The fifth pre-assembly devotion is shared by Pastor Jonathan Boynton. Pastor Boynton serves as one of the pastors at Grace, Winchester and is an outgoing member of the Virginia Synod Council and Executive Committee. ____ [...]
The Serving Boldly Award, created by the Virginia Synod (ELCA) Council in October 2020, is given to lay leaders who embody and demonstrate a commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ in their congregation [...]
This week's pre-assembly devotion is written by Blythe Scott, Vice President of the Virginia Synod. ________ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have [...]
Dear people of the Virginia Synod, I write to announce my resignation as Assistant to the Bishop of the Virginia Synod for Ministries of Leadership Formation, Belonging, and Justice, effective July 25, 2025. One of [...]
Our third pre-assembly devotion is written by Dave Raecke. Dave is a member at Our Saviour, Warrenton and serves on synod council as a representative of the Germana Conference. ___ Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we [...]
This week’s pre-assembly devotion is written by Cam Haggett. Cam is a member of College, Salem and serves on the synod council as a representative from the Southern Conference. ____ Read Acts 10 Here ____ [...]
The Virginia Synod Council has prepared weekly devotions to invite reflection and prayer on the 2025 Virginia Synod Assembly’s theme: Intertwining Hope. Each Wednesday, a different person connected to the council will share a story [...]
Easter Message: The Power of the Cross Introduction: “The cross stands as the focal point of the Christian faith. Without the cross the Bible is an enigma and the Gospel of salvation is an empty [...]
(Author: Ann Davison) As of 2023, approximately 11.1% of Virginians or one in nine individuals experience food insecurity, meaning they lack consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Among children, the rate [...]
(Article authored by Margaret Edds; Photo Credit: The Virginia Interfaith Center) The first time Kim Bobo flew from Chicago to Richmond to interview for the executive director position at the Virginia Interfaith Center for [...]
