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Coalition Against Hate Urges PA House, Senate Leadership to Enact Hate Crime Legislation

October 14th, 2020|

As high profile incidents of bigotry continue to be reported in local communities, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (LAMPa) joins with other members of the Coalition Against Hate and state Rep. Dan Frankel calling for the PA House and Senate leadership to take action and to allow a vote on

PUC Ending Moratorium on Utility Shut-offs

October 8th, 2020|

As the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) ends the moratorium on utility shut-offs, they have  adopted a series of enhanced consumer protections intended to safeguard families and small businesses who are struggling financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic – and also established a framework for future discussions about utility

Women of the ELCA Release Updated Resource: “Called to be Political (But I Don’t Want to be Political!)”

October 7th, 2020|

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)  have released a new updated version of  "Called to Be Political (but I don't want to be political!)". This resource, easily adapted for virtual use, is designed to be used with Faith Formation, Sunday School, young adult or small group

Gov. Wolf Issues Emergency Order Extending Deadline in COVID Relief-Mortgage and Rental Assistance Program

October 5th, 2020|

Governor Wolf issued an emergency order extending the  deadline for the COVID Relief-Mortgage and Rental Assistance Grant Program. The deadline originally scheduled for Sept. 30 was extended by the governor, effective Oct. 5, for 30 days until Nov. 4, 2020, in order for the program to be able to

PA Partnerships for Children Releases 2020 State of the Child Report

September 28th, 2020|

Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children has created county-based “State of the Child” profiles that provide a snapshot of each county’s data, alongside statewide data and information on counties with similar geographic profiles. Learn how your county compares to others in Pennsylvania when it comes to child welfare, health insurance coverage,

How Congregations Can Help Reduce Election Chaos, Increase Safety for Voters

September 28th, 2020|

Although some parts of Pennsylvania's election process are still being litigated, there are ways in which ELCA congregations and parishioners can offer assistance now to reduce stress and increase confidence in a system already dealing with existing and proposed changes in voting laws, significant election official turnover and glaring national

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