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July 16, 2018
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A message from Bethlehem... Recent Events Bethlehem continues to recover from the recent events of vandalism and hate crime. Our worship services are not affected and we hope you join us on Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
We welcome our new shepherd, Pastor Dan Roschke.
Thanks be to God — who never leaves us; who made us for goodness, and to be together, and to go outward; and who shines brightly even and especially now! AMEN."
June 25, 2018 Metro DC Synod Bishop's letter to President Trump - In part, Bishop Graham writes:
"Mr. President, I know that you live in the midst of difficulties that no one else in the world can really understand. As the Bible teaches us, we pray for you and our country’s other leaders every week in our churches. But we believe that, because we are free citizens in our country, God holds us responsible for our government’s actions. And so I am compelled to plead that the separation of children from their parents is a terrible mistake, that the process of law is due to everyone who comes into our country, and that just and generous immigration laws must be drafted and enacted." Read the full text of Bishop Graham's Letter...
- According to the UNHCR, there are 65.3 million forcibly displaced people around the world. - On average, 42,500 people per day flee their homes to seek protection within the borders of their own country or other countries. - The civil war in Syria has led to one of the worst humanitarian crises of our lifetime, with 45% of the Syrian population displaced—over 11 million people. - 86% of the world's refugees are hosted by developing countries. - Of the 20 million refugees worldwide, 51% are under the age of 18. How can you help? Consider supporting these organizations: Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area: WWW.LSSNCA.ORG Lutheran World Relief: WWW.LWR.ORG Lutheran Immigration and Relief Service: LIRS ELCA Statement on Family Separation
CHICAGO (June 7, 2018) – ...Recently, the Administration announced that it will begin separating families and criminally prosecuting all people who enter the U.S. without previous authorization. As religious leaders representing diverse faith perspectives, united in our concern for the wellbeing of vulnerable migrants who cross our borders fleeing from danger and threats to their lives, we are deeply disappointed and pained to hear this news.
We affirm the family as a foundational societal structure to support human community and understand the household as an estate blessed by God....
Our Affirmation of Diversity and Inclusion
At Bethlehem, our work is Building Lives. and Connection.
Please visit us and experience the connection! This is Christ's church. There is a place for you here. We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person--questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world.
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We are so excited to have such a vibrant presence with us! To learn more about Pastor Dan and hear his first sermon with us, please visit his blog, 
The Refugee Crisis
In faithfulness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, mindful of our Lutheran emphasis on grace, and rejoicing in the celebration of our shared baptismal journey, we welcome as members of our extended family all those who have ever felt excluded by the Church because of their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, physical or mental challenges, financial resources, or family status.
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