2026 Lutheran Day in the Capitol – Citizens with the Saints
on April 20, Over 240 Lutherans and ecumenical partners joined for LAMPa’s annual Day in the Capitol as Church Together, a day of learning, community-building, inspiration, and advocacy at the state capitol. They advocated for our neighbors and God's creation, promoting peace, and proclaiming the Gospel. In a time of turbulence in our nation
America’s Potluck
America’s Potluck Breaking Bread and Building Community to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, many Americans believe our nation is deeply divided. Yet alongside these divisions is a shared desire for connection and belonging. Most Americans want to
Easter Message from Presiding Bishop Curry
We remember the whispers of Advent as we anticipated the birth of Jesus. Now, as we journey through Holy Week, we anticipate the joyful noise of alleluias on Easter Sunday. But before we reach the Easter celebration, we make our way through Lent, through an in-between time where we don’t
Hunger Advocates Carry Concerns to Lawmakers
The Rev. Patricia Neale, Executive Director of Feast of Justice in Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, was part of the Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition (PHAC) advocacy day on March 25, sharing with lawmakers the hardships faced by those in her community struggling with rising costs and cutbacks in federal safety net programs.
Presiding Bishop Curry Issues Pastoral Message on Gender-based Violence
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
LAMPa Advocacy Fellow Reflects on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
LAMPa Advocacy Fellow Daniella Garber joined ELCA colleagues in the Lutheran Office for World Community for the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women during Women's History Month. She shares her takeaways in this reflection, published on Substack: "I had the remarkable privilege of traveling to New York City
Bishop Curry Issues Statement on Iran War
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
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 Statement on EPA Decision to Rescind the Endangerment Finding
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
A Decade After Its Start, Ashes-to-Go a Welcomed and Meaningful Tradition
"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
