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SUMMARY:Kindling Faith: Aging Grace-Fully Author Series: Anne Lamott
DESCRIPTION:Aging Grace-Fully examines how to age with grace\nand live\, fully\, with the physical\, mental and social\nchanges that are often difficult to accept when\ngrowing older.\nJoin us to seek understanding and acceptance of\nthese challenges in our eight-part series featuring\nleading authors who share their knowledge and\nexperiences about aging including suffering\, love\nand loss. \nThis event will be in-person and also streamed. See registration for details
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/https-www-unitedlutheranseminary-edu-calendar-kindling-faith-aging-grace-fully-author-series-anne-lamott/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary Gettysburg campus\, 61 Seminary Ridge\, Gettysburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Homepage Event,Interfaith
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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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SUMMARY:Earth Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day is a time to renew our commitment to be good stewards of God’s creation and to seek justice in relationship with neighbor and creation. There is a movement towards this commitment and relationship powered by people of faith taking action as advocates and as church.  \nEarth Day this year is Monday\, April 22\, 2024. Mark your calendars!  \nWe encourage you to consider integrating creation care into your worship\, faith formation programming\, vigils\, learning opportunities\, and advocacy during this season and during all seasons.  \nLAMPa will provide education and advocacy resources for Earth Day Sunday 2024\, including for hosting a vigil\, so stay tuned for details.  \nLutherans Restoring Creation has held Earth Day worship services in the past and facilitates relationships among Lutherans engaging in the work and practices of restoring creation. Check out their five ways to celebrate Earth Day as church here. You can also view materials\, including video recordings of past Earth Day services\, on their website.  \nIn the spirit of continually reforming as Lutherans\, loving and caring for all of creation\, and living in the teachings of our Social Statement “Caring for Creation: Vision\, Hope\, and Justice\,” Lutherans Restoring Creation has also created Five Theses for Earth Day.  \nLet us know what you are doing in your synod\, congregation\, and community by sending a note to LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. We at LAMPa would be happy to engage with you and to share advocacy resources to support our collective care for creation on Earth Day. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/earth-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Climate,Interfaith,Sustainable Agriculture,Vigil,Water Justice
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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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SUMMARY:With One Voice: End Gun Violence Now
DESCRIPTION:Join LAMPa and ecumenical and interfaith partners in Harrisburg Nov. 14-15 as we come together to raise our voices against gun violence. The gathering aims to create awareness\, foster dialogue\, and inspire action toward a safer future for all. Through engaging discussions\, thought-provoking presentations\, and legislative visits\, we will explore the urgent need for change in our communities. Together\, we can work toward a society free from the devastating effects of gun violence.  \nRegister here. Then let LAMPa know you’re coming by emailing us at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org with GUN VIOLENCE in the subject line. \nFor more information about the latest mass shooting in Lewiston\, ME\, click here. \nTo learn more about ELCA social teaching on gun violence\, click here. LAMPa has supported legislation supporting universal background checks and red flag laws. \nThe Events:  \nTues.\, Nov. 14\, 2023\, 5:30 – 7 pm. Interfaith Prayer Service  \nLocation: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral\, 221 N. Front St.\, Harrisburg\, PA 17101  \n  \nWed.\, Nov. 15\, 2023\, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast with Legislators and  \nLocation: Grace United Methodist Church\, 216 State St. Harrisburg\, PA 17101-1109  \n  \nWed.\, Nov. 15\, 2023\, 10 am – Noon. Advocacy Appointments with Legislators and staff  \nLocation: State Capitol. Training will be provided for people who want to meet with legislators  \n  \nWed.\, Nov. 15\, 2023\, 10 am – Noon. Recitation of Names of the Lost  \nLocation: On the Steps of the Capitol  \n  \nNov. 15\, 2023\, 12:15 – 1:15 pm. Lunch.  \nLocation: Capitol Building\, East Wing\, Side A.  \n  \nWed.\, Nov. 15\, 2023\, 1:30 – 2:30 pm. Solemn Procession: Witness Walk around the Capitol Mourning the Victims of Gun Violence  \nLocation: This event schedule is a walk around the Capitol.  \n  \nWed.\, Nov. 15\, 2023\, 3:00 – 3:30 pm. Press Conference in Capitol Rotunda  \nLocation: Capitol Rotunda  \n  \n—————————————————————————————————-  \nIf you need overnight accommodations in Harrisburg on Tuesday evening?  \nA block of discounted rooms has been reserved at the Penn Harris Hotel (1150 Camp Hill Bypass\, Camp Hill\, PA 17011). Phone: (717) 763-7117.  \n 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/with-one-voice-end-gun-violence-now/
LOCATION:The Pennsylvania State Capitol\, N. 3rd & State St.\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Homepage Event,Interfaith,Social Justice,Vigil,Violence
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SUMMARY:The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, MARCH 26\, 2023\n4PM\nBERKELEY HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH\n(517 SANGREE ROAD\, PITTSBURGH\, PA 15237)\nIn-Person & Live Streamed \nThe Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will be celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an ecumenical service of Holy Communion to which all are welcome. The service will encourage membership of the SWPA synod and the synod’s partners to be engaged actively in the practice of nonviolence in our continuing efforts to build the Beloved Community in Pittsburgh. The focus of this year’s service is “A Home for ALL in the Beloved Community.” \n2023 Theme:\nA Home for ALL in the Beloved Community\nEquitable Development and Housing in Pittsburgh \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRESIDING:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBishop Kurt Kusserow\nSouthwestern Pennsylvania Synod  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBishop Abraham Allende\nNortheastern Ohio Synod\, Retired \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPREACHING\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Asa J. Lee\nPresident\, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary\nand Professor of Theological Formation for Ministry \nDr. Lee\, an ordained Baptist minister\, previously served as vice president for campus administration\, associate dean for community life\, and director of African American studies at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington\, D.C. He was licensed by the Faith Shepherd Baptist Church of Washington\, D.C.\, and ordained by the Mount Olive Baptist Church of Arlington\, Virginia.\, where he served for 10 years as the assistant pastor and minister of Christian education. Dr. Lee is a graduate of Hampton University in Virginia\, where he majored in music education. He holds a master of divinity degree from Wesley Theological Seminary and a doctorate in ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary. \nRead more about Dr. Lee >> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Following the Liturgy:\n“A HOME FOR ALL IN THE BELOVED COMMUNITY”\nPanel Discussion on Equitable Development and Housing in Pittsburgh\n&\nSmall group conversation with housing experts in Pittsburgh \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. King’s Vision of the Beloved Community entails a home for all\, especially those who are denied adequate housing due to poverty\, injustice\, and a lack of access to basic community resources.  Pittsburgh is currently experiencing a crisis due to the lack of affordable housing.  Homelessness has increased by 20% in 2022-2023 and “underhoused” persons are pushed to the edges of our communities both literally and metaphorically.  Many see the Pittsburgh Region as one of the most “liveable communities” in the nation\, but this is not true for those who cannot afford to stay stably housed in our communities.  How would Dr. King “see” this situation and what is our response as people of God? \nEmail Pastor Melissa Stoller with any questions about the event. melissa.stoller@elca.org
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/the-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/
LOCATION:BERKELEY HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH\, 517 Sangree Rd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homelessness,Housing,Interfaith,Racial Justice
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SUMMARY:The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, MARCH 26\, 2023\n4PM\nBERKELEY HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH\n(517 SANGREE ROAD\, PITTSBURGH\, PA 15237)\nIn-Person & Live Streamed \nThe Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will be celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an ecumenical service of Holy Communion to which all are welcome. The service will encourage membership of the SWPA synod and the synod’s partners to be engaged actively in the practice of nonviolence in our continuing efforts to build the Beloved Community in Pittsburgh. The focus of this year’s service is “A Home for ALL in the Beloved Community.” \n2023 Theme:\nA Home for ALL in the Beloved Community\nEquitable Development and Housing in Pittsburgh \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRESIDING:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBishop Kurt Kusserow\nSouthwestern Pennsylvania Synod  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBishop Abraham Allende\nNortheastern Ohio Synod\, Retired \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPREACHING\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Asa J. Lee\nPresident\, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary\nand Professor of Theological Formation for Ministry \nDr. Lee\, an ordained Baptist minister\, previously served as vice president for campus administration\, associate dean for community life\, and director of African American studies at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington\, D.C. He was licensed by the Faith Shepherd Baptist Church of Washington\, D.C.\, and ordained by the Mount Olive Baptist Church of Arlington\, Virginia.\, where he served for 10 years as the assistant pastor and minister of Christian education. Dr. Lee is a graduate of Hampton University in Virginia\, where he majored in music education. He holds a master of divinity degree from Wesley Theological Seminary and a doctorate in ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary. \nRead more about Dr. Lee >> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Following the Liturgy:\n“A HOME FOR ALL IN THE BELOVED COMMUNITY”\nPanel Discussion on Equitable Development and Housing in Pittsburgh\n&\nSmall group conversation with housing experts in Pittsburgh \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. King’s Vision of the Beloved Community entails a home for all\, especially those who are denied adequate housing due to poverty\, injustice\, and a lack of access to basic community resources.  Pittsburgh is currently experiencing a crisis due to the lack of affordable housing.  Homelessness has increased by 20% in 2022-2023 and “underhoused” persons are pushed to the edges of our communities both literally and metaphorically.  Many see the Pittsburgh Region as one of the most “liveable communities” in the nation\, but this is not true for those who cannot afford to stay stably housed in our communities.  How would Dr. King “see” this situation and what is our response as people of God? \nEmail Pastor Melissa Stoller with any questions about the event. melissa.stoller@elca.org
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/the-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-2/
LOCATION:BERKELEY HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH\, 517 Sangree Rd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homelessness,Housing,Interfaith,Racial Justice
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SUMMARY:Christianity in America: Sacred or Supremacist?
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSAVE THE DATE! CHRISTIANITY IN AMERICA: SACRED OR SUPREMACIST?—OCTOBER 6\, HARRISBURG \nThe Pennsylvania Council of Churches is beginning a dialogue on Christian Nationalism\, a topic of rising interest in a critical election year where individual candidates describe themselves as members of this movement. The Council of Churches will present a forum titled “Christianity in America: Sacred or Supremacist?” The program will be held on October 6\, 2022\, at Colonial Park United Church of Christ\, 5000 Devonshire Road\, in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Registration for in-person attendance is required–scroll down for payment information. \nThe keynote speaker for the event is Dr. Robert P. Jones. Dr. Jones is the President and founder of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the author of White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity\, which won a 2021 American Book Award. He is also the author of The End of White Christian America\, which won the 2019 Grawemeyer Award in Religion. Jones writes regularly on politics\, culture\, and religion for The Atlantic online\, NBC Think\, and other outlets. He is frequently featured in major national media\, such as CNN\, MSNBC\, NPR\, The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, and others. Jones writes weekly at https://robertpjones.substack.com\, a newsletter for those dedicated to the work of truth-telling\, repair\, and healing from the legacy of white supremacy in American Christianity. He holds a Ph.D. in religion from Emory University and a M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Read his full bio. \nDr. Jones’ presentation will be followed by a panel discussion which\, in addition to him\, includes: (1) Marilyn Mayo\, Senior Research Fellow\, Center on Extremism\, Anti-Defamation League\, addressing anti-Semitism in the movement; (2) Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards\, Founder and Senior Pastor\, Resurrected Life Community Church\, United Church of Christ\, Allentown\, addressing racism and white supremacy; and (3) Rev. Jennifer Butler\, Founder in Residence\, Faith in Public Life\, addressing a scriptural response to the movement. It is anticipated that the panel will also feature a journalist who will speak to how the media covers Christian Nationalism. Dr. Greg Carey of Lancaster Theological Seminary will moderate. \nWe also plan to livestream the program via YouTube Live inclusive of remote sites for groups to participate throughout the state. The anticipated schedule is as follows: \n11:30 am         Lunch gathering with Dr. Jones or those who wish to join. Box lunches will be provided for those choosing to register with that option \n1:30 pm           Dr. Robert P. Jones will speak\, followed by Q&A \n2:30 pm           Break \n2:45 pm           Panel discussion\, followed by Q&A \n4:15 pm           Conclude \nA registration page with opportunities for sponsorship will be available soon. \nFor questions or further information\, contact Rev. Sandra Strauss at s.strauss@pachurches.org or Sarah Filizzi at AdminAssist@pachurches.org. \nWe look forward to seeing you for this exciting event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/christianity-in-america-sacred-or-supremacist/
LOCATION:Colonial Park United Church of Christ\, 5000 Devonshire Rd\, Harrisburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Domestic Violence,Interfaith,Racial Justice
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SUMMARY:Christianity in America: Sacred or Supremacist?
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSAVE THE DATE! CHRISTIANITY IN AMERICA: SACRED OR SUPREMACIST?—OCTOBER 6\, HARRISBURG \nThe Pennsylvania Council of Churches is beginning a dialogue on Christian Nationalism\, a topic of rising interest in a critical election year where individual candidates describe themselves as members of this movement. The Council of Churches will present a forum titled “Christianity in America: Sacred or Supremacist?” The program will be held on October 6\, 2022\, at Colonial Park United Church of Christ\, 5000 Devonshire Road\, in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Registration for in-person attendance is required–scroll down for payment information. \nThe keynote speaker for the event is Dr. Robert P. Jones. Dr. Jones is the President and founder of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the author of White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity\, which won a 2021 American Book Award. He is also the author of The End of White Christian America\, which won the 2019 Grawemeyer Award in Religion. Jones writes regularly on politics\, culture\, and religion for The Atlantic online\, NBC Think\, and other outlets. He is frequently featured in major national media\, such as CNN\, MSNBC\, NPR\, The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, and others. Jones writes weekly at https://robertpjones.substack.com\, a newsletter for those dedicated to the work of truth-telling\, repair\, and healing from the legacy of white supremacy in American Christianity. He holds a Ph.D. in religion from Emory University and a M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Read his full bio. \nDr. Jones’ presentation will be followed by a panel discussion which\, in addition to him\, includes: (1) Marilyn Mayo\, Senior Research Fellow\, Center on Extremism\, Anti-Defamation League\, addressing anti-Semitism in the movement; (2) Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards\, Founder and Senior Pastor\, Resurrected Life Community Church\, United Church of Christ\, Allentown\, addressing racism and white supremacy; and (3) Rev. Jennifer Butler\, Founder in Residence\, Faith in Public Life\, addressing a scriptural response to the movement. It is anticipated that the panel will also feature a journalist who will speak to how the media covers Christian Nationalism. Dr. Greg Carey of Lancaster Theological Seminary will moderate. \nWe also plan to livestream the program via YouTube Live inclusive of remote sites for groups to participate throughout the state. The anticipated schedule is as follows: \n11:30 am         Lunch gathering with Dr. Jones or those who wish to join. Box lunches will be provided for those choosing to register with that option \n1:30 pm           Dr. Robert P. Jones will speak\, followed by Q&A \n2:30 pm           Break \n2:45 pm           Panel discussion\, followed by Q&A \n4:15 pm           Conclude \nA registration page with opportunities for sponsorship will be available soon. \nFor questions or further information\, contact Rev. Sandra Strauss at s.strauss@pachurches.org or Sarah Filizzi at AdminAssist@pachurches.org. \nWe look forward to seeing you for this exciting event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/christianity-in-america-sacred-or-supremacist-2/
LOCATION:Colonial Park United Church of Christ\, 5000 Devonshire Rd\, Harrisburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Domestic Violence,Interfaith,Racial Justice
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