dialogue with 20 participants will be conducted in English. Find info and nomination/registration forms on the synod website. Return the forms as soon as possible but not later than Nov. 1, 2015.
