They’ll know we are Christians by our love.  In a time of turbulence in our nation and around the world — with consequences that threaten our neighbors, our democracy and our common home — what does it mean to show up as church together for the sake of the world God loves?

Join us on Monday, April 20, for a day of learning, community-building, inspiration, and advocacy.  Gather with advocates from across the Commonwealth to be grounded in our faith and equipped to act together on issues that make a difference to the wellbeing of all. For decades, this has been known as Lutheran Day in the Capitol. This year we are leaning into a call to equip all disciples to act for justice and peace — building more welcoming communities and a more resilient Commonwealth.

We will learn from each other about what is working in our communities, including lessons from the church around the country. We will learn from legal and policy experts about what to expect in 2026 and how we can be prepared to act. We will learn from peace builders about progress in Pennsylvania and how we can both model a vision for a better future and support and encourage leaders who are building bridges now to help us get there together.

Registration is open!

Early Bird Rate – $55 – Closes at 5 p.m. on March 20.

Registration Rate – $60 – Closes at 5 p.m. on April 13. Registrations after this date may not be guaranteed a boxed lunch. 

Student Rate – $35 – for middle school, high school, college, and grad students. All youth and young adults will have the option to join together for a youth and young adult track, accompanied by Pastor Justin Lingenfelter, LAMPa Policy Council member from Upper Susquehanna Synod.

First call rostered leaders and congregations bringing a team of three or more receive discounts! See logistics for promocodes.

Scholarships are available! Please email us at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org to inquire.

Day of Learning and Advocacy

Trinity Lutheran Church in Camp Hill and Pennsylvania State Capitol (8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.) Check-in begins at 8:15 a.m.

The day will include:

  • Continental breakfast beginning at 8:15 a.m.
  • Learning sessions and policy updates on issues from hunger, housing and health care to AI, data centers and immigration, plus training for civic engagement and bold public witness
  • Exhibits to that showcase resources and opportunities to connect with the church in PA and nationally
  • Lunch
  • Worship
  • Transportation to and from the Capitol
  • Legislative visits arranged by LAMPa (Find your lawmakers here)
  • Group photo in the Capitol Rotunda
  • Pre- and post-event webinars to prepare you for effective advocacy and to keep the momentum and relationships growing.

We’re delighted to welcome the Rev. Amy Reumann, Senior Director of ELCA Witness in Society, as our keynote speaker, and Bishop Regina Hassanally of Southeastern Minnesota Synod as our preacher!

Citizens with the Saints

In a turbulent time for our nation and communities, we will explore what it means to live as “citizens with the saints and members of the household of God” as disciples in a democracy. Drawing on Ephesians 2:19’s vision of identity rooted in baptismal belonging, we invite participants to consider how Christian discipleship shapes our civic life through grounding public witness in love of neighbor and costly solidarity, through a faithful, hope‑filled presence in the public square.

See a preview of our workshops and speakers.

Note: If you would like childcare for this portion, please indicate on your registration by March 20 to help us best accommodate you.

Help us get the word out! Use these resources to promote in your networks and communities! Teams of 3 or more from a congregation get a discount! (See below)

Flyer – Bulletin Insert

Other Logistics:

First Call Rostered Leaders- use promocode FCTE26 for $25 discount.

Congregations with three or more participants – register using the promo code CONGREGATION26 for $5/person discount. You can register individually – we’ll be able to identify the rest of your team.

Language Accommodations – please email us at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org by March 20 if you need ASL or other language accommodations.

Travel Logistics – Ample parking is available at Trinity. If you are coming by Amtrak, please contact the LAMPa office as soon as possible by emailing LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org to arrange a shuttle from the Harrisburg station. Also email us if you are interested in ride sharing and we can connect you with others from your area! The Capitol Complex can be difficult to navigate, involving many steps and uneven floor surfaces. If you will need assistance accessing the building, or wonder if you might, please contact us at LAMPa@Lutheranadvocacypa.org.

Rostered Leaders — Certificates of participation hours will be available upon request. Please email us if you will require documentation.

Help us to be good stewards by bringing reusable travel mugs/water bottles!

Accommodations:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisburg W – Mechanicsburg 

Use this link to make reservations by March 20 to secure a group discount rate of $129/night. (Includes breakfast.)

With our friends at the Lutheran Camping Corporation of South Central Pennsylvania:

Bear’s Den at Kirchenwald (near Lebanon, PA) – lines provided – $71 per person per night

The Wittel Farm House (near Elizabethtown, PA) – lines provided – $71 per person per night

Food is not included, but both facilitates have a fully equipped kitchen.  Make reservations here.