Virginia Synodical Women’s Organization Convention
The 2026 VSWO Convention is June 11 - 13 at St. John Lutheran Church in Abingdon, VA and a part of the event will focus on volunteering. This year attendees will have the opportunity to [...]
Resources for Journeying Together through the Sundays after Pentecost
In a world that is yearning for hope and hungry for God’s word, invite your congregation to journey with you through the Sundays after Pentecost using the following resources to help you and your congregation [...]
PNG Prayer Partnership Sunday: May 24, 2026
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 [...]
Read the Acts of the Apostles with Bishop Milton this Easter
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, [...]
Upcoming Virginia Synod Assembly Dates
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 [...]
2026 Lenten Series
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 [...]
Office of the Bishop Staffing Update
The Office of the Bishop is excited to welcome Pastor Sarah Hess as Communications Assistant beginning January 1, 2026. Pastor Hess will be taking the lead on social media and emails for events and our monthly [...]
Rostered Ministers Strong Connections Gatherings 2026
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 [...]
2026 New Year Message from ELC-NGI
Mr. Roland Hati, the Global Partnership Chair for ELC-NGI shared the following message on January 3, 2026. You can download this message in letter form here. ______________ Dear Rev. Derek Boggs, Dear Rev. Dr. Phyllis [...]
Nominations Open for the 2026 Serving Boldly Awards
“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 [...]