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Building A Culture of Generosity Informational Zoom Meeting
June 22, 2026
7:00 pm
Register using the QR code or by EMAIL
A partnership between The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod and GSB Fundraising.
Building A Culture of Generosity is a stewardship program for congregations
seeking to:
Stabilize and grow financial giving
Teach Biblical stewardship principles
Help members discover generosity
Build building a foundation for a generous culture
INFORMATIONAL FLYER
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NEW! ELCA Resources for Commemorating The Emmanuel Nine and Juneteenth
June 17 is the commemoration of the Emanuel Nine, martyrs who died in 2015. Prayers and other resources for worship are available from ELCA Worship
Commemoration of the Emanuel Nine - June 17 - ELCA Worship » ELCA Worship - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
ELCA Resource for Commemorating Juneteenth
Living Lutheran Article on Juneteenth and Pride Month
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NEW! ELCA World Hunger Domestic Hunger Grants
Now - July 1
These grants accompany congregations and their partners as they draw on the strengths of communities to address local issues such as food security, clean water, housing, job access, human rights, policy change and more.
Together, these ministries are part of a comprehensive approach to breaking the cycle of poverty and hunger, for good. You will need to submit a letter of inquiry by July 1 to be considered for a grant.
Letter of Inquiry Form
Guide for Writing Letter of Inquiry
June Ordination Anniversaries
We celebrate with these Rostered Ministers and give thanks for their witness to God's love and faithfulness.
The Rev. Stephen B. Johnson, 65 Years
The Rev. P. Richard Grove, 62 Years
The Rev. Dr. Ray N. Scherer, 61 Years
The Rev. Frederick H. Hopke, 59 Years
The Rev. Ralph E. Petersen, 59 Years
The Rev. David R. Shaheen, 58 Years
The Rev. David E. Mueller, 55 Years
The Rev. Dr. Larry V. Smoose, 54 Years
The Rev. Robert M. Holum, 53 Years
The Rev. Dr. William E. Braun, 52 Years
The Rev. Dr. Robin D. Mattison, 52 Years
The Rev. James E. Munz, 50 Years
The Rev. Paul R. Beck, 48 Years
The Rev. Claire S. Burkat, 48 Years
The Rev. James E. Gulotta, 48 Years
The Rev. James A. Shelly, 48 Years
The Rev. Ronald P. Wesemann, 48 Years
The Rev. Dr. Bruce T. Davis, 47 Years
The Rev. Richard H. Elliott, 47 Years
The Rev. Robert Hopkins, 47 Years
The Rev. Raymond A. Miller, 47 Years
The Rev. Dr. John A. Berntsen, 46 Years
The Rev. James T. Heckman, 46 Years
The Rev. William A. Shafer, 46 Years
The Rev. Joseph Varsanyi, 46 Years
The Rev. Gwendolyn Johnson-Bond, 45 Years
The Rev. Paul H. Neff, 45 Years
The Rev. R. Bruce Todd, 44 Years
The Rev. Paul Townsend, 44 Years
The Rev. David B. Christensen, 43 Years
The Rev. Stephen Godsall-Myers, 43 Years
The Rev. Frederick J. DeRasmo, 42 Years
The Rev. Dyan M. Lawlor, 41 Years
The Rev. Wayne Matthias-Long, 41 Years
The Rev. David A. Heckler, 39 Years
The Rev. Karen Nelson, 39 Years
The Rev. William F. Petry, 38 Years
The Rev. John P. Dougherty, 37 Years
The Rev. Timothy H Knauss, 37 Years
The Rev. Serena S. Sellers, 37 Years
The Rev. Julie B. Bergdahl, 35 Years
The Rev. Violet C. Little, 34 Years
The Rev. Edward F. Kane, 33 Years
The Rev. Suzanne MacFadden, 33 Years
The Rev. Janice A. Vogt, 33 Years
The Rev. William R. Mueller, 30 Years
The Rev. Gary Costa, 28 Years
The Rev. David Oppold, 27 Years
Sister Mary Julia McKenzie, 25 Years
The Rev. Tina Mackie, 23 Years
The Rev. Howard Frank Sayford, 23 Years
The Rev. Bill E. Coleman, 22 Years
The Rev. Heeralal M. Cheedie, 20 Years
The Rev. Matthew Finney, 16 Years
The Rev. Christopher McKinstry, 14 Years
The Rev. Scott Lee, 13 Years
The Rev. Sarah J. Aasheim, 12 Years
The Rev. Ronald V. Dziuk, 5 Years
The Rev. Meagan C. Esterby, 4 Years
The Rev. Kayla J. Sadowy, 4 Years
The Rev. McIver Mullins, 3 Years
The Rev. Wilmus Randolph, 3 Years
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