SEPA Synodical Women 2020 Convention

St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Springfield 400 Lynbrooke Rd, Springfield

The 2020 convention of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synodical Women of the ELCA will be held on June 6, 2020, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran church 400 Lynbrooke Rd, Springfield, PA 19064. Registration begins at 9:00 am. Opening devotions begin at 9:30. We will be celebrating 50 years of Ordination of Women of the Lutheran Church and […]

Presiding Bishop’s Sermon for Trinity Sunday

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has recorded a sermon and Gospel reading to share with the church for Sunday, June 7, The Holy Trinity. Please refrain from sharing the recording on social media until June 7. As a rostered minister, you are welcome to use this sermon in your upcoming worship services. May it serve as […]

Yellow Phase Faith: Questions and Considerations for Houses of Worship

Online

Last week, the City unveiled Safer at Home, a plan and executive order outlining the strategy for how Philadelphia will begin to reopen for business when the current Stay-at-Home Order is lifted, which is expected to occur later this week.  The plan specifically outlines guidance for religious communities. Highlights include: Gatherings of over 25 people […]

Commemoration of the Emanuel Nine

An ELCA Prayer Service for Commemoration of the Emanuel Nine will be available for online viewing at 12 noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 17, the fifth anniversary of the evening nine people were shot and killed during a Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. The service will include leaders […]