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Kindling Faith: Lazareth Lecture - "What is Christian Nationalism?"
2023-03-20 03:00 - 2023-03-21 02:59, 2023-03-20 - 2023-03-21 (America/New_York) | United Lutheran Seminary: Philadelphia Campus, 7301 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States
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.
SPEAKER: 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.
Prior 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).
In person on the Philadelphia campus of ULS and livestreamed on the ULS YouTube channel.
This event is free and open to the public. A reception and book signing will follow the event.

WEBINAR : Using Housing Mobility to Achieve Racial and Economic Equity
2023-02-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Webinar
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WEBINAR :
Using Housing Mobility to Achieve Racial and Economic Equity

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Recent research shows growing up in neighborhoods with lower levels of poverty can have a positive effect on children’s academic performance and success into adulthood and disrupt intergenerational poverty. Low income families who move to low-poverty neighborhoods have also been shown to experience better physical and mental health and have lower rates of hospitalizations in the long-term. These findings have sparked renewed interest in housing mobility programs by housing advocates and housing authorities to support families assisted through the Housing Choice Voucher program move to higher opportunity areas. These programs are intended to address barriers to accessing housing choices by offering mobility-related assistance.
In this webinar we will:

Learn about housing mobility services and strategies;
Examine the racial and economic impacts of the Housing Mobility Program operated by the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh; and
Discuss the role these programs can play in reducing neighborhood segregation and improving economic opportunity for minority families.

Presenters:

Andrew Fenelon, PhD | Assistant Professor, Public Policy and Sociology | The Pennsylvania State University
Selena Ortiz, PhD, MPH | Associate Professor, Health Policy, Demography, and Public Policy | The Pennsylvania State University
Megan Confer-Hammond | Chief Operating Officer | Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh
Moderator: Gale Schwartz | Associate Director, Policy and Programs | Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania

Registration will close at 11:00AM – 1 hour prior to the webinar start time
You will receive the link and call in information from the Housing Alliance 1 hour prior to the webinar
**Pricing**
Free for Members
$25 for Non-Members
Email info@housingalliancepa.org to verify your membership

When:
February 8th, 2023
12:00PM-1:00PM

Where:
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Housing Alliance Resources

Housing Needs Snapshots

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Applications Due: Young Adult Border Immersion Trip
2023-02-01 03:00 - 2023-02-02 02:59, 2023-02-01 - 2023-02-02 | PA
The deadline to submit applications for the Young Adult Border Immersion Trip programed for April is Wednesday, February 1.
Young Adult Border Immersion Trip (April 26-30) – Las Cruces, NM
The ELCA Young Adult Ministries, AMMPARO, and LIRS invite young adults to apply for border immersion trip taking place from April 26-30 in Las Cruces, NM. This is an opportunity for young adults to travel to the US-Mexico border to experience an accompaniment-style immersion program, where relationships and first-hand educational experiences are prioritized, and issues are linked to action. Applications are open through February 1st. bit.ly/yabordertrip
For any questions, please contact Giovana Oaxaca.

Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project
2022-12-21 03:00 - 2022-12-22 02:59, 2022-12-21 - 2022-12-22 | United States Capitol, First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, Washington, D.C., United States
Join ELCA Witness in Society and partners in homelessness advocacy in Washington, D.C., as we remember and speak up for all who are unsheltered in America by holding a vigil and art installation featuring hundreds of blankets from every state on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The the Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project will take place on Dec. 21, the longest night of the year.
The art installation will serve as a visual reminder of unsheltered neighbors during a vigil and broadcast and call to action on the state of homelessness in America. Blankets will be arriving from each state in the country, with letters and invitations to lawmakers to visit an agency or ministry with those experiencing homelessness in their district. If you would like to help — by making a blanket, writing a letter, stitching donated squares, setting up and tearing down the art installation or delivering blankets to members of Congress in January for delivery in their districts — please drop us a note here with “Blanket” in the subject line.
Read news coverage of the 2021 Pennsylvania vigil with Lower Susquehanna Synod Lutherans and other advocates that inspired this year’s event.

Homes Within Reach Conference
2022-12-07 00:00 - 2022-12-09 23:59, 2022-12-07 - 2022-12-09 | Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
The 2022 Pennsylvania Homes Within Reach Conference will be held Dec. 7-9 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center.
The theme for this year’s conference, “A Stronger, More Equitable Tomorrow,” reflects our focus on achieving a just and equitable housing system for ALL Pennsylvanians. The conference will feature more than 50 workshops and plenary sessions on topics ranging from affordable housing development, utilities, eviction prevention, homelessness services, homeownership, community revitalization, and the impacts of COVID-19. We hope the sessions will spark rich conversations on what can and should be done to make sure every Pennsylvanian has a home within reach, regardless of race, income, or ZIP code. LAMPa is a member of the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania, which hosts the Homes Within Reach conference. Learn more and register.

Election Day - Vote in the General Election
2022-11-08 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-11-08 | PA
November 8th is Election Day! Join fellow Lutherans and your broader community in participating in this cherished democratic process. Visit this link from the Pennsylvania Department of State to see other important election dates.

Last Day to Request Absentee & Mail-in Ballot
2022-11-01 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-11-01 | PA
November 1st is the last day to apply for an absentee or mail-in ballot for the November election. Visit this link from the Pennsylvania Department of State to see other important election dates.
Find out more about how to vote via absentee and mail-in ballots here.

ELCA Advocacy Cafe: Public Discourse
2022-10-25 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-10-25 | Online Webinar
Drop by an Advocacy Cafe to hear from ELCA advocacy community leaders about timely topics. The 30-minute presentations will be offered twice on the same day. The day session will wrap-up with 15-minutes for a Q&A session with panelists. The evening session will wrap-up differently, with 25 minutes to meet in a small group with others to exchange experiences and ideas.
Tue. Oct. 25 – Public Discourse
Election season is, unfortunately, a time of heightened rhetoric aimed at instilling fear and belittling others. The church of Jesus Christ is uniquely equipped to foster and model civil relationships and dialogue, invite trust amid differences and lead healthy community conversations on the common good.
Offered in conjunction with the ELCAvotes initiative.
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Day Session: 30 minutes of content, 15 minutes of Q&A starting at 1 p.m. ET

REGISTRATION – https://bit.ly/ELCAadvocacycafe-1025day

Evening Session: 30 minutes of content, 25-minute breakouts for facilitated sharing starting at 8 p.m. ET

REGISTRATION – https://bit.ly/ELCAadvocacycafe-1025eve

Last Day to Register to Vote
2022-10-24 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-10-24 | PA
October 24th is the last day to register to vote for the November election. Visit this link from the Pennsylvania Department of State to see other important election dates.
Follow this link to learn more, and register to vote.

Susquehanna Summit
2022-10-22 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-10-22 | PA
LAMPa will join partners in the Lower Susquehanna Synod for the Susquehanna Summit — a day of learning and creation care collaboration. The event will be held at the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center in Lancaster County. The day will feature speakers addressing the connection between faith and creation care, as well as tips for growing your congregational green team. Learn more and register.

Christianity in America: Sacred or Supremacist?
2022-10-06 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-10-06 | Colonial Park United Church of Christ, 5000 Devonshire Rd, Harrisburg, PA, United States
SAVE THE DATE! CHRISTIANITY IN AMERICA: SACRED OR SUPREMACIST?—OCTOBER 6, HARRISBURG
The 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.
The 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.
Dr. 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.
We 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:
11:30 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
1:30 pm Dr. Robert P. Jones will speak, followed by Q&A
2:30 pm Break
2:45 pm Panel discussion, followed by Q&A
4:15 pm Conclude
A registration page with opportunities for sponsorship will be available soon.
For questions or further information, contact Rev. Sandra Strauss at s.strauss@pachurches.org or Sarah Filizzi at AdminAssist@pachurches.org.
We look forward to seeing you for this exciting event!

Conversation with the Author, H. Paul Santmire – EcoActivist Testament
2022-09-27 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-09-27 | Online Webinar
September 27th, 2022 Join us on Zoom at 8pm ET/ 7 CT/ 6 MT/ 5 PT / 4 AK
Lutherans Restoring Creation is excited to have theologian, H. Paul Santmire, join us to talk about his newest book: EcoActivist Testament: Faith Explorations for Fellow Travelers.
This book was written especially for faith-driven ecoactivists who may be feeling overwhelmed, even going as far as asking, “why bother?”
You can get a copy before the call (details here), but don’t feel obliged to have it to join us in conversation – all are welcome!
Please register ahead of time to submit questions and get the Zoom link immediately – click here.

ELCA Advocacy Cafe: Barriers to Voting
2022-09-27 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-09-27 | Online Webinar
Drop by an Advocacy Cafe to hear from ELCA advocacy community leaders about timely topics. The 30-minute presentations will be offered twice on the same day. The day session will wrap-up with 15-minutes for a Q&A session with panelists. The evening session will wrap-up differently, with 25 minutes to meet in a small group with others to exchange experiences and ideas.
Tue. Sept. 27 – Barriers to Voting
The guarantee that all citizens be able to exercise the right to vote on an equal basis is a fundamental requirement for a just society, affirmed in ELCA social teaching. As individuals, in congregations and in other partnerships, acting to remove barriers can demonstrate our Christian faith as Lutherans and have value for our communities and country.
Offered in conjunction with the ELCAvotes initiative.
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Day Session: 30 minutes of content, 15 minutes of Q&A starting at 1 p.m. ET

REGISTRATION – https://bit.ly/ELCAadvocacycafe-0927day

Evening Session: 30 minutes of content, 25-minute breakouts for facilitated sharing starting at 8 p.m. ET

REGISTRATION – https://bit.ly/ELCAadvocacycafe-0927eve

Capitol All-Stars Legislative Softball Game To Benefit Charitable Food Programs in PA
2022-09-20 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-09-20 | City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
Since its launch in 2013, the Capitol All-Stars charitable, legislative softball game has raised more than $300,000 to fight hunger in Pennsylvania.
Always a fun night under the lights at the FNB Field in Harrisburg, the game allows lawmakers from both chambers and both parties to get together to hit a home run against hunger!
Join your Pennsylvania state legislators, Hunger-Free Pennsylvania, Feeding Pennsylvania, and LAMPa at the game.
Click here for more!

Add Your Voices to "God's work. Our hands." Sunday
2022-09-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-09-11 | PA
This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. Learn more and find resources here, including links to order the signature yellow T-shirt.
LAMPa invites you to add advocacy to your day of service. Let us help you use your voice in love for neighbors near and far. It’s never too early to start planning. Contact us to share your ideas, and we can help you plan!
