Social Justice
Events
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Gathering at the Gate
See below for information on a grassroots movement and advocacy opportunity happening in Washington, D.C. on September 16-17. Gathering at the Gate is not officially sponsored by the ELCA and LAMPa, though the advocacy portions will be informed by ELCA Advocacy and Witness in Society staff. We offer this invitation to you who want to respond to the call of
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SEPA Synod – In God’s Image
Trinity Lutheran, Lansdale 1000 W Main St., Lansdale, PA, United StatesA day celebrating the ways in which congregations and communities that welcome all beloved who are made in God's image.
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Prophets, Saints, and Kings
United Lutheran Seminary Gettysburg campus 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, United StatesResisting Christian Nationalism and Building the Beloved Community with King and Bonhoeffer Join us for a day with internationally renowned Bonhoeffer scholars, Dr. Stephen Haynes and Dr. Reggie Williams. On MLK weekend, we’ll learn about the intersecting legacies and lessons of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King, Jr., while deepening our understanding of how people
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Countering Christian Nationalism in Pennsylvania: Faith in the Commonwealth for the Common Good
Camp Sequanota 368 Sequanota Rd., Boswell, PA, United StatesChristian Nationalism is on the rise—especially in Pennsylvania—threatening the heart of our faith and democracy. This retreat invites ELCA candidates for ministry and rostered leaders into a sacred space for truth-telling, healing, and hope. Together, we’ll explore how Christian Nationalism distorts the gospel, divides communities, and shows up in our local context—and how we can
