Category: Congregations

June 12, 2025

Generosity Team Fall Workshop

SEPA Generosity Team presents: Getting Ready for Fall. A 2-part workshop to assist congregations with Fall stewardship campaigns. Tuesday, August 19, 7:00 pm, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2100 York Rd., Jamison. Part 1: How to Equip a Stewardship Team Part 2: A Plug & Play Fall Generosity Program Come in-person or join online. Get some practical...

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June 5, 2025

SEPA Pride Worship June 22

Worship will be Sunday June 22nd at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of the United Lutheran Seminary Philadelphia Campus. Pastor Taylor Walker will be preaching and Pastor Kevin Tracey will serve as Presider. All are welcome to attend and lift up our synod and pray for more inclusivity around our synod and the world.

April 16, 2025

Lutheran Night at the Phillies

Lutheran Nights at the Phillies Three great games to choose from! Three opportunities to gather together! Benefits Youth Ministry Scholarship Fund. Click the link below to choose the game(s) you wish to attend. Looking forward to a fun evening with our fellow SEPA friends. April 19  Buy Now May 17 Buy Now  August 18 Buy...

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April 3, 2025

2025 Treasurers Gathering

Join us for the Treasurers Gathering on June 21, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the United Lutheran Seminary in Philadelphia, specifically in the Brossman Center. This essential event is designed for treasurers and financial leaders of Lutheran congregations to enhance their understanding of budgeting, financial procedures, and accounting practices. During this gathering,...

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February 11, 2025

Gathering of Church Council Leaders

Dear Congregational Council Leader,  Are you stepping into a leadership role in your congregation? Perhaps you’re serving on your Church Council and want a clearer sense of what that entails. Or maybe it’s your turn to guide your congregation as President, Vice President, Treasurer, or Secretary. Whatever your role, we have an exciting opportunity just...

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November 15, 2024

All Saints Appeal

“Give thanks for those whose hope is clear, beyond mere mortal sight: who seek the city God has planned, the true, eternal promised land, and steer on toward that light, a beacon ever bright..” – Give Thanks for Saints (ELW 428)       Dear Faithful Saints of Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, Thank you, saints, for witnessing to God’s extravagant love...

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November 1, 2024

Why should you donate to charities directly from your IRA?

Generosity logo SEPA Our Synod Generosity Team is sharing the following article as a way to help you use your money wisely in saving and in giving. If you are over 70 years old and have an IRA, here is some good advice. Why should you donate to charities directly from your IRA? Do you donate to Churches or...

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October 8, 2024

What Really Matters? A SEPA Youth Event

Join us for an overnight adventure at Bear Creek Camp! Open to youth in grades 6-9 and their leaders, we’ll hike, play games, get closer to God and more! Make connections with peers! Grow closer to Jesus! Love GOD and love others! Registration opens: October 10! Last day to register: October 24 $65 per person...

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April 3, 2025

2025 Secretaries Gathering

This gathering is designed for all individuals who serve as secretaries within their congregations, whether in an elected role as secretary of the congregation and council, or as part of their employment in assisting with maintaining records. The event will provide valuable guidance on essential responsibilities such as: Constitutional Responsibilities & Minute Taking: A review of...

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February 25, 2025

Resources from Council Officers Gathering

The PowerPoint Slides and the Handout from the Council Officers Gathering are below. Due to technical difficulties, we are unable to provide the recording. PowerPoint Slides: council officers gathering-2 Handout: Synod Council Officers Gathering-2  

September 18, 2024

Registration Open: Live Faithfully – Synod Wide Learning Day & Love Revolution Launch

Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9:00 am-3:00 pm St. Luke Lutheran Church 203 N Valley Forge Rd, Devon, PA 1933 How are you living out your baptismal call? Congregations and their leaders are invited to spend a day exploring how we are called to live among God’s faithful people. Bishop Dwayne Royster from Power Interfaith will be...

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August 22, 2024

Now Hiring: Grant Administrator and Grant Evaluator for Love Revolution

Grant Administrator for Love Revolution SEPA Synod is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented individual to be Grant Administrator for Love Revolution. The person fulfilling this contract will be responsible for Grant Administration of Love Revolution, skilled in administration, communication and finance. This person will assist the Grant Evaluator, Program Director and the Directors of Evangelical Mission...

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July 24, 2024

Love Revolution Grant Applications Now Available

Does your congregation feel the call to grow and transform? Love Revolution: Love God and Love Neighbor is looking for congregations to bring their lay and rostered leaders to renew their sense of purpose. Applications for the first cohort are here! Love Revolution Cover Letter and Grant Application Love Revolution is a five-year program funded by the Lilly...

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July 11, 2024

Forward Together In Faith Grants 2024-2025

It’s time again to apply for grants to support new initiatives and ministries that support the emphases of the Forward Together in Faith Campaign.  These grants, drawn from interest earned by the principal of the campaign, will support new projects that help network congregations, leaders and community partners, innovate new forms of ministry and/or communities of faith, communicate through digital channels,...

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January 29, 2024

“We Are The Tools of Transformation”

“Beloved, we are saved by grace through faith for a purpose,” The Rev. Dr. Patricia A. Davenport, bishop of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, said in the opening sermon of the annual generosity extravaganza, “Tools for Today.” Her text was 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, in which Paul speaks of the need and joy of giving to help...

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December 14, 2023

MLK Day Service Project and Worship

Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

December 13, 2023

Kindling Faith Programs for 2024

Kindling Faith has amazing programming as we begin 2024 together! For Congregational Councils seeking to learn more about this vital ministry of the church—a new six-part zoom series kicks off on January 8th at 7 pm (meeting on the second Monday of each month through June). Click here to learn more! For church leaders who...

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December 6, 2023

All Saints Appeal Supports Youth and Young Adult Formation

“What a joy it’s been to watch youth programs rejuvenate after what was a long pandemic,” says Pastor Skyle Rea, assistant to the bishop for youth and young adult formation. This year the Tuscarora Lutheran Youth Retreat resumed meeting in-person. Youths from several congregations participated in the Appalachia Service Project trip and worked to make...

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December 6, 2023

Nominations for 2024 Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly Deadline Extended 3/30

How does the work of Jesus get done in Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod?  By faithful members of our congregations who love Jesus, love the Church, and are willing to take leadership positions in our Synod.  At the upcoming Synod Assembly, May 3 & 4, 2024, we will be electing a Bishop, which will take place by...

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December 6, 2023

$1M Grant to Launch ‘Love Revolution’ in Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod

The Lilly Endowment, Inc., has awarded the synod $1.070.392 to establish a program called “Love Revolution: Love God and Love Neighbor.” This new initiative will help congregations evolve from an institutional church built on programs and resources into a missional church built on relationships and service. This funding is earmarked to launch this new program,...

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