SWPA Hunger Leaders Gather
Lutherans from across Southwestern Pennsylvania gathered on Saturday, October 29, to make connections and learn about the ways that individuals, congregations, and non-profit organizations are working to end hunger in their communities. Keynote speaker Mikka McCracken, ELCA World Hunger Director for Planning and Engagement, thanked participants for their hunger ministry and support
Governor Releases Blueprint for a Hunger-Free PA
LAMPa applauds the Wolf Administration on the recent unveiling of its food security plan – Setting the Table: A Blueprint for a Hunger-free PA, and urges ELCA hunger leaders to bring their faith to the table to help make that goal a reality. After meeting with anti-hunger advocates, including LAMPa, Gov. Tom
LAMPa Names Tracey DePasquale New Director
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (LAMPa) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey DePasquale as its new director. DePasquale has served as interim director since December, following the promotion of the Rev. Amy Reumann to a post in Washington, D.C.
#ELCADayofService Included Advocacy In PA
Putting their voices as well as their hands to God’s work, some congregations added advocacy to their day of service on September 7. In Gettysburg, Lutherans picked up litter, cleaned a soup kitchen, worked at a homeless shelter, served dinner at a migrant work camp, gleaned apples for the area
