Presiding Bishop Curry and Minnesota Synod Bishops Condemn Immigration Activity
Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry and ELCA synod bishops from Minnesota share a joint pastoral video message condemning aggressive immigration activity. The bishops acknowledge the uncertainty being experienced by many in Minnesota and in other parts of God’s kingdom, and they remind this church that in our lament we still hold fast to
LAMPa and Lutheran Partners Attend Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition Convening
Left to right: Cricket Hunter, Rev. Linda Theophilus, Daniella Garber, Pastor Jay Eckman On January 15–16, LAMPa and Lutheran partners joined the Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition (PIC) for its annual convening, hosted by Tree of Life Lutheran Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The gathering brought together advocates, organizers, service providers,
Bishop Curry Issues Statement on ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Learn to do good; seek justice; rescue the oppressed; defend the orphan; plead for the widow. (Isaiah 1:17). Alongside our siblings in Christ in Minneapolis and throughout Minnesota and all who have been impacted by aggressive immigration enforcement and violence by federal law enforcement agents, I mourn the shocking shooting death of Renee
LAMPa Supports Young Voices in Advocacy at Winterfest
More than 200 youth and leaders at Lower Susquehanna Synod's annual winter retreat heard from recent LAMPa racial justice fellow Anna Oslikova about the transformative power of advocacy and then took first steps themselves -- writing postcards to policymakers after packing more than 30,000 meals for hungry neighbors. Oslikova, who
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
A Christmas Message from Bishop Curry
In his Christmas message to the church, Bishop Curry delivers a children’s sermon, describing the night when Jesus was born. “One silent night, far away in a town called Bethlehem, the stars twinkled brighter than ever. And the angels were there too. It was as if the whole sky was
LAMPa Communications and Advocacy Engagement Manager To Join SWPA Synod Staff
The Rev. Erin Jones, LAMPa's communications and advocacy engagement manager, has accepted a call to serve as Director for Evangelical Mission in the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod. "LAMPa has been blessed by Pastor Erin's dedication, her passion for justice and her commitment to the gospel," said Director Tracey DePasquale. "As
Pennsylvanians Without Health Coverage Face Skyrocketing Premiums as Enrollment Set to Close
Pennsylvanians without health coverage have until Dec. 15 to enroll through Pennie, Pennsylvania's official health insurance marketplace, but unless Congress acts to extend enhanced tax credits set to expire Dec. 31, they can expect to see premiums increase an average 22 percent over last year, even if they still qualify
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
Bishop Curry Issues Pastoral Message for These Troubled Days
November 12, 2025 When I was installed as your presiding bishop, the preacher proclaimed that in times of division, disruption and fear, God calls us, through love, to lift up one another just as Christ lifts us up. I have taken that to heart and been alert to all the
