March 24, 2026 Dear church, It is hard to avoid the crushing news of the headlines and what they mean for individuals every day. Today, I am writing specifically to address the sexual and gender-based violence that is all too familiar to many of us. I know many of you who are survivors live with
March 4, 2026 Dear siblings in Christ, They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation; neither shall they learn war any more (Isaiah 2:4). In our Lenten journey, we are reminded of our dependence on God, and we are sustained by hope
Misinformation and disinformation undermine not only confidence in elections, but also the trust needed to govern ourselves in a democracy. Knowing that spreading falsehoods can lead to very real harm to our neighbor, we should strive to be trustworthy in all that we share. At LAMPa, this is always our goal. Look for our Faith
ELCA Statement on EPA Decision to Rescind the Endangerment Finding “The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) expresses profound concern and disappointment regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to rescind the endangerment finding on greenhouse gas emissions. This action undermines our collective responsibility to care for God’s creation and protect the well-being of
"Ashes-to-go at the Capitol is one of my favorite things of the year," said the Rev. Matthew Best, pastor at Christ Lutheran in Harrisburg and a former LAMPa Policy Chair. Beguan a decade ago to provide opportunity for individuals to receive prayers and the mark of ashes on their foreheads — a powerful symbol of
The ELCA social message on homelessness is clear: "Housing is a fundamental human right." Yet for hundreds of thousands of Americans, that right remains out of reach, and Pennsylvania is no exception. On Feb. 12, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Pennsylvania’s first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address critical housing needs across the Commonwealth. More
“God heard the cry of a homeless people and delivered them out of oppression in Egypt. Jesus, “who [had] nowhere to lay his head” (Luke 9:58), ministered with compassion to the poor and vulnerable. In practicing hospitality, we are promised to encounter the living Lord: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35).
On Feb. 3, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled a $53.3 billion state budget proposal that would use emergency funds to boost basic and special education spending in identified underfunded public schools and to help Pennsylvanians affected by recent changes in federal Medicaid and nutrition programs. Check here to track and see livestream of state budget hearings
Resisting Christian Nationalism and Building the Beloved Community with King and Bonhoeffer Kindling Faith: Prophets, Saints, and Kings Event Recording – YouTube Download: Dr. Reggie Williams Presentation Slides Download: Dr. Stephen Haynes Presentation Slides Jan. 17 was a sobering and inspiring day of learning from MLK and Bonhoeffer to resist hate and authoritarianism and to
Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry and ELCA synod bishops from Minnesota share a joint pastoral video message condemning aggressive immigration activity. The bishops acknowledge the uncertainty being experienced by many in Minnesota and in other parts of God’s kingdom, and they remind this church that in our lament we still hold fast to the promises of Christ and
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