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SUMMARY:ELCA Youth Gathering and Young Adult Gathering 2024
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering or the Young Adult Gathering! The Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) and the tAble events will also be taking place as part of the Gathering’s ministries.  \nIf you won’t be a participant\, there are also opportunities to volunteer and lead at the gatherings.  \nWho: ELCA youth and young adults  \nWhere: New Orleans\, LA  \nWhen: July 13-16\, 2024 – MYLE and the tAble; July 16-20\, 2024 – ELCA Youth Gathering and Young Adult Gathering  \nWhy: Gather with peers from across the ELCA for a week of faith formation spent in interactive learning\, worship\, Bible study\, service and fellowship  \nThe gathering takes place every three years and strives to be a space in which young people grow in faith and are challenged and inspired to live their faith in their daily lives.  \nThis year’s theme is “Created to be.”  \nYou can sign up for the ELCA Youth Gathering gNews here.  \nYou can learn more about registration for the ELCA Youth Gathering here. You can register here.  \nYou can learn more about registration for the ELCA Young Adult Gathering here. You can register here.  \nLet us know if you or other members of your congregation will be joining the Gathering. You can send us a message at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. We are happy to walk alongside your participation in this faith-filled church event and connect the Gathering’s ministries to advocacy.  \nFind us at the Witness in Society Booth at the Interactive Center! Be entered in a drawing to win a free week at a PA Lutheran Camp!
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/elca-youth-gathering-and-young-adult-gathering-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T123000
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SUMMARY:Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania Landlord Engagement Virtual Summit: Leveraging Funding Sources for Housing Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Join our partners in the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania for the “Landlord Engagement Virtual Summit: Leveraging Funding Sources for Housing Solutions.” The 2024 summit will be held virtually on June 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nAs rents\, utilities\, food\, and other basic needs rise faster than incomes\, the shortage of affordable housing is growing. Developing a landlord engagement strategy can be an important way to work to end homelessness and ensure all our neighbors live with dignity and a place to call home. \nThe insightful and interactive summit will focus on harnessing key funding sources to create a lasting landlord engagement strategy in your community. Leaders will be discussing: \n\nBest practices in using HUD homelessness funding for landlord engagement.\nLeveraging existing state resources like PHARE\, the state housing trust fund\, and Home4Good.\nGetting the latest updates on HOME ARP administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development to fund housing location activities.\nGetting creative with CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) to fund incentives like home repair programs.\n\nLearn how these resources can be utilized to support effective engagement with landlords\, leading to better housing solutions for families overcoming homelessness. \nSpeakers: \n\nAmy Sechrist\, Senior Policy Officer\, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency\nBrenden Auman\, Economic Development Consultant\, PA Department of Community & Economic Development\nCalan Charlton\, Vice President\, CRA Strategic Program Manager\, Truist\nJoe Savage\, Senior Regional Advisor\, United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH)\nModerator: Gale Schwartz\, Associate Director Policy & Programs\, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania\n\nLAMPa is a member of the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania. Let us know if you plan to join! You can send us a message at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. \nYou can register for the event here. \nYou can find more resources from the Housing Alliance on landlord engagement here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/housing-alliance-of-pennsylvania-landlord-engagement-virtual-summit-leveraging-funding-sources-for-housing-solutions/
LOCATION:Virtual\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homelessness,Homepage Event,Housing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T210000
DTSTAMP:20240625T193253Z
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SUMMARY:Lutherans Restoring Creation - June Connections Call
DESCRIPTION:Our Kairos Moment \nJoin LAMPa’s partners\, Lutherans Restoring Creation\, and Ryan Cumming\, Program Director\, Theological Ethics\, Education\, and Community Engagement to explore the ELCA’s brand new study guide\, “Our Kairos Moment: A Study Guide on Earth’s Climate Crisis\,” based on the ELCA’s 2023 social message. This is a four-session study guide for small groups and is available for Earth Day–or any day–to inspire learning and action. It uses videos\, storytelling\, bible studies\, and interactive activities to help your group explore the effects of climate change on communities in the U.S. and around the world and inspire one another to effective action. Each session–which can be done independently or as part of an educational series–ends with suggested activities participants can take part in in the days or weeks following their time together. \nVisit Faith and Society – Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (elca.org) to download your copy today. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/lutherans-restoring-creation-june-connections-call/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Climate,Education,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T203000
DTSTAMP:20240520T123933Z
CREATED:20240520T123324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T123933Z
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SUMMARY:Kindling Faith - "Introduction to Social Teachings" with Dr. Roger Willer
DESCRIPTION:Join Kindling Faith for “Introduction to Social Teachings” with Dr. Roger Willer\, Director of Theological Ethics for the ELCA. \nThe learning session will take place online via Zoom from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on June 25. \nParticipation costs $20 per individual or $80 per congregation with no limit to the number in attendance. \nYou can register here. Please contact Pastor Martin Otto-Zimmann or your synod office for possible support and payment options. \nPlease check out our event pages for each event in the Kindling Faith series\, called “What does it mean to be Lutheran in a crucial election year?\,” and let LAMPa know if you plan to join any of the sessions. \nYou can find a page with all programming in the series here. \nKindling Faith: Learning Never Ends is a program of United Lutheran Seminary (ULS)\, a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/kindling-faith-introduction-to-social-teachings-with-dr-roger-willer/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Education,Elections,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTSTAMP:20240607T130640Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2024
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom\, a time to gather in community and commemorate the official\, announced end of slavery in the U.S.\, even if the history of oppression\, racism\, and anti-Black violence that characterized it are still part of our story in church and in the United States.  \nAs ELCA Lutherans set free in Christ to seek community and to seek justice\, it is our duty to act against present injustices\, speak to our shared witness of Christ and of injustice in this world\, and join in the celebration of freedom that is Juneteenth.  \nRead an ELCA blog post from our ELCA Racial Justice Ministries director on reckoning with the legacy of slavery while moving forward here.  \nA Living Lutheran article on Juneteenth\, freedom\, and our common humanity\, written by an ELCA pastor\, is available here.  \nELCA worship resources for Juneteenth can be found here.  \nLAMPa is happy to accompany ELCA communities in the pursuit of justice and to connect them with resources for advocacy. Let us know what you are doing for Juneteenth and how we can support you by sending us an email at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/juneteenth-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240618
DTSTAMP:20240520T123056Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T123056Z
UID:13034-1718582400-1718668799@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Commemoration of the Emmanuel Nine 2024
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the ELCA commemorates the Emmanuel Nine on June 17. The Emmanuel Nine are nine people who were shot and killed on June 17\, 2015\, during a Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston\, South Carolina.  \nOur relationship to the shooter\, as well as two of the slain\, reminds us of both our complicity and our calling. The commemoration calls for us to repent for the sins of racism and white supremacy—sins that too often are present in our lives and that too often harm those who are Black and indigenous—and to rededicate ourselves to the Christ who makes us one and makes us whole.  \nThe ELCA offers resources for the commemoration here. Several resources are for worship and sharing in community.  \nYou can sign the ELCA Anti-Racism Pledge here.  \nLAMPa is happy to accompany ELCA communities in the pursuit of justice and to connect them with resources for advocacy. Let us know how you are marking the commemoration of the Emmanuel Nine in your congregation or synod and how we can support you by sending us an email at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/commemoration-of-the-emmanuel-nine-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event,Racial Justice,Social Justice,Vigil,Violence
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20240105T181004Z
CREATED:20231223T132307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T181004Z
UID:13061-1718323200-1718495999@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA Assembly.  \nSynod Assembly will be June 14-15\, 2024.  \nIt will be held at PennWest California.  \nMore details will be shared as they are made available in the coming months.  \nFeel free to reach out to us with more information here: LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/southwestern-pennsylvania-synod-assembly-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20240105T181322Z
CREATED:20231220T133630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T181322Z
UID:13066-1718323200-1718495999@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Upper Susquehanna Synod Assembly 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the ELCA Assembly.  \nSynod Assembly will be June 14-15\, 2024.  \nSynod assembly information can be found here\, with more to come for 2024’s assembly.  \nMore details will be shared as they are made available in the coming months.  \nFeel free to reach out to us with more information here: LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/upper-susquehanna-synod-assembly-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20240105T181456Z
CREATED:20231220T132914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T181456Z
UID:13063-1718323200-1718495999@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Allegheny Synod Assembly 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Allegheny Synod of the ELCA Assembly.  \nSynod Assembly will be June 14-15\, 2024.  \nMore details will be shared as they are made available in the coming months.  \nFeel free to reach out to us with more information here: LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/allegheny-synod-assembly-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allegheny Synod":MAILTO:office@alleghenysynod.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTSTAMP:20240301T180259Z
CREATED:20240301T180259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T180259Z
UID:13447-1717804800-1717891199@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA Assembly.  \nSynod Assembly will be June 8\, 2024.  \nAssembly will be held on Zoom and at Atonement Lutheran Church in Wyomissing.  \nSynod assembly information can be found here\, with more to come for 2024’s assembly.  \nMore details will be shared as they are made available in the coming months.  \nFeel free to reach out to us with more information here: LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/northeastern-pennsylvania-synod-assembly-2024/
LOCATION:Atonement Lutheran Church\, 5 Wyomissing Blvd.\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTSTAMP:20240430T173407Z
CREATED:20240105T225815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T173407Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Pennsylvania Housing Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Rural Pennsylvania Housing Summit\, hosted by the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania. \nThe summit will be held at Seven Springs Mountain Resort on June 5. \nFor the second year\, the summit will cover Housing Alliance priority topics to address the frustration over the lack of resources and affordable housing options that many rural communities face. \nFor specific questions about the summit\, reach out to Alison at alison@housingalliancepa.org. \nTo connect with LAMPa about housing advocacy\, send us a message at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. \nYou can visit the website of the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/rural-pennsylvania-housing-summit-2024/
LOCATION:Seven Springs Mountain Resort\, 777 Water Wheel Drive\, Seven Springs\, PA\, 15622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event,Housing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240602
DTSTAMP:20240105T181554Z
CREATED:20231220T134220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T181554Z
UID:13060-1717113600-1717286399@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Lower Susquehanna Synod Assembly 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the ELCA Assembly.  \nSynod Assembly will be May 31 and June 1\, 2024. Edification Day will be May 18\, 2024.  \nAssembly will be held on Zoom and at Trinity Camp Hill.  \nSynod assembly information can be found here\, with more to come for 2024’s assembly.  \nMore details will be shared as they are made available in the coming months.  \nFeel free to reach out to us with more information here: LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/lower-susquehanna-synod-assembly-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T150000
DTSTAMP:20240130T231013Z
CREATED:20240130T231013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T231013Z
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SUMMARY:Western Region Community of Practice Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \nJoin LDR’s Western Region Community of Practice Discussion to network with peers and colleagues. This is a recurring\, quarterly online gathering. \nThursday\, May 16 \n2:00 p.m. ET \n1 hour | Online via Zoom \nConvener: Sean Coffman \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/western-region-community-of-practice-discussion/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240510
DTSTAMP:20240325T191507Z
CREATED:20231215T130417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T191507Z
UID:12933-1715212800-1715299199@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Lutheran Day in the Capitol 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Lutheran Day in the Capitol and a celebration of LAMPa’s 45th anniversary! \nWho: Lutheran advocates\, leaders\, and partners from around Pennsylvania \nWhen: Thursday\, May 9. \nWhere: Trinity Lutheran Church Camp Hill and the PA State Capitol in Harrisburg \nWhy: Education\, inspiration\, and advocacy on issues that matter \nCelebrate LAMPa’s 45th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of ELCA World Hunger at a gala celebration of advocates at the Harrisburg Hilton in the evening. \nContinuing education certificates of attendance will be made available for ELCA rostered leaders. \nFind out more and register here! 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/lutheran-day-in-the-capitol-2024/
LOCATION:Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church\, Camp Hill\, 2000 Chestnut St.\, Camp Hill\, PA\, 17011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event,Hunger,Interfaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T160000
DTSTAMP:20240130T231119Z
CREATED:20240130T231119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T231119Z
UID:13344-1714986000-1715270400@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:National VOAD Conference & CoP Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \nNational VOAD is excited to announce the theme for the 2024 National VOAD Conference being held in Phoenix\, Arizona\, May 6-9 is “United in Service.” The conference aims to minimize and alleviate the effects of disasters\, encourage cooperation\, communication\, coordination\, and collaboration\, and enhance service delivery to affected communities. \nThroughout the conference\, LDR will host a booth\, so plan to stop by and say ‘hi’ to LDR national staff or regional partners. \nYou’re also invited to join LDR on Wednesday\, May 8\, for an evening dinner for informal networking with your Community of Practice peers. Keep your eyes out for an RSVP as we get closer to the conference. \nLearn more about the conference at the NVOAD website. \nMonday\, May 6 through Thursday\, May 9 \n9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day \nLunch provided | Phoenix\, Arizona \nConveners: Multiple LDR National Staff \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/national-voad-conference-cop-dinner/
LOCATION:Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak\, Phoenix\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505
DTSTAMP:20240105T181646Z
CREATED:20240105T181646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T181646Z
UID:13238-1714694400-1714867199@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA Assembly.  \nSynod Assembly will be May 3-4\, 2024.  \nThe event page can be found here.  \nMore details will be shared as they are made available in the coming months.  \nFeel free to reach out to us with more information here: LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/southeastern-pennsylvania-synod-assembly-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T200000
DTSTAMP:20231220T142927Z
CREATED:20231220T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T142927Z
UID:13033-1713855600-1713902400@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:2024 General Primary Election
DESCRIPTION:Make your voice heard and vote in the upcoming 2024 Pennsylvania primary election!  \nThe primary election will take place Tuesday\, April 23\, 2024. You can vote in person at your polling place that day.  \nTuesday\, April 23\, 2024\, is also the last day for County Boards of Election to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots. All ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. to be counted.  \nPolls are open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  \nIf you’re unsure whether or not you are currently registered to vote in PA or are unsure whether or not your voter registration is up to date\, you can check your voter registration status here.  \nYou can find your polling place here.  \nIf you have any questions\, you can call 1.877.VOTESPA (1.877.868.3772).  \nYou can find contact information for your county election officials here.  \nThis page from the Pennsylvania Department of State has more information about upcoming elections.  \nYou can learn more about primary elections and other types of elections here. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/2024-general-primary-election/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Elections
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTSTAMP:20231215T125913Z
CREATED:20231215T125913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T125913Z
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SUMMARY:Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot for the primary election
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the deadline to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot before the upcoming Pennsylvania primary elections! \nThe last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot is Tuesday\, April 16. Applications must be received by your county election board by this date. \nTuesday\, April 23\, is the primary election. Completed ballots must be received by your county election office by this date. Postmarks are not enough. \nYou can register to vote online and find more information about voter registration here. You can also find information about voter registration here. \nYou can find information about voting by mail-in or absentee ballot here. \nYou can apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot online here. \nYou can also apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot by submitting your completed physical application to your county election office\, either by hand or by mail. Here are blank applications for mail-in ballots and absentee ballots. The Pennsylvania Department of State also has applications in some languages other than English (listed under “Option 2: Apply for a Mail Ballot by mail“). You can also request a physical application in person at your county voter office. \nInformation about becoming an annual mail voter can be found here. \nInformation about third party ballot delivery for mail voting and designating an agent\, along with the form\, can be found here. \nInformation about the accessible remote ballot marking solution for mail voting can be found here. \nIf you’re unsure whether or not you are currently registered to vote in PA or are unsure whether or not your voter registration is up to date\, you can check your voter registration status here. \nYou can find your polling place here. \nIf you have any questions\, you can call 1.877.VOTESPA (1.877.868.3772). \nYou can find contact information for your county election officials here. \nThis page from the Pennsylvania Department of State has more information about upcoming elections.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/last-day-to-apply-for-a-mail-in-or-civilian-absentee-ballot-for-the-primary-election/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T120000
DTSTAMP:20240130T231212Z
CREATED:20240130T231212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T231212Z
UID:13342-1712577600-1712664000@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Regional VOAD Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \nThis regional VOAD conference is being sponsored by the state VOADs within FEMA Region 3 and include Maryland VOAD\, Delaware VOAD\, Pennsylvania VOAD\, West Virginia VOAD\, DC VOAD and Virginia VOAD. The event will focus on the science behind the increased intensity and frequency of storms\, and other effects communities will continue to see as the result of global warming and climate change. This first regional annual conference will take place at Cacapon State Park\, Berkley Springs\, W. Va. Learn more about this regional VOAD conference by contacting Rev. Phil Huber at chairperson@marylandvoad.org \nMonday\, April 8 and Tuesday\, April 9 \nNoon Monday to noon Tuesday | Berkley Springs\, W. Va. \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/mid-atlantic-regional-voad-conference/
LOCATION:Cacapon State Park\, Berkley Springs\, WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240412
DTSTAMP:20240130T231308Z
CREATED:20240130T231308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T231308Z
UID:13340-1712534400-1712879999@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Mountain West Regional VOAD Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \nThe Mountain West VOAD bolsters relationships and capabilities between states that experience similar challenges in disaster response\, including Alaska\, Colorado\, Oregon\, Idaho\, Utah\, Montana\, Nevada\, Nebraska\, New Mexico\, North Dakota\, South Dakota\, Washington\, and Wyoming. Learn more about the Mountain West VOAD here. \nMonday\, April 8\, through Thursday\, April 11 \nAll day | Seattle\, Wash. \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/mountain-west-regional-voad-conference/
LOCATION:Kent United Methodist Church\, Kent\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240409
DTSTAMP:20231220T162659Z
CREATED:20231215T125543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T162659Z
UID:12927-1712534400-1712620799@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Last day to REGISTER to vote before the primary election
DESCRIPTION:Make sure you’re registered to vote before the upcoming Pennsylvania primary elections! \nThe last day to register to vote before the primary is Monday\, April 8. \nTuesday\, April 23\,  is the primary election. \nYou can register to vote online and find more information about voter registration here. You can also find information about voter registration here. \nYou can also register to vote by submitting your completed physical voter registration application to your county voter registration office\, either by hand or by mail. You can access a blank application here. \nIf you are on active duty in the military or are a hospitalized or bedridden veteran or another type of overseas voter\, you can register to vote and find more information here. \nIf you already registered to vote in PA but need to update something like your name or address\, you can update your voter registration here. \nIf you’re unsure whether or not you are currently registered to vote in PA or are unsure whether or not your voter registration is up to date\, you can check your voter registration status here. \nIf you are already registered to vote in PA\, you can find your polling place here. \nIf you have any questions\, you can call 1.877.VOTESPA (1.877.868.3772). \nYou can find contact information for your county election officials here. \nThis page from the Pennsylvania Department of State has more information about upcoming elections.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/last-day-to-register-to-vote-before-the-primary-election/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T200000
DTSTAMP:20240223T204441Z
CREATED:20231215T125147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T204441Z
UID:12922-1712498400-1712520000@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:The Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.: Fires of Freedom and Cloud of Witnesses
DESCRIPTION:Join the SWPA Synod on Sunday\, April 7\, 2024 at House of Prayer Lutheran Church (2100 W Irwin St\, Aliquippa) for The Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.: Fires of Freedom and Cloud of Witnesses. \nSchedule for Sunday\, April 7 \n2pm – Pre-Event in Aliquippa – more information to follow\n4pm – Education time / Panel Discussion\n5:30pm – Dinner\n6:30pm – Worship with Holy Communion\, with the Rev. CeCee Mills preaching and Bishop Kurt Kusserow presiding \nA livestream will be available for the worship service as well as for the panel discussion. \nChildcare for children age 0-5 is available during this event. Please pre-register for childcare here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/celebration-of-mlks-legacy-in-swpa/
LOCATION:House of Prayer\, Aliquippa\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T130000
DTSTAMP:20240321T202423Z
CREATED:20240321T202400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T202423Z
UID:13501-1711540800-1711544400@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Trans Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION:Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event that celebrates the joy and resilience of trans people and raises awareness about the discrimination and challenges faced worldwide. Lutherans believe that God values and embraces each person as a beloved child\, that the Spirit gives a diversity of gifts for the common good\, and that Jesus Christ calls us to work for justice. LAMPa also recognizes the challenges faced by transgender youth and is deeply troubled that many youth have to navigate bullying\, discrimination\, and attempts to censor their existence through book bans. Our children deserve learning environments where they can flourish academically\, socially\, and emotionally\, free from bigotry and fear. \nOn March 27 at 12:00 p.m.\, make your voices heard at the Pennsylvania State Capitol front steps. Stand in solidarity with organizations like TAKE and the PA Coalition for Trans Youth who are raising voices in support trans kids in the Commonwealth. Show PA legislators that the faith community demands action that ensures the safety and equality of all our children. For those unable to join in person\, we encourage you to seek out events in your local area commemorating Trans Day of Visibility and to support initiatives for all kids to be safe and included. Every act of solidarity contributes to change and compassion. \nFind out more and register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/trans-day-of-visibility/
LOCATION:The Pennsylvania State Capitol\, N. 3rd & State St.\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event,LGBTQ+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T153000
DTSTAMP:20240130T230856Z
CREATED:20240130T230856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T230856Z
UID:13339-1710856800-1710862200@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Psychological First Aid: An Overview
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \n“Psychological First Aid (PFA): An Overview” will introduce the principles and core actions of PFA and describe ways to apply them in post-disaster scenarios and with different survivor needs. PFA\, the practice of recognizing and responding to people experiencing crisis-related stress\, can be used to help yourself and others to cope in the face of stressful events. \nSUGGESTED PREREQUISITES: “Introduction to Disaster or Just in Time: Disaster Response.” \nAlso available online as a self-paced module. \nTuesday\, March 19 \n2:00 p.m. ET \n90 min | Online via Zoom \nFacilitator: Kristyne Duffy \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/psychological-first-aid-an-overview/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T160000
DTSTAMP:20240130T230754Z
CREATED:20240130T230754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T230754Z
UID:13338-1710424800-1710432000@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Connecting the Dots of Long-Term Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \n“Connecting the Dots” is good for all who are involved in or working with developing a Long- Term Recovery Group (LTRG). Long-term recovery has many different components\, terminology\, structures\, and players. The players may be community groups\, faith-based\, other non-profit or for-profit organizations\, and government partners and programs. The most important factor is the need to have the flexibility\, to assist the individuals and families as they navigate the many issues\, programs\, and decisions they will face as they and the community move to “connect the dots” of recovery. \nSUGGESTED PREREQUISITES: “Introduction to Disaster or Just in Time: Disaster Response.” \nThursday\, March 14 \n2:00 p.m. ET \nFacilitator: Sean Coffman \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/connecting-the-dots-of-long-term-recovery/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T170000
DTSTAMP:20240228T144914Z
CREATED:20240226T235249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T144914Z
UID:13432-1709823600-1709830800@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:School Breakfast 101: Implementing Innovative Breakfast Models Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Food Resource & Action Center (FRAC) for their webinar “School Breakfast 101: Implementing Innovative Breakfast Models.” \nThe webinar will take place Thursday\, March 7\, at 3:00 p.m. \nThe School Breakfast program supports student health and learning and improves school attendance; however\, traditional breakfast models\, where breakfast is served before the start of the school day\, hinder participation. Innovative breakfast models\, such as Breakfast After the Bell\, are effective ways to boost participation and ensure children start their day ready to learn. \nYou can join the FRAC this National School Breakfast Week to learn how schools are supporting student success through innovative breakfast models. \nThe FRAC improves the nutrition\, health\, and well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the United States through advocacy\, partnerships\, and by advancing bold and equitable policy solutions. \nLAMPa has been active in advocating for school breakfast for years. Reach out to us at lampa@lutheranadvocacy.org to share about your hunger ministries and advocacy for school breakfast. \nYou can register for the FRAC webinar here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/school-breakfast-101-implementing-innovative-breakfast-models-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Education,Homepage Event,Hunger
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T153000
DTSTAMP:20240130T230659Z
CREATED:20240130T230659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T230659Z
UID:13337-1709649000-1709652600@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Access and Functional Needs in Disasters
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \n“Access and Functional Needs in Disasters” is a workshop that will explore what access and functional needs are\, how they intersect with all phases of disaster\, and what steps you can take to ensure the full needs of the community are being met. \nTuesday\, March 5 \n2:30 p.m. ET \n1 hour | Online via Zoom \nFacilitator: Grete Oanes \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/access-and-functional-needs-in-disasters/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T210000
DTSTAMP:20240130T193528Z
CREATED:20240117T180509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T193528Z
UID:13295-1709064000-1709067600@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Regenerating Life Film Screening with Lutherans Restoring Creation and ELCA World Hunger
DESCRIPTION:Lutherans Restoring Creation and ELCA World Hunger are screening the film Regenerating Life as part of their work to inspire faith communities to grow their climate justice. \nParticipants will convene at 8 p.m.\, Tuesday\, Feb. 27 for film highlights and discussion with the filmmaker and fellow participants. Registrants will receive a link to watch the film on their own before convening online and considering what local action can mean for them and their communities. \nLutherans Restoring Creation and ELCA World Hunger hope to dig into the complicated and critical work of how the land is part of the solution to healing ourselves and the planet. \nInformation about the event can be found here. \nYou can register here. \nRegenerating Life: How to cool the planet\, feed the world\, and live happily ever after is a 2023 documentary film by John Feldman. Here is a page about the film\, including the trailer.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/regenerating-life-film-screening-with-lutherans-restoring-creation-and-elca-world-hunger/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Climate,Environment,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T160000
DTSTAMP:20240130T230554Z
CREATED:20240130T230456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T230554Z
UID:13336-1709042400-1709049600@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Preparedness for Faith-Based Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \n“Preparedness for Faith-Based Organizations” is a 2-hour course designed to precisely define organizational preparedness\, and expand on what it entails\, the six attributes of a prepared organization\, and common challenges that organizations face in becoming prepared. \nSUGGESTED PREREQUISITES: “Introduction to Disaster” or “Just in Time: Disaster Response.” \nAlso available online as a self-paced module. \nTuesday\, February 27 \n2:00 p.m. ET \n2 hours | Online via Zoom \nFacilitator: Sean Coffman \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/preparedness-for-faith-based-organizations/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T120000
DTSTAMP:20240130T230351Z
CREATED:20240130T230351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T230351Z
UID:13334-1708426800-1708430400@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Faith Community Disaster Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \nJoin LDR and Crisis Care Ministries for a discussion about “Faith Community Disaster Preparedness.” The discussion is part of CCM’s Trauma-Informed Faith Communities project\, and their live webinar series “Navigating the Storm.” \nThe Trauma-Informed Faith Communities project is designed to strengthen the capacity of faith and community leaders to better respond to individuals and communities affected by and at risk for experiencing numerous crises and disasters. \nPRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CRISIS CARE MINISTRIES. TO REGISTER\, FOLLOW THIS LINK. \nTuesday\, February 20 \n11:00 a.m. ET \n60 min | Online via Zoom \nFacilitator: LDR Staff \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/faith-community-disaster-preparedness/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response
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