A Christmas Message from Bishop Curry
In his Christmas message to the church, Bishop Curry delivers a children’s sermon, describing the night when Jesus was born. “One silent night, far away in a town called Bethlehem, the stars twinkled brighter than ever. And the angels were there too. It was as if the whole sky was
LAMPa Communications and Advocacy Engagement Manager To Join SWPA Synod Staff
The Rev. Erin Jones, LAMPa's communications and advocacy engagement manager, has accepted a call to serve as Director for Evangelical Mission in the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod. "LAMPa has been blessed by Pastor Erin's dedication, her passion for justice and her commitment to the gospel," said Director Tracey DePasquale. "As
Pennsylvanians Without Health Coverage Face Skyrocketing Premiums as Enrollment Set to Close
Pennsylvanians without health coverage have until Dec. 15 to enroll through Pennie, Pennsylvania's official health insurance marketplace, but unless Congress acts to extend enhanced tax credits set to expire Dec. 31, they can expect to see premiums increase an average 22 percent over last year, even if they still qualify
ELCA Church Council Adopts Child Protection Social Message
CHICAGO (Nov. 17, 2025) — The Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) met electronically on Nov. 12. The council, which serves as the ELCA’s board of directors, took action on a variety of matters intended to advance this church’s mission and ministry. In his report,
State Budget Passes with Increases for Hunger Funding; Abandons RGGI Participation
On Wednesday, November 12, PA lawmakers passed a $50.1 billion budget after a four-month impasse. The final budget includes increased spending on education, hunger programs, and an earned income tax credit, along with funding for crucial social service programs that have suffered under the combined harm of the budget stalemate
Bishop Curry Issues Pastoral Message for These Troubled Days
November 12, 2025 When I was installed as your presiding bishop, the preacher proclaimed that in times of division, disruption and fear, God calls us, through love, to lift up one another just as Christ lifts us up. I have taken that to heart and been alert to all the
LAMPa Supports Office of New Pennsylvanians
On October 28, LAMPa Director Tracey DePasquale, the Rev. Andrew Berdahl, and Hunger Advocacy Fellow Daniella Garber joined advocates and lawmakers at the Pennsylvania Capitol for a press conference and to witness the House committee’s passage of legislation establishing an Office of New Pennsylvanians. House Bill 1113, introduced by Rep.
Lutheran Disaster Response Leaders Gather and Advocate in D.C.
On October 20-23, leaders in the Lutheran Disaster Response Community of Practice gathered in Washington, D.C. to learn and advocate for key policies related to how we can show up for communities experiencing disaster. The collaboration between the ELCA's Lutheran Disaster Response staff and ELCA Witness in Society advocacy staff
ELCA World Hunger Daily Bread Grants Open
ELCA World Hunger’s Daily Bread Grants are one way our church accompanies communities throughout the United States and Caribbean as they respond to hunger and poverty. These grants provide daily bread for neighbors experiencing hunger by supplementing existing food-based ministries You may submit a request for a Daily Bread Grant now.
Mechanicsburg Vigil Calls for Standing Against Hate
On Wednesday, October 29, nearly 400 residents filled a city block in downtown Mechanicsburg to send a clear message: hate has no home here. After a group affiliated with the KKK distributed cards at the local Halloween parade, Mechanicsburg clergy and community leaders organized a peace rally and vigil in
