Pentecost & Prayer The Virginia Synod is blessed to be in a companion synod relationship with the New Guinea Islands District of Papua New Guinea. Together we live as God’s people and as faithful followers [...]
During the season of Easter, Bishop Milton invites you to join her in reading The Acts of the Apostles. Although nearly 2000 years have passed since the events recounted in The Acts of the Apostles, [...]
The Virginia Synod will not hold a Synod Assembly in 2026. The primary gathering of the synod in 2026 will take place at Summer Power in the Spirit from July 16-18 on the campus of [...]
Walking Wet is a Lenten Series developed by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod and the Virginia Synod focused on the promises made at baptism. The five baptismal promises, which are made whenever someone is baptized, provide [...]
Strong Connections Conversations Bishop Milton and members of the Office of the Bishop staff invite all Rostered Ministers, Synod Authorized Ministers (who are actively serving), and interns to a day of conversation and prayer. The Strong Connections Conversations [...]
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” (Margaret Mead) “We make a living by what we get. We make a [...]
Pastor Ted Schulz who serves as pastor of Shepherd of the Valley, in Dayton Virginia shares the story of two happenstance encounters with individuals from our global companion synod, the New Guinea Islands District of [...]
September is Hunger Action Month A Call to Action for Our Congregations If you have been to the grocery store lately, you can’t help but notice the cost of many basic food items are on [...]
Dear people of the Virginia Synod, We have been in the process of thinking ahead to a transition in leadership for synodical Ministry with Youth and Young Adults for some time, and I’m now ready [...]
As teachers, students, and staff return to school, below is an example of a Back to School Blessing that could be used in a congregation. Leader: Today, we have before us backpacks to be [...]
