New Study Guide for Faith & Civic Life Social Statement
We're delighted to have available for congregational use a curriculum to help study and understand the ELCA social statement, Faith and Civic Life: Seeking the Well-being of All. This six-week curriculum walks congregations and faith communities through important parts of the social statemen and offers a starting point for
State Budget Passes with Increases for Hunger Funding; Abandons RGGI Participation
On Wednesday, November 12, PA lawmakers passed a $50.1 billion budget after a four-month impasse. The final budget includes increased spending on education, hunger programs, and an earned income tax credit, along with funding for crucial social service programs that have suffered under the combined harm of the budget stalemate
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
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
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,
