METROPOLITAN NEW YORK SYNOD

God's Work. Our Hands.

Marked with the cross of Christ forever,

we are claimed, gathered, and sent for the sake of the world.

Metro NY Synod

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA

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.

ELCA

GROWING IN FAITH

What is Growing in Faith?

Growing in Faith is a two-year process of spiritual formation and theological education, also known as The Diakonia Program.

Diakonia is a national program of education for people in the Lutheran church. It was developed by a Lutheran pastor (former MNYS Bishop Stephen Bouman) to help develop dynamic disciples. While the program is designed to be completed in two years, some students take more time.

Is this for me

NY Diakonia Program