Hope Sightings: Lent 2025
Jesus’ words in the gospels are one of greatest sources of hope. His words comfort us, tell us about God’s promises, and help us envision God’s love on earth. Jesus’ words aren’t locked in biblical [...]
Winter Discernment Cohort
The Virginia Synod’s candidacy committee invites anyone looking for a space to actively discern their call or feeling called to ministry to join the Winter Discernment Cohort. We are excited to offer this space for [...]
2025 Strong Connections Conversations
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 [...]
Advent & Christmas Devotions from the Office of the Bishop 2024
Advent Blessings from the Virginia Synod Office of Bishop! This Revised Common Lectionary based devotion booklet combines the readings of the seasons with reflections from the rostered ministers from the Office Bishop. We hope these [...]
Hurricane Response Update October 24, 2024
The following is an update from Pastor John Wertz, Jr. on Disaster Response (Oct. 24, 2024). I wanted to provide you with an update from our partners on the ground in North Carolina and Eastern [...]
ELCA Strong Connections with the Lutheran World Federation
Reflections on the Retreat for Newly Elected Leaders by Bishop Phyllis Milton Every year, the Lutheran World Federation hosts a Retreat for Newly Elected Leaders in Geneva, Switzerland and in Wittenberg, Germany. This is an [...]
PNG Reflection for the Virginia Synod: Pastor Michael Church
There is one song that you will hear, for certain, if you visit among the Lutherans of Papua New Guinea. It begins Long marimari bilong God, i salim Jesus, which in the language Tok Pisin [...]
PNG Reflection for the Virginia Synod: Pastor Kelly Bayer Derrick
PNG Reflection for the Virginia Synod from Pastor Kelly Bayer Derrick "Through Christ We are called Together" This is the motto of our Virginia Synod + New Guinea Islands District companion relationship. There is so [...]
PNG Reflection for the Virginia Synod: Pastor Derek Boggs
PNG Reflection for the Virginia Synod from Pastor Derek Boggs My trip to Papua New Guinea was quite an adventure. I’d never experienced that part of the world before, and it was amazing. The pineapple [...]
PNG Reflection for the Virginia Synod: Pastor Wanda Childs
PNG Reflection for the Virginia Synod: Pastor Wanda Childs [...]