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SUMMARY:Ecology of Grace Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Every time we encounter the news here and around the world\, we are no longer able to avoid what seems like an onslaught of alerts about the state of our world amidst storms and floods\, fires\, and drought as levels and frequencies almost too much to bear. And yet\, as Robin Wall Kimmerer writes in The Serviceberry\, An Economy of Abundance\, “All flourishing is mutual.” \nHow do we live faithfully now? As a companion to our September worship centered upon the “Season of Creation\,” we are delving into how we relate to one another and our surroundings. In the field of biology this practice is the study of ecology. As people of faith how do we approach relating to one another and our world? Our ecology is grounded in grace. \nWe proclaim grace to be God’s gift and love for humanity. It shows up as mercy and forgiveness and love that we receive even when we don’t deserve it. It shows up as making spaces and people whole and holy. It shows up as new life and regeneration in spite of past lives and generations. It shows up as peace and not the constant clashing of wills. \nAnd it always shows up as a reminder that God will never call us disposable. We who are given this gift can then practice reflecting it in the world for the sake of the world. \nJoin five weeks of wisdom and insight on what an “Ecology of Grace” can look like and mean from a variety of perspectives:\nSeptember 10th – Rev. Dr Gil Waldkoenig\, United Lutheran Seminary\nSeptember 17th – Rev Dr. Chad Rimmer\, Dean and Rector\, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary\nSeptember 24th – Dr. Casey Sclar\, The Arboretum at Penn State\nOctober 1st – Dr. Charlie Vasey\, Penn State on building sustainable bio-economies\nOctober 8th – Lutheran Advocacy Ministry and closing Blessing of Creation \nEach week begins promptly at 6:15 pm and ends at 7 pm. \nAttend LIVE in the sanctuary at Grace Lutheran Church\,\n205 S Garner Street\, State College\, PA \nAttend LIVESTREAMED at: https://tinyurl.com/EcologyofGrace \nPost- session video will be available on our YouTube Channel:\nGrace Lutheran State College\, PA\nEmail pastorhetrick@glcpa.org with any questions \nJesus commands us to “love our neighbors as ourselves.” (Mark 12:31). Grace is a place for every body – all ages and stages; races and ethnicities; all sexual orientations\, gender identities\, and gender expressions; those living with neurodiversity\, disabilities and those who currently are not. As a community guided by the call of Jesus\, we are committed to growing in anti
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/ecology-of-grace-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, State College\, 205 S Garner Street\, State College\, PA
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Climate,Environment,Homepage Event,Sustainable Agriculture,Water Justice
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SUMMARY:Deadline to Request Mail-In Ballot
DESCRIPTION:Request your Mail-In Ballot for the November 4 Municipal Election BY 5pm on Tuesday\, October 28\, 2025. \nMail-in and Absentee Ballot | Voting & Election Information | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/deadline-to-request-mail-in-ballot/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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SUMMARY:Faithful Resilience
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URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/faithful-resilience/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Education
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SUMMARY:Countering Christian Nationalism in Pennsylvania: Faith in the Commonwealth for the Common Good
DESCRIPTION:Christian Nationalism is on the rise—especially in Pennsylvania—threatening the heart of our faith and democracy. This retreat invites ELCA candidates for ministry and rostered leaders into a sacred space for truth-telling\, healing\, and hope. Together\, we’ll explore how Christian Nationalism distorts the gospel\, divides communities\, and shows up in our local context—and how we can respond with love\, justice\, and public witness for the good of all. \nSponsored by the Allegheny Synod and Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (LAMPa). \nIn partnership with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC). \nRegister here! \n  \nPricing: \nSingle Occupancy: $350 \nIncludes dinner on Tuesday through lunch on Thursday\, and single occupancy accommodations at Sequanota’s Bowersox center. \nDouble Occupancy: $250 \nIncludes dinner on Tuesday through lunch on Thursday\, and double occupancy accommodations at Sequanota’s Bowersox center. You can indicate preferred roommate at registration\, or one will be assigned. \nCommuter Rate: $185 \nIncludes dinner on Tuesday through lunch on Thursday. \n  \nThanks to regular Mission Support\, the Allegheny Synod Leadership Support Fund is providing discounts for their rostered leaders and candidates who attend this event. Use these promocodes when you register: \nFor all Allegheny Synod Rostered Leaders\, use ALLEGHENYROSTER for $50 off. \nFor Allegheny Synod First Call Rostered Leaders (in the first three years of ordination)\, use ALLEGHENYFIRSTCALL for $100 off. \nFor seminarians and candidates in candidacy through the Allegheny Synod\, use ALLEGHENYCANDIDATE for $150 off. \nThe promocodes should be entered on the first page of registration. It is a small bullet point on the right-hand side of the screen. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/countering-christian-nationalism-in-pennsylvania-faith-in-the-commonwealth-for-the-common-good/
LOCATION:Camp Sequanota\, 368 Sequanota Rd.\, Boswell\, PA\, 15531\, United States
CATEGORIES:Addressing Christian Nationalism,Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event,Racial Justice,Social Justice,Violence
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SUMMARY:Changing by Choice
DESCRIPTION:If we know what we need to do\, why do we fail to do it? \nThis study invites us to apply this age-old question of faith to the problem of climate change. The study features videos recorded at the global climate negotiations in November 2025 and introduces the Global Ethical Stocktake\, a discussion framework developed in 2025 to guide a global conversation on the ethics of climate change. With grace and urgency\, this study will open space to ask hard questions and gain insights into the issue of climate change—and our responsibilities to each other. \nChanging by Choice considers climate change as it intersects with other core concerns for faith communities\, including hunger; migration; disaster response; and violent conflict. And\, using the Global Ethical Stocktake framework\, it brings your group into conversation with people in local communities around the world. \nJoin the discussion by registering on eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979825213509.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/changing-by-choice/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Environment
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SUMMARY:Stories of regrowth & resilience
DESCRIPTION:Stories of Regrowth and Resilience! 4pm AK/5pm PST/ 6pm MT/ 7pm CT/ 8pm ET Hear from Christ the King Lutheran Church who experienced a resurgence of vitality in their church after a bold public witness to the importance of Earth Care. Learn more about their monarch fest\, church “permaculture” food forest\, and share stories together.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/stories-of-regrowth-resilience/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Environment
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SUMMARY:Joint Commission Advocacy Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:advocacy summit
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/joint-commission-advocacy-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Shiloh Baptist Church\, 1500 9th St NW\, Washington\,\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education
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