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
Rachel Faulkner Joins LAMPa Policy Council
LAMPa is excited to welcome Rachel Faulkner as an at-large member of the Policy Council. Faulkner is a native of Pennsylvania, in her last year of college and preparing for law school. She is a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Irwin, PA. Her lived experience finds Faulkner at
LAMPa Welcomes Anna Oslikova to Policy Council
LAMPa is delighted to announce that Anna Oslikova will be serving on its Policy Council. She will be serving in an "at-large" role. Oslikova is a 2025 graduate of Waynesboro Area Senior High School, and a member at Waynesboro Evangelical Lutheran Church. She is currently taking a gap year to
PA Supports the LGBTQ+ Community with Rally at Capitol and Letter to Lawmakers
On Sunday, October 26, hundreds gathered on the steps of the PA Capitol for the first march and rally for LGBTQ+ rights in over 10 years. The day was organized by LGBTQ+ rights groups, calling for equal protections, access to care, and leadership from elected officials in countering hate and
What to Know About Recent SNAP Changes and How Communities Can Help
Millions of Pennsylvanians, including many of those in our congregations and served by our ministries, are facing greater food insecurity in the wake of recent changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) -- vulnerability amplified by the federal government shutdown and lack of a state budget. See how this
LAMPa Welcomes Daniella Garber as Hunger Advocacy Fellow
LAMPa is delighted to welcome Daniella Garber as the Hunger Advocacy Fellow for 2025-2026! The Hunger Advocacy Fellow program is made possible by the generous donations and mission support to ELCA World Hunger. Hunger Advocacy Fellows are placed at state public policy offices (SPPOs) throughout the country and the ELCA Washington
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,
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
