Bishop Eaton’s Power In the Spirit Video
Check out Bishop Eaton's Question and Answer session with the Virginia Synod at Power in the Spirit 2014! Bishop Eaton at PITS from Virginia Synod, ELCA on Vimeo.
Thoughts from the Kairos 2014 Planning Group
Bill Nabers: Kairos Chaplain What does this Kairos week mean for you? Kairos is literally what the name says, it’s God’s time for you to step outside normal pressures and really experience God. [...]
Brandon Oaks Draws National Recognition
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Roanoke has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a 5-star rated facility, earning distinction as one of the "best nursing homes in the nation." Only [...]
Only One Month to Go for World Malaria Sunday!
With less than one month to go 'til World Malaria Sunday on April 27, the Virginia Synod Malaria Task Group recommends: 1) Re-read Bishop Mauney's Ash Wednesday message and make good use of it during Lent. [...]
President Tobby Eleasar is visiting the Virginia Synod
President Tobby Eleasar of the Islands District of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea arrived in Roanoke today to begin his visit with the people of the Virginia Synod, ELCA. Click here to [...]
“Outreach Team Offers Peninsula/Tidewater Program, “Talking Together as Christians Cross-Culturally.”
Starting March 15th, registration will be available online through the Synod's website, www.vasynod.org, under the "events” menu on the home screen. There will be a link: "Outreach Team Offers Peninsula/Tidewater Program, "Talking Together as Christians [...]
Thrivent Choice Dollars will be doubled during October & November
Thrivent Financial Members, During October and November 2013 Thrivent Choice Dollars will be doubled! Here are some ideas to promote the Thrivent Choice Dollar campaign to benefit your congregation: If you are eligible (benefit member), [...]
Synod Assembly Report
Below is the report from the 2013 Virginia Synod Assembly that was written by George Kegley. Report on 2013 Virginia Synod Bulletin Insert
Reminder – Please email your written history!
We are presently in the 25th year of the ELCA and the Virginia Synod, ELCA and are hoping to receive your written history very soon! Send to us by email a history of your congregation [...]
We have a New Website!
You’ve probably already noticed, but we’re excited to announce our new website and logo is here! Please take a moment to look around. We hope you enjoy the new look and functionality of the site [...]