The official Twitter feed for the Office of the Bishop of the Delaware-Maryland Synod. Tweets ending in +bg are from Bishop Bill Gohl.
Delaware and Maryland, USA
Joined July 2009
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DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
On #Juneteenth, we recognize our nation's history of racism and inequity, reflect on the effects of that history on our systems and institutions, rededicate ourselves to the work of anti-racism, & celebrate the incredible contributions of Black Americans throughout U.S. history.
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
#demdsa23 To learn more about what @rev_ewing Genesis 1, gender and the in between, check out our @ELCAdemdsynod podcast episode on the topic! Ep 2.26 at tenfootpolepodcast.com/podca…
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday is turning 10 this year! 🎉 On Sept. 10, congregations of the #ELCA will join together for our annual day of service. Find graphics, worship resources, a tool kit and more at ELCA.org/DayofService. 💛 #GodsWorkOurHands
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
MD faith leaders to @MDSenate leaders: with Inflation Reduction Act $ coming our way, #mdga23 is a singular moment for leadership. We must strengthen EmPOWER right now or we'll be leaving money on the table in Md. @SenBillFerg @BrianJFeldman @CherylKagan: let's move HB1035! 🔌
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
In 2009 the ELCA published "Human Sexuality: Gift & Trust."
ALT "Hate crimes and violence against those who are regarded as sexually different sometimes have been perpetrated publicly in the name of Christ. Not only must such behaviors be denounced, but this church must work toward greater understanding of sexual orientation and gender identity." (On a trans pride flag with the ELCA branding.)
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
Gathering of @ELCAdemdsynod green leaders opens with welcome from Bishop Gohl, grounding in the Earth Charter: lutherans-embracing-the-eart… (📸 Fran @GreenAmerica)
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
Join me, @LIRSorg and @ELCAdemdsynod at Christ Lutheran Church in Baltimore tomorrow for an interfaith prayer vigil for Ukraine — part of our annual #StandUpSpeakUp campaign, which advocates for compassionate welcome of immigrants and refugees.
REGISTER: bit.ly/3x7sD56
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
“And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness.” Acts4:32
God, let it be so! #demdsa22
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
On Nov. 11 we will observe Veterans Day. @ELCABishopEaton invites congregations to hold a Sunday of prayer and action, and brings a message of gratitude for military service members and federal chaplains. #VeteransDay
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
Ending racism is God's work, but it must be made manifest in our hands and our hearts. - Bishop Darin Moore #ELCAcwa
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
Rev. Bill Gohl Jr., Bishop of Delaware -Maryland Synod, was watching over as services progressed at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Highlandtown. #Baltimore
He’s part of an interfaith network standing watch today. “We’re keeping watch so people can worship without fear.” @USATODAY
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
.@ELCABishopEaton shares her 2018 Christmas message. We are free to greet this holy season knowing that Christ’s cradle defeats the grave. Life and healing and hope come to us in the child in the manger. Merry Christmas, dear church. 🎄youtube.com/watch?v=6prOmaJ9…
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
ICYMI: Bishop Davenport on WHYY this week. "God is the one who is tearing down these denominational walls and these racial walls that we might be the kingdom of God here on Earth." #sepaforward buff.ly/2SXtkb7
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
Support wildfire relief through @ELCALDR: community.elca.org/uswildfir…
Wildfires are raging across California, destroying thousands of homes and wiping out the town of Paradise. Multiple deaths confirmed & mandatory evacuations are in place. 100% of your gift goes to direct response.
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
Our first full episode is here! In “Women who lead” hear from women in the @ELCA who hold leadership positions in three fields – religion, business & the nonprofit world. Featuring @ELCAbishopeaton, @davidsonwendy, and @SylviaSBlack. livinglutheran.org/podcast/w…
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
Group photo of the ELCA – ELCT Companion Synod/Dioceses Summit. "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” (Matthew 18:20) #ELCTxELCA18 #BegaKwaBega
DE-MD Synod ELCA retweeted
.@NBCNightlyNews featured an interview with @ELCAWorldHunger leader Maria Rose Belding to talk about @MEANSDatabase, which has rerouted more than 1.7 million pounds of food to people in need. Maria was also a speaker at the @elcagathering.
Led by Maria Rose Belding, a group of college students created an app, @MEANSDatabase, to help connect businesses with leftovers to charities in need.
@LesterHoltNBC shares the story.
