Dr. Tim Babinchak will join us this Thursday, September 29, at 11 a.m. to offer perspectives on the health concerns affecting our communities. How should we view the affect of COVID, monkeypox, the upcoming flu season, and other public health concerns when planning for our congregations. If you have a specific question, please email it […]
Deadline is September 30. Our Synod is offering grants to congregations and leaders in 2022-23 for new initiatives and ministries that support the emphases of the Forward Together in Faith Campaign. In all, more than $217,000 in grants have been awarded to congregations over the last three years. Get all the details and download the […]
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale, is sponsoring a screening of "Right Before Your Eyes," a faith-based film about addiction and recovery, on Saturday, October 1, at 7:15 p.m. in the sanctuary. A Q&A with the film's director will follow the screening. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. A free-will offering will be accepted. Download: Movie Screening Ad […]
You're invited to a Harvest Festival and Fundraiser to benefit Sanctuary Village, Philadelphia's future tiny house community, on Saturday, October 2, 2022 from noon to 3 pm at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 620 Welsh Road, Horsham, PA 19044. Tickets are $25 and 100% of proceeds go to Sanctuary Village. Enjoy: Live Acoustic Music Food Truck Beer […]
Cultivating Generations of Generosity – in partnership with GSB Consulting and ELCA Churchwide offices Trainings that are being offered via churchwide to help congregations develop a year round stewardship appeal process that cultivates a deep and abiding sense of Generosity in the membership of the congregation.  Monday October 3rd VIRTUAL SESSION #4 Achieving a […]
Is your congregation ready to take the next step (even a small step!!) to revitalize or renew? Â Our Synod is participating in a series of Vitality Trainings here this fall with folks from across the ELCA. This training is great for pastor and a team of folks to take together to bring clarity about your […]
Registration is open! Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod’s Annual Event, In God’s Image: Shaping Your Ministry to be Inclusive and Safe for LGBTQIA+ Folk, will be held on Saturday, October 8, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Devon. Jamie Bruesehoff will be the keynote speaker. Workshops will be held on worship, mental health, […]
Free registration via Church Anew. Over the course of two days we will witness creatives, storytellers, musicians, preachers, poets, teachers enflesh the meaning of grief and hopeful longing as a practice of homegoing. We long to experience, to remember, to revive, to breathe the traditions of those places that ground us, sing to us, and […]
What is the difference between a thriving and vital congregation and one that struggles to connect with and meet the needs of its community? Successful mission starts, vibrant redeveloped congregations and community-centered churches with active growth and clarity of mission share their pathways to Gospel-inspired active ministry in this one-day retreat for rostered leaders and […]
Liking, commenting, and sharing on Facebook is a means of evangelism and outreach. In this training session learn why you may want to share your faith online and how to do it authentically! This training is for lay people of all ages (and rostered ministers) to empower you to share your faith with your Facebook […]
United Lutheran Seminary is sponsoring Implicit Bias Training with Stacey Waters of the Pennsylvania Human Rights Commission. This workshop is being offered free of charge via zoom or in person. The first event will be in the Brossman Center of the Philadelphia Campus on October 17th at 2 pm. The second event will be at the […]
Is your congregation ready to take the next step (even a small step!!) to revitalize or renew? Â Our Synod is participating in a series of Vitality Trainings here this fall with folks from across the ELCA. This training is great for pastor and a team of folks to take together to bring clarity about your […]
Cultivating Generations of Generosity – in partnership with GSB Consulting and ELCA Churchwide offices Trainings that are being offered via churchwide to help congregations develop a year round stewardship appeal process that cultivates a deep and abiding sense of Generosity in the membership of the congregation.  Monday October 24th VIRTUAL SESSION #5 Sharing Results […]
Is your congregation ready to take the next step (even a small step!!) to revitalize or renew? Â Our Synod is participating in a series of Vitality Trainings here this fall with folks from across the ELCA. This training is great for pastor and a team of folks to take together to bring clarity about your […]