Rev. Leah Woehr-Grande Appointed to Policy Council
LAMPa is delighted to announce Bishop Bryan Penman has appointed the Rev. Leah Woehr-Grande to LAMPa’s Policy Council as a representative of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod. Pastor Woehr-Grande has served as Lead Pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Royersford, PA since December 2024. A native of Bucks County, PA, and
Rev. Stacy Chavis Joins LAMPa Policy Council
LAMPa is thrilled to welcome the Rev. Stacy Chavis to the Policy Council as a representative of the Lower Susquehanna Synod (LSS). As an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament, she has served LSS congregations as Interim or called Pastor for 2 years. A native of the DC Metro area,
More Eviction Cases Being Withdrawn across PA
The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania has released an updated, interactive report on eviction rates in 2024. It evaluates how eviction filings and filing rates have changed over time, highlighting the communities where these changes are concentrated. Find the full report here. While eviction filings are on still on the rise,
Andrea Oslikova Joins Policy Council as ULS Rep
The partnership between Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (LAMPa) and United Lutheran Seminary will be formally renewed as Andrea Oslikova joins LAMPa's Policy Council as the official ULS Representative. "LAMPa's partnership with ULS is a long and treasured relationship in the shared ministry of forming and equipping leaders," said LAMPa
Lutherans add “Our Voices” to “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday
On Sunday, September 7 Lutherans marked the annual, denomination-wide day of service, "God's work. Our hands." Sunday. The day of service has been a staple of many congregations for the past twelve years. This year, several congregations across the Commonwealth engaged with Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of Pennsylvania to amplify their
Rev. Tom Pierotti to Join LAMPa’s Policy Council
LAMPa is delighted to announce Bishop Kristen Papson of the NWPA Synod has appointed the Rev. Tom Pierotti to LAMPa’s Policy Council. Pierotti will serve a three-year term. Pierotti was ordained in 1976 and has always been interested in social ministry and public policy. While in seminary he spent two
Rev. Joel Folkemer Joins LAMPa Policy Council
LAMPa is delighted to welcome the Rev. Joel Folkemer to our Policy Council as a representative of the Lower Susquehanna Synod. Pastor Folkemer has been a long-time advocate and ally with LAMPa, and we are excited for a new chapter in our work together. Folkemer serves Union Evangelical Lutheran Church
Important Dates Fall Election 2025
There IS an election happening this fall! Tuesday, November 4, 2025 is a Municipal Election across Pennsylvania. County and local officials, judges and magisterial district judges, and other ballot measures will be on ballots across the Commonwealth. Important Dates Monday, October 20, 2025 - Deadline to REGISTER to vote. Tuesday,
Off to College? Remember to Register to Vote!
Do you know a student heading to college this fall? Freshman year is a time of big transitions, and voting may be one of them. Some students may be voting for the first time or faced with the choice of transferring their registration or applying for an absentee or mail-in
Season of Creation 2025 Calls for “Peace with Creation”
Season of Creation 2025 - Peace With Creation Every year from September 1 - October 4, Christians around the world participate in a Season of Creation, liturgically marking a time where we give thanks for God's good creation, repent of our misuse of it, and commit to actions and advocacy
