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Lutheran Day Keynote to Focus on Discipleship in a Democracy

Debates about the appropriate relationship between religious organizations and the state (government or political authority) today range from those who object to or are even hostile to religious expression in...

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In Face of Hunger Cliff, Advocates Invite Lawmakers to Learn, Urge Them to Act

With more than $200 million a month in federal emergency food assistance about to expire in Pennsylvania, advocates invited their lawmakers to learn about the growing rate of food insecurity...

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Ashes-to-Go Returns to Capitol

LAMPa and ecumenical partners marked the start of Lent by offering ashes-to-go in the state Capitol for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The practice, which began...

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Blanket Project Quilt Squares Return to Capitol with Invitations to Visit Ministries

Red-white-and-blue quilt patches were tucked inside cards and hand-delivered to members of Congress the day after Valentine’s Day, urging them to act in love for our neighbors who are experiencing...

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LAMPa Seeks Communications and Advocacy Engagement Manager

Do you (or someone you know) have professional communications experience, a passion for justice and a call to serve God’s mission in the world — especially in the public square?...

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PA Homeowner Assistance Program Increases Funding Cap

The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund, or PAHAF, is a housing-related program to assist Pennsylvania homeowners facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will provide financial assistance to...

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PA Housing Alliance Recognizes Pastor of The Welcome Church with Frontline Leader Award

The Rev. Violet Little, pastor of The Welcome Church in Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, was recognized with the Frontline Leader Award at the state’s Homes Within Reach Conference. More than 800...

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Heating Assistance Grant Applications Now Open

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Households in immediate danger of...

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PA Department of Health Shares Survey to Advance Health Equity

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is gathering citizen input to improve health equity. Regional health equity action teams have developed surveys that are open until Dec. 31 to identify and prioritize the...

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Join Stand Against Christian Nationalism

Christian Nationalism identifies human-made governments as lockstep with God’s will and seeks to privilege Christians, typically only white Christians. This type of ideology is not only dangerous but distorts the...

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