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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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