Special Welcome to the Bishop of the Metro D.C. Synod of the ELCA

Beloved King of Kings Family,

This Sunday we have the joy of welcoming the Rev. Dr. Philip C. Hirsch, Bishop of the Metro D.C. Synod of the ELCA, to King of Kings Lutheran Church. Bishop Hirsch will be with us during our 9:00 AM Adult Forum, will bring greetings on behalf of the synod and preach at our 10:00 AM worship service, and will then be available during the fellowship hour for an informal meet-and-greet and time of questions and answers. We encourage members and friends to make a special effort to attend in-person this Sunday to welcome him, hear his proclamation of the gospel, and engage with him in conversation.

Before being elected bishop at last year’s Synod Assembly, he served the wider church as Executive Director for Christian Community and Leadership for the ELCA, supporting pastors, lay leaders, and congregations across the church. He previously served the Metro D.C. Synod for a decade as Director for Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop, helping strengthen congregational growth, encourage cultural diversity, and raise significant funds to launch and expand new ministries. Bishop Hirsch also brings nearly 20 years of parish experience, including service as pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fairfax, Virginia, as well as Christus and Epiphany Lutheran Churches in Camden, New Jersey.

Again, special welcome to Bishop Hirsch!

Pastor Elijah