St. Michael's Truth

02/24/2026

Dr. Addie Butler (1946- ) has held several key roles in the history of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. At the Churchwide Assembly in 1997 she was elected vice president of the denomination, becoming the first African American woman to hold the post. She held the position for six years. She has also served as vice president of our Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod and was part of the synod’s Candidacy Committee. Dr. Butler received her doctorate from Columbia University, was an administrator at the Community College of Philadelphia, and she has chaired the Board of Trustees of The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (now United Lutheran Seminary). Dr. Butler also served as President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the African Descent Lutheran Association. She once said she remained a part of the Lutheran Church “because it teaches we are saved by grace alone through faith alone. I resonated with that.”

12/09/2025

As hope's light grows brighter with each passing day, we invite you to join us for a heartfelt Candlelight Service on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 5:00pm, where darkness gives way to collective warmth and promise. Join the SMT family in the celebration of God’s light.

08/27/2025

The Congregation of SMT (St. Michael’s Truth Evangelical Lutheran ) Church and the Church Council announce a leadership transition and extend its gratitude and appreciation of the Mission and Ministry of the Rev. Dr. Emmanuel F. Y. Grantson, Ph.D, as he retires on September 1, 2025.
An interim pastor will be assigned by the Washington, DC Metropolitan Synod of the ELCA to continue the mission at SMT until a “Call Committee” is set up to work on a “call” of a new Pastor.
Congratulations to Pastor Grantson for his fifty-one (51) years of ministry and service of which twenty-five (25) of those years were spent at SMT. Your retirement is well deserved, and we wish you all the best of everything. May God continue to bless you as you transition into a new chapter of your life. Stay well, good and faithful servant.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

07/31/2025

We are pleased to announce the election of the Rev. Yehiel Curry as presiding bishop of the ELCA! Bishop-elect Curry was elected on the fifth ballot with 70.34% of the vote.

Ever-living God, strengthen and sustain Bishop-elect Curry, that with patience and understanding he may love and care for your people. Grant that together we may follow in the way of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

06/05/2025

It is time to unite and commemorate this significant day in the history of the United States of America, celebrating freedom and reflecting on the journey towards equality and peace. Join us on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 700 St. Michael’s Drive, Mitchellville, Maryland 20721. Please refer to the attached flyer for details. We appreciate your support.

03/20/2025

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12/23/2024

Elevate your spirits with an inspiring morning of Cool Jazz Music and a heartwarming Children’s Pageant on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 10:30 am.

12/04/2024

You are invited to SMT’s Advent Jazz Service at our South Campus on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm. You are encouraged to invite family, friends and neighbors to join us as we celebrate the goodness of our God Almighty through Jazz music. A packed house is expected! Please join us as we “Prepare the Way” Thank you and hope to see you soon.🙏🏾

10/24/2024

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10/05/2024

Nurturing young minds yields a lifelong impact, as Proverbs 22:6 reminds us: 'Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.' Witnessing our two talented young readers bring the First and Second Lessons to life at our United Service on September 29, 2024 (19th Sunday after Pentecost), was a truly inspiring testament to the power of cultivating tomorrow's leaders.

09/14/2024