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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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.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP A Message from Bishop Bryan Penman Dear Siblings in Christ, It’s graduation season—a time when we gather to celebrate years of hard work, study, and perseverance. Degrees are conferred, papers submitted, exams passed, and dissertations defended. If you’re celebrating a 2025 graduate in your family, congratulations ! For many, this...

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You’re Invited: A Celebration Honoring Ms. Tracey A. Beasley Vice President, Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCAConcluding 12 Years of Faithful Service After 12 years of devoted leadership as Vice President of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Ms. Tracey A. Beasley is concluding her term. We invite you to join...

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Fearful, Yet Overjoyed. The Women at the Tomb By Sister Mary Stevens, CRSS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP An Easter Message from Bishop Bryan Penman   April 19, 2025 The Vigil of Easter “But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.” – Luke 24:11 Dear Beloved in Christ,...

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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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In preparation for Pride Month and due to increased safety risks for our LBGTQIA+ siblings, communities and friends ReconcilingWorks and SEPA Synod will be previewing a Community Safety Guide. Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Benbow Hall + United Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia

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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SEPA Transitions: Info Session – July 14 or 15, 2025 At assembly, the Transitional Ministry Development Team (TMDT) presented our new process for pastoral leadership transitions. You can watch the video of the speech. We will work with congregations to craft an individualized transition plan. What from the congregation’s mission and history and expectations needs...

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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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