dcyoungadults is an online forum dedicated to thinking about how we do church in the Metropolitan Washington DC area. This discussion started because of the repeated interaction many of us have had with people who no longer find the Church relevant. We would like to join you in thinking about why this is the case and what it would take to change it.
Luther Place’s Sin Boldly: Luther’s on Tap
Wednesday, July 28th 6pm-8pm
At Veranda: 1100 P St NW, Washington DC
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Emmaus Retreat: DC Young Adults on the Journey
September 17-19 at Mar-Lu Ridge retreat center
This year’s theme: What’s Lutheran about my every day life? – Click for more info
Author: Amy Thompson Sevimli
I’ve noticed a couple of churches in the area geared toward young adults and those who “don’t go to church” named Grace. And I’ve been intrigued by the choice of the name Grace. It’s a highly loaded theological word, and one which some people have told me has no resonance with younger [...]
Author: Carmelo Santos
Are we free? Are we truly free? Or is freedom a mere illusion, a convenient fiction, a lie we tell ourselves to make our condition more bearable? That centuries old question is been revived today in part by discoveries in the field of behavioral genetics. The mapping of the human genome (i.e. [...]
This article is part of an ongoing series called “Young Adult Voices.” This series gives young adults who are either in congregations or searching for a congregation a voice to express their cares and frustrations about the Church. Because many of these young adults are trying to find places of welcome in Washington area ELCA [...]
This article is part of an ongoing series called “Young Adult Voices.” This series gives young adults who are either in congregations or searching for a congregation a voice to express their cares and frustrations about the Church. Because many of these young adults are trying to find places of welcome in Washington area ELCA [...]
Author: Kate Murray
There are many days at work when I wonder why I do what I do.
Which may not necessarily be a good thing for a pastor.
But if I’m honest about it, not only is it true for me personally, but I think it’s one of the core issues plaguing the church right now. Frequently, [...]
This article is part of an ongoing series called “Young Adult Voices.” This series gives young adults who are either in congregations or searching for a congregation a voice to express their cares and frustrations about the Church. Because many of these young adults are trying to find places of welcome in Washington area ELCA [...]
