FAITH + ELECTIONS A SOURCE FOR TRUSTWORTHY INFORMATION
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
ELCA Conference of Bishops Emphasizes the Need to Speak the Truth
In a perfect garden, created by God for the sake of humanity, evil entered in the form of deception and lies. Christians refer to this story, found in the biblical book of Genesis, as the fall of humanity. This foray into human sin began when Adam and Eve, the first
Get a Bonhoeffer T-Shirt: Support LAMPa
Have you been loving our Bonhoeffer curriculum? Are you coming to Hope in a Divided World with Dr. Brandt Hale, president of the International Bonhoeffer Society - English Language Section? Are you concerned with narratives that seek to co-opt Bonhoeffer's life and legacy while ignoring his own words and commitments?
Announcing Isaiah 58:12 Fellows for 2024-2025
LAMPa is pleased to announce two fellows for the Isaiah 58:12 Fellowship for 2024-2025! Annamary Oslikova and Liliyana Beck will begin their projects in their congregations and communities to further racial justice and reconciliation. Annamary Oslikova, member of Evangelical Lutheran Church of Waynesboro, is beginning her project, “Racial Disparities In
Bishop Eaton addresses hate toward the Haitian community in Ohio
You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt (Deuteronomy 10:19). Dear church, The recent national spotlight on Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, clearly has fanned flames of hate and stoked threats of violence. The rhetoric has created discord and mistrust of people who
Terry Koch named to Policy Council for Allegheny Synod
Bishop Paula Lebo of the Allegheny Synod of the ELCA has named Terry Koch to LAMPa's Policy Council. Koch will be taking up the mantle left by Susan Barclay as she finishes her term. Koch will begin his service on Policy Council at their annual retreat on September 22-24.
Help Democracy Function! Join the Election Support Network
"The ELCA holds to the biblical idea that God calls God’s people to be active citizens and to ensure that everyone benefits from the good of government."- ELCA Social Message, Government and Civic Engagement: Discipleship in a Democracy As we prepare for the General Election on Nov. 5, LAMPa encourages
“God’s Work. Our Hands. Our Voices.” Take the Peace Pledge.
"By equipping the faithful to act for peace in all their communities, the Church contributes to earthly peace. In recalling our identity in baptism, in gathering in peace around the Lord’s Table, in telling the biblical narrative, in teaching faith, hope, and love, the Church provides the basics of peacemaking
Bonhoeffer Curriculum Available Now!
We're delighted to have available for congregational use a curriculum by Dr. Lori Brandt Hale - "Lessons from Dietrich Bonhoeffer in a House Divided and a World on Fire." The facilitator's guide, participant workbook, and accompanying slides for each week can be found below. LAMPa and the International Bonhoeffer
PA 2024-25 Budget Passed; Hunger Remains Underfunded
Late Thursday, July 11, the Pennsylvania General Assembly voted on a $47.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The final compromise was about $860 million below what Governor Josh Shapiro had initially proposed in February but maintained commitments to key programs Lutherans in Pennsylvania have diligently advocated for this cycle
