With One Voice: End Gun Violence Now

The Pennsylvania State Capitol N. 3rd & State St., Harrisburg, PA, United States

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 […]

Ash Wednesday at the Capitol

LAMPa staff and ecumenical partners will offer Ashes-to-Go at the state Capitol on Feb. 14 to mark the beginning of Lent. We 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

Earth Day 2024

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.  Earth Day this year is Monday, April 22, 2024. […]

Commemoration of the Emmanuel Nine 2024

Every year, the ELCA commemorates the Emmanuel Nine on June 17. The Emmanuel Nine are nine people who were shot and killed on June 17, 2015, during a Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.  Our relationship to the shooter, as well as two of the slain, reminds us of […]