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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505
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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
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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
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UID:12930-1713225600-1713311999@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
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
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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
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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T130000
DTSTAMP:20240122T001548Z
CREATED:20240122T001515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T001548Z
UID:13273-1707897600-1707915600@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:LAMPa staff and ecumenical partners will offer Ashes-to-Go at the state Capitol on Feb. 14 to mark the beginning of Lent. \nWe will be on the front steps of the Capitol  from 8-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. to offer prayer and ashes. Although this is not currently a session day\, you may wish to invite your lawmakers and staff who observe but who cannot be in their home congregation on that day. \nWhy Ashes? \nAsh Wednesday is a Christian holy day marking the beginning of the Lenten season. The practice of marking our foreheads with ashes is reminiscent of the ancient practice of showing one’s grief and mourning by wearing sack cloth and sprinkling one’s head with ashes. Ash Wednesday reminds us of our own mortality and launches us into the season of repentance with words that connect us all – “Remember that you are dust\, and to dust you shall return.” In our frail\, mortal selves the unending grace of God\, and our status also as beloved children of God\, is made all the more powerful. \nWhy at the Capitol? \nThe great paradox of Ash Wednesday is the Gospel reading assigned for the day is from Matthew 6\, beginning with words of warning:  “Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them.” The practice of giving and receiving ashes in a place as public as the Pennsylvania State Capitol seems at odds with the words of Jesus\, right? \nAnd yet it is a practice done not for the sake of parading our piety\, but rather to offer a sacred moment of pause\, repentance\, and remembrance to those who might not have another moment in their day to hear these words of truth and hope. We go into public spaces with ashes to remind ourselves and others of our connection and our common need for grace. \nThe Capitol\, where the law of the land is made\, is a space in need of grace as much as anywhere else. Those who hold power need to be reminded of their humanity\, frailty\, and connection to others as much as anyone else. So\, this practice is not antithetical to Jesus’ words\, but rather a way to remind all of our need for Jesus\, and to be mindful of Jesus’ words as he ends the Gospel in today’s lectionary – “where your treasure is\, there your heart will be also.” By offering ashes and prayer to those who pass by on the street and those who work in the Capitol\, we confess our common need for grace.  We affirm the vocation of those who serve and encourage them to carry the grace and love they receive into their work\, so that justice might be achieved for all of God’s beloved. \n 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/ash-wednesday-2024/
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Homepage Event,Vigil
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240211
DTSTAMP:20240130T205849Z
CREATED:20240117T172621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T205849Z
UID:13289-1707350400-1707609599@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:2024 Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register and join the 2024 Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Conference. \nPasa seeks to cultivate farms and food systems that nourish\, heal & empower. \nThe conference is set to include more than 70 sessions on farming and food systems featuring more than 100 speakers\, social and networking events with fellow farmers and food system changemakers\, and an expansive trade show. \nEvents will take place February 8-10 at the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster. \nYou can visit the conference’s homepage here. \nYou can view registration rates and register here. \nPlease feel free to contact us at LAMPa about your efforts to make a more sustainable and equitable food system for all. Our email is LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/2024-pasa-sustainable-agriculture-conference/
LOCATION:Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Homepage Event,Sustainable Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T160000
DTSTAMP:20240131T150225Z
CREATED:20240130T230227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T150225Z
UID:13317-1707296400-1707408000@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Disaster Case Management
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \nIn this interactive\, two-day\, in-person course\, participants will learn about disaster case management\, its role in disaster recovery\, and the benefits a disaster case manager can offer to communities impacted by disaster. \nParticipants will learn about disaster case management and essential considerations affecting a client’s recovery through discussion\, individual activities\, and group training exercises. \nThis course explores the vital skills and considerations needed to be a disaster case manager\, demonstrates techniques for working with clients and the development of a recovery plan\, and how to present a client’s case to a Long-Term Recovery Group for funding. \nLutheran Disaster Response and its affiliates developed this course to build the capacity to sustain professional\, standardized disaster services\, strengthen the resilience of communities affected by disasters that receive little attention\, and reduce people’s suffering\, especially vulnerable populations who are often underserved and uninsured. This course is designed for anyone interested in helping the community after a natural or human-caused disaster. \nWednesday\, February 7\, and Thursday\, February 8 \n9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day \nLunch provided | Kansas City\, Mo. \nPresented in partnership with the Kansas City Regional COAD \nAttendance at both days required | Register Online \nFacilitators: Maryn Olson and Kristyne Duffy \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/introduction-to-disaster-case-management/
LOCATION:Independence Utilities Center\, 17221 East 23rd Street South\, Independence\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T173000
DTSTAMP:20240130T231508Z
CREATED:20240130T213341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T231508Z
UID:13314-1706716800-1706722200@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Justice 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \n“Environmental Justice 101” is an interactive workshop which will provide a brief history of the concept of environmental justice\, a survey of current issues\, and important considerations for disaster response\, recovery\, and resilience work in “environmental justice” communities. \nWednesday\, January 31 \n4:00 p.m. ET \n90 min | Online via Zoom \nFacilitator: Rev. Matthew Zemanick \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/environmental-justice-101/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T160000
DTSTAMP:20240130T213222Z
CREATED:20240130T213222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T213222Z
UID:13312-1706191200-1706198400@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:LDR Connections to Synods and Congregations
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \n“LDR Connections to Synods and Congregations” is designed to help synods and congregations understand the different ways to be involved in disaster response. The course identifies the different phases of a disaster and examines disaster’s broader definition\, from weather-related events to care for the creation\, school shootings\, and water crises. The course also covers the importance of volunteers. It prepares participants with an overview of forms\, processes\, orientation\, and ways to best utilize volunteers in the ways your synod or congregation may want to become involved with Lutheran Disaster Response. \nThursday\, January 25 \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/ldr-connections-to-synods-and-congregations/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T160000
DTSTAMP:20240112T174029Z
CREATED:20231220T140629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T174029Z
UID:13026-1706108400-1706112000@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Voices of Faith in Climate Action: COP28 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar by ELCA Witness in Society and learn about the Lutheran presence and major decisions at the recent 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC). \nConnect your local\, state\, and federal actions and passions with developments on the global scene as moved by Lutheran participants in Dubai at the recently-concluded 2023 U.N. Climate Change Conference. We are all living into the hope and promise that we can make a difference in this Kairos moment. \nThe webinar will be held Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024\, from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. \nIt will feature Lutherans who attended COP28. \nYou can register for the webinar here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/voices-of-faith-in-climate-action-cop28-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Climate,Homepage Event,Sustainable Agriculture,Water Justice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240116
DTSTAMP:20240112T173600Z
CREATED:20231208T164217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T173600Z
UID:12788-1705190400-1705363199@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:MLK Service Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Lutherans around PA will celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. See below for official synodical events. If your congregation or community is celebrating in a different way\, let us know at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. \n  \nSoutheastern Pennsylvania Synod \nSunday\, January 14\, 2024 \nThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA and the African Descent Lutheran Association Philadelphia Chapter are hosting a Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Memorial Worship Service. \nWhen: 3:00 p.m. \nWhere: Christ’s Lutheran Church in Oreland. \nMonday\, January 15\, 2024 – Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Day 2024 \nJoin Lutheran Disaster Response – Eastern PA in marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day in service to neighbors near and far. \nJoin volunteers at the Philadelphia campus of United Lutheran Seminary to collect and assemble disaster and hygiene kits and to learn basic repair and rebuilding skills such as spackling\, painting\, safety and use of power tools — skills that can be put to use in disaster response or other service projects. \nFor more information\, email Heidi Shilanskas at hshilanskas@gmail.com. \nSchedule \n9:30 a.m.  Arrival (coffee and snacks available) \nPack kits and Open House Tables \nWorship \n12:00 p.m.  Community Lunch \nRegistration is required for lunch. \nA free will offering will be collected to offset lunch costs. \nAll ages are welcome. \nYou can visit the event page on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod website here. \n  \nLower Susquehanna Synod \nSunday\, January 14\, 2024 \nBe part of a Rev. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Interfaith Celebration\, co-sponsored by the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the ELCA. \nThe celebration’s theme is Building Beloved Community: A Theology of Doing. For more information about the theme and its roots in Dr. King’s philosophy of nonviolence and social change\, visit this page. \nJoin a panel moderated by the Rev. Carla Christopher and featuring the Rev. Matthew Best\, along with an intergenerational and multi-racial gathering of faith leaders across traditions and areas of the Harrisburg Metropolitan Area. \nWhen: 3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. \nWhere: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church\, 2339 N. 6th Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110 \nThe event includes a worship service\, a panel\, and an advocacy fair with refreshments. \n  \nSt. John’s Lutheran Church\, Melrose Park – MLK Day of Service Project \nMembers of St. John’s Lutheran Church are making fleece scarves for The Welcome Church. \nThey are also assembling Soups in a Jar for cancer patients to be served by the Breathing Room in Elkins Park. \nActivities will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on MLK Day.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/mlk-service-day-2024/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary: Philadelphia Campus\, 7301 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event,Interfaith,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T163000
DTSTAMP:20231013T135443Z
CREATED:20231003T145553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T135443Z
UID:12125-1699452000-1699461000@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Depolarization: A Virtual Workshop for Discipleship in A Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Across the church\, we encounter longing for an end to division and hear yearning in the honest question: How do we respond to people who believe (fill in the blank)? One year from the 2024 election and just weeks from Thanksgiving\, when many of us will gather at tables with family members we may feel we no longer know\, this question takes on deeper urgency. In this virtual interactive workshop\, Silas Kulkarni\, ELCA Director of Strategy and Advocacy\, will give an introduction to the who\, why\, and how of depolarization work\, particularly in the context of faith-based advocacy. As Christians\, we are called by Jesus to love our enemies and to do the work of justice. Sometimes these two calls can seem like they are in tension\, if not outright opposition.  Focusing on the use of tools and trainings from the depolarization organization\, Braver Angels (www.braverangels.org)\, Kulkarni will introduce a model for loving engagement across ideological and cultural divides\, that neither precludes passionate advocacy\, nor requires taking a “middle of the road” position. He will also point to opportunities and resources for learning more and continuing beyond this introductory session. The event is a partnership of LAMPa and United Lutheran Seminary.  The workshop is a rescheduled\, more in-depth exploration of the presentation that had been planned for Lutheran Day in the Capitol 2023. Participants will receive materials for the workshop ahead of time.  Register here. \nYou can view and download bulletin inserts from the event here. Color insert. B&W insert. \nAbout the workshop leader: \nSilas Kulkarni is the Director of Strategy & Advocacy in the ELCA Washington office. He focuses on federal policy advocacy as well as the strategic intersections of that work with the broader work of ELCA Witness in Society. Before coming to this position\, he served as Senior Fellow for Public Discourse at the grassroots\, depolarization organization Braver Angels\, helping facilitate productive conversations between conservatives and progressives. He brings this spirit of willingness to engage with politically diverse communities to his work in the ELCA. Kulkarni has also worked as a teacher in low-income communities\, as a grassroots organizer\, and as co-founder and executive director of an educational equity nonprofit. He lives in Washington\, D.C.\, with his wife\, ELCA pastor Julie Bringman\, and their two children.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/depolarization-a-virtual-workshop-for-discipleship-in-a-democracy/
LOCATION:Virtual\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T120000
DTSTAMP:20231013T135323Z
CREATED:20231003T142230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T135323Z
UID:12118-1698397200-1698408000@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Depolarization: A Workshop for Discipleship in A Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Across the church\, we encounter longing for an end to division and hear yearning in the honest question: How do we respond to people who believe (fill in the blank)?  In this interactive in-person workshop to be held at United Lutheran Seminary’s Gettysburg campus\, Silas Kulkarni\, ELCA Director of Strategy and Advocacy\, will give an introduction to the who\, why\, and how of depolarization work\, particularly in the context of faith-based advocacy. As Christians\, we are called by Jesus to love our enemies and to do the work of justice. Sometimes these two calls can seem like they are in tension\, if not outright opposition.  Focusing on the use of tools and trainings from the depolarization organization\, Braver Angels (www.braverangels.org)\, Kulkarni will introduce a model for loving engagement across ideological and cultural divides\, that neither precludes passionate advocacy\, nor requires taking a “middle of the road” position. He will also point to opportunities and resources for learning more and continuing beyond this introductory session. The event is a partnership of LAMPa and United Lutheran Seminary.  The workshop is a rescheduled\, more in-depth exploration of the presentation that had been planned for Lutheran Day in the Capitol 2023. \nA Kindling Faith event\, and part of an Appalachian Rostered Leaders gathering\, this workshop is open to all —  not just rural rostered leaders.*  Register here for the in-person workshop as part of the Rural Pastors retreat on Oct. 27.    NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO ALL — NOT JUST RURAL ROSTERED LEADERS. \nRegister here for an interactive online training on Nov. 8.  \nFind the complete schedule of the two-day event here. SELA Fall 23 Event Schedule \nYou can view and download bulletin inserts from the event here: Color insert. B&W insert. \nAbout the workshop leader: \nSilas Kulkarni is the Director of Strategy & Advocacy in the ELCA Washington office. He focuses on federal policy advocacy as well as the strategic intersections of that work with the broader work of ELCA Witness in Society. Before coming to this position\, he served as Senior Fellow for Public Discourse at the grassroots\, depolarization organization Braver Angels\, helping facilitate productive conversations between conservatives and progressives. He brings this spirit of willingness to engage with politically diverse communities to his work in the ELCA. Kulkarni has also worked as a teacher in low-income communities\, as a grassroots organizer\, and as co-founder and executive director of an educational equity nonprofit. He lives in Washington\, D.C.\, with his wife\, ELCA pastor Julie Bringman\, and their two children. \n 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/depolarization-a-workshop-for-discipleship-in-a-democracy/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary\, 61 Seminary Ridge\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T130000
DTSTAMP:20231013T135256Z
CREATED:20231003T141325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T135256Z
UID:12704-1698321600-1698411600@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Bold Humility: A Model of Accompaniment  for Appalachian Ministry
DESCRIPTION:United Lutheran Seminary’s Kindling Faith Program hosts Bold Humility: A Model of Accompaniment for Appalachian Ministry\, Oct. 26-27. at the Gettysburg campus\, 61 Seminary Ridge\, Gettysburg. The event is being organized by the Symposium of Evangelical Lutherans in Appalachia (SELA) and the Town and Country Church Institute (TCCI). LAMPa is collaborating on this event. \n \nThis rural rostered leaders retreat features the keynote “Bold Humility from Appalachia to Guatemala and Back” with the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Hope-Tringali and an interactive workshop “Depolarization and Church Advocacy: An Introduction” with Silas Kulkarni\, Director of Strategy & Advocacy in the ELCA Washigton office\, on Friday. (Friday’s session is open to all — not just rostered leaders.) \nBreakout conversations include: “How does the pastor/deacon (and their family) exist short or long term in low-income communities?” with the Revs. Jess & Jason Felici; “Women in Appalachian Ministry—What are the Gender-Based Challenges?” with the Rev. Sherri Schafer; “Forms of Nostalgia within Appalachian Ministries” with the Rev. Dr. Martin Otto-Zimmann; and “Mission Trips in Appalachia Do’s & Don’t’s (When You Go and When You Welcome)” with the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Hope-Tringali. \nPlease see the complete schedule: SELA Fall 23 Event Schedule \nRegister here for the in-person events at ULS Gettysburg. * \n\nPLEASE NOTE: The in-person interactive depolarization workshop at ULS on Friday is open to all\, not just rostered leaders. \n\nThe Depolarization training will be offered again as an online interactive workshop from 2-4:30 p.m. on November 8.  Register here for the online workshop.  
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/bold-humility-a-model-of-accompaniment-for-appalachian-ministry/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary\, 61 Seminary Ridge\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T025959
DTSTAMP:20230131T214620Z
CREATED:20230131T214620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T214620Z
UID:11658-1679281200-1679367599@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Kindling Faith: Lazareth Lecture - "What is Christian Nationalism?"
DESCRIPTION:White Christian Nationalism is the dangerous belief that America is –and must remain – a Christian nation founded for its white Christian inhabitants\, and that our laws and policies must reflect this premise. Such ideologies can lead to the erosion of democracy and the rise of authoritarianism and fascism. Rev. Dr. Pamela Cooper-White\, author of The Psychology of Christian Nationalism offers keen insights into the nature of this movement and how critical-thinking Christians can provide a much-needed counter-narrative to this fear-based rhetoric. \nSPEAKER: The Rev. Pamela Cooper-White\, Ph.D.\, is the Christiane Brooks Johnson Professor of Psychology and Religion and for the past 3 years served as Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs\, at Union Theological Seminary\, New York.  She also serves as Assisting Priest at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City.  She earned her MDiv and a PhD in historical musicology from Harvard University\, and a PhD in clinical social work at the Chicago Institute for Clinical Social Work. \nPrior to serving at Union Seminary\, she was the Ben G. and Nancye Clapp Gautier Professor of Pastoral Theology\, Care and Counseling at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur\, Georgia\, and Co-Director of the Atlanta Theological Association’s ThD program in pastoral counseling; and from1999-2008 she was associate and then full Professor of Pastoral Theology at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (now ULS). \nIn person on the Philadelphia campus of ULS and livestreamed on the ULS YouTube channel. \nThis event is free and open to the public. A reception and book signing will follow the event.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/kindling-faith-lazareth-lecture-what-is-christian-nationalism/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary: Philadelphia Campus\, 7301 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Education,Social Justice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230322
DTSTAMP:20230131T214620Z
CREATED:20230131T214620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T214620Z
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SUMMARY:Kindling Faith: Lazareth Lecture - "What is Christian Nationalism?"
DESCRIPTION:White Christian Nationalism is the dangerous belief that America is –and must remain – a Christian nation founded for its white Christian inhabitants\, and that our laws and policies must reflect this premise. Such ideologies can lead to the erosion of democracy and the rise of authoritarianism and fascism. Rev. Dr. Pamela Cooper-White\, author of The Psychology of Christian Nationalism offers keen insights into the nature of this movement and how critical-thinking Christians can provide a much-needed counter-narrative to this fear-based rhetoric. \nSPEAKER: The Rev. Pamela Cooper-White\, Ph.D.\, is the Christiane Brooks Johnson Professor of Psychology and Religion and for the past 3 years served as Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs\, at Union Theological Seminary\, New York.  She also serves as Assisting Priest at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City.  She earned her MDiv and a PhD in historical musicology from Harvard University\, and a PhD in clinical social work at the Chicago Institute for Clinical Social Work. \nPrior to serving at Union Seminary\, she was the Ben G. and Nancye Clapp Gautier Professor of Pastoral Theology\, Care and Counseling at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur\, Georgia\, and Co-Director of the Atlanta Theological Association’s ThD program in pastoral counseling; and from1999-2008 she was associate and then full Professor of Pastoral Theology at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (now ULS). \nIn person on the Philadelphia campus of ULS and livestreamed on the ULS YouTube channel. \nThis event is free and open to the public. A reception and book signing will follow the event.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/kindling-faith-lazareth-lecture-what-is-christian-nationalism-2/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary: Philadelphia Campus\, 7301 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Education,Social Justice
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