In 2009, the Churchwide Assembly authorized the development of a social statement on women and justice. The ELCA Task Force on Women and Justice: One in Christ has been at work since 2012 and brought [...]

There was much to celebrate over the weekend at Immanuel Lutheran in Bluefield West Virginia, and Central Lutheran in Burkes Garden. Special worship leaders and guests from throughout the synod joined these congregations to celebrate [...]

Synod Assembly is our annual opportunity for the 150 congregations of the Virginia Synod to come together and be reminded of what it means to be a part of the wider church. Our theme during [...]

“Thus says the Lord: A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping. Rachel is weeping for her children; she refuses to be comforted for her children, because they are no more.” (Jeremiah 31:15) [...]

On July 1, 2018, the Rev. John Wertz, Jr. will join the staff of the Virginia Synod, ELCA as the ELCA Director for Evangelical Mission/Assistant to the Bishop. In his primary role as Director for [...]

This week we're hearing from Bishop Humphrey about his recent “Army Chaplain Experience” at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. I had the opportunity to attend the “Army Chaplain Experience” at Fort Bragg, North Carolina from [...]

On Sunday, April 15, 2018, as the members of Trinity Lutheran Church were leaving the church service and going into the Parish Hall they were each handed a “Yellow Trinity” hat in support of their Pastor – the [...]