Bishop Curry Message on “A Healthy Patriotism”
Presiding Bishop Curry issues his sixth in a series of monthly messages that continue through the end of this year, titled "All Together in One Place." Each message will share a pastoral word, rooted in Scripture, that witnesses to God's presence today, our rich theological tradition and the social teaching that
Sunshine Act Reforms Pass General Assembly, Signed by Governor
A bill to strengthen the state's Sunshine Act passed the General Assembly in the closing days of session and has been signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro. LAMPa supported the legislation to clarify the Sunshine Act by providing only limited exceptions to the rule requiring 24-hour public notice of
Webinars for Faithful Engagement in An Election Year
In addition to resources prepared by ELCA Witness in Society, LAMPa hosted two Pennsylvania-specific webinars to support faithful engagement in an election year. What's Being Done to Ensure Every PA Voter Can Cast a Ballot Safely and With Confidence LAMPa and The Committee of Seventy, the Commonwealth’s oldest nonpartisan good-government
Save The Date! Lutheran Day in the Capitol — May 3, 2027
Mark your calendars and tell your friends: Lutheran Day in the Capitol is set for May 3, 2027! Plan to bring a team from your congregation for inspiration, learning and advocacy as we live into being church together for the sake of the world God loves. Group and student discounts
Bishop Curry Issues Statement on the Death Penalty
Dear church, My heart was troubled by the recent proposal to livestream an execution in the United States. I am thankful that this plan has now been cancelled. The deliberate taking of a human life should never become a public spectacle. Such actions risk deepening the wounds of victims’ families,
Project HALO Seeking Volunteers to Celebrate and Serve on Election Day
Project HALO, an ELCA-supported effort that offers faith leaders, veterans, teachers and other trusted community members a nonpartisan way to support and celebrate the right to vote, is growing and in need of volunteers in Pennsylvania for November. Volunteers at Project HALO's celebration station in York County on Primary
LAMPa Policy Council Meets at Sequanota for Annual Retreat
LAMPa's Policy Council, representing each of Pennsylvania's seven synods and United Lutheran Seminary, gathered for their annual retreat at Camp Sequanota. LAMPa's Policy Council met at Sequanota Conference Center and Camp in their annual working retreat Sept. 27-28. Representatives of each synod and United Lutheran Seminary gathered for
Bishop Curry: Celebrating Our Diversity
Presiding Bishop Curry issues his fifth in a series of monthly messages that continue through the end of this year, titled "All Together in One Place." Each message shares a pastoral word, rooted in Scripture, that witnesses to God's presence today, our rich theological tradition and the social teaching that connects
Invitation to Offer Comment on Draft ELCA Social Message on Homelessness by Nov. 30
The ELCA, as a community of moral deliberation, is guided in its teaching and policies by a body of documents called social teachings. These social teachings include social statements, social messages, and social policy resolutions on important issues of moral concern to the church. Social teachings guide the church’s public
Bishop Curry: A Call to be Trusted Messengers in this Election Season
Presiding Bishop Curry issues his fourth in a series of monthly messages that continue through the end of this year, titled "All Together in One Place." Each message will share a pastoral word, rooted in Scripture, that witnesses to God's presence today, our rich theological tradition and the social teaching that
