Metro DC – ELCA https://metrodcelca.org/ We are called to cultivate a bold and boundless love for Jesus and God’s beloved creation. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:59:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://metrodcelca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cropped-Metro-DC-Synod-2025-Logo-Profile-32x32.png Metro DC – ELCA https://metrodcelca.org/ 32 32 Feeding Neighbors: Christ Lutheran, Fairfax, VA https://metrodcelca.org/feeding-neighbors-christ-lutheran-fairfax-va/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feeding-neighbors-christ-lutheran-fairfax-va Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:59:19 +0000 https://metrodcelca.org/?p=28756 Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairfax, VA provides one hot dinner and one hot breakfast per month to unhoused neighbors as well as neighbors that live in affordable housing units…

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]]> Feeding Neighbors: Holy Trinity, Leesburg, VA https://metrodcelca.org/feeding-neighbors-holy-trinity-leesburg-va/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feeding-neighbors-holy-trinity-leesburg-va Sat, 30 May 2026 00:32:36 +0000 https://metrodcelca.org/?p=28752 The youth group at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Leesburg, VA started a new ministry called “Light at the Laundromat” this year. Once a month, they go to a local…

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]]> Faith Through Hearing: Auditory Accessibility for Worship https://metrodcelca.org/faith-through-hearing-auditory-accessibility-for-worship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=faith-through-hearing-auditory-accessibility-for-worship Thu, 21 May 2026 17:58:46 +0000 https://metrodcelca.org/?p=28744 Please note that the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod of the ELCA is not endorsing or recommending any specific product for assistive listening services. The text below is for informational and…

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]]> Closer to Luther: Brother Ken Taylor’s Trip to Germany and Sabbath Grant https://metrodcelca.org/closer-to-luther-brother-ken-taylors-trip-to-germany-and-sabbath-grant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=closer-to-luther-brother-ken-taylors-trip-to-germany-and-sabbath-grant Fri, 15 May 2026 15:30:25 +0000 https://metrodcelca.org/?p=28738 In March of this year, Brother Ken Taylor, Pastor of Saint Nicholas Lutheran Church in Huntingtown, MD, had the opportunity to participate in the 28th International Theological Seminar for pastors…

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]]> Feeding Neighbors: Peace Lutheran, Alexandria, VA https://metrodcelca.org/feeding-neighbors-peace-lutheran-alexandria-va/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feeding-neighbors-peace-lutheran-alexandria-va Fri, 01 May 2026 17:22:25 +0000 https://metrodcelca.org/?p=28721 Peace Lutheran Church in Alexandria, VA has been providing weekend food bags for over 20 years to Belvedere Elementary School. This ministry was started by Sue Buchanan, a former Belvedere…

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]]> Feeding Neighbors: Christ the Servant, Reston, VA https://metrodcelca.org/feeding-neighbors-christ-the-servant-reston-va/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feeding-neighbors-christ-the-servant-reston-va Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:13:43 +0000 https://metrodcelca.org/?p=28710 In 2024, Christ the Servant established the CTS Market. Shelves in the church kitchen were stocked with microwaveable meals, quick snacks, socks, gloves, hats, and various personal hygiene items. Christ…

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]]> Loving Earth as Our Neighbor https://metrodcelca.org/loving-earth-as-our-neighbor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=loving-earth-as-our-neighbor Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:21:50 +0000 https://metrodcelca.org/?p=28698 It had been 22 years since I was last there. Driving into the camp, I could see where Hurricane Helene had torn through and devastated parts of the property. As…

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]]> Following Christ in a Time of War https://metrodcelca.org/following-christ-in-a-time-of-war/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=following-christ-in-a-time-of-war Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:33:05 +0000 https://metrodcelca.org/?p=28694 Dear ones, War, and the horrific threats that have followed, have caused feelings of anger, fear, confusion, frustration and more. I write this during a temporary ceasefire that we can…

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]]> Feeding Neighbors: Saint Stephen, Silver Spring, MD https://metrodcelca.org/feeding-neighbors-saint-stephen-silver-spring-md/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feeding-neighbors-saint-stephen-silver-spring-md Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:14:48 +0000 https://metrodcelca.org/?p=28679 When the synod offered the Feeding Our Neighbors mini grant in late 2025, Gateway and Good Neighbor ministry teams from Saint Stephen Lutheran Church in Silver Spring, MD applied. They…

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]]> Feeding Neighbors: Peace, St. Charles, MD https://metrodcelca.org/feeding-neighbors-peace-st-charles-md/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feeding-neighbors-peace-st-charles-md Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:35:33 +0000 https://metrodcelca.org/?p=28669 Recently, the synod offered Feeding Our Neighbors Together mini-grants for congregations to feed neighbors in need. We asked congregations to get creative and to share their story with us so…

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