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NEW! Local Congregation seeks repair person for Braille machine
Christ Ascension in Chestnut Hill is home to a member who is blind. Over the last few weeks, they have discovered that his Braille machine is broken--therefore, he cannot print the worship service.
The congregation has reached out to several organizations to possibly fix the machine with no luck. Now they turn to you. Do you "know a guy"? Perhaps someone who fixed typewriters or sewing machines?
The Braille machine's model is called “Index Blue Bar,” which is quite old. The mechanism which advances the paper is called “tractor feed,” and this is what is broken.
If you know someone or are the someone, please be in contact Katherine Reier.
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NEW! You Are Invited to Join The Way of the Cross
Friday, March 27
11:00 am
All are invited to join faith communities across Philadelphia for "The Way of the Cross" on Friday, March 27th at 11am, starting at the Episcopal Cathedral (19 S 38th St) and walking down Market Street, ending at the ICE Office (114 N 8th St). Sign Up Here
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NEW! Organ Concert and Chance To Build An Organ
Sunday, April 12, 3:00 pm.
Trinity Lutheran Church,
Fifth & Chestnut Streets, Perkasie PA
Experience a unique opportunity to hear beautiful music and build a pipe organ! Doppelflote, featuring flutist Melissa Freilich and organist Vincent N. Ryan, will perform both new and established compositions. Interspersed between the pieces will be a demonstration of "Orgelkids Build", which is a DIY pipe organ kit for children. Mr. Ryan, Minister of Music at Advent Lutheran Church, Harleysville, and Ms. Freilich, a music educator, debuted Doppelflote in 2022 in Wittenburg, Germany. Their performances, characterized by a sincere connection to the music, resonate with audiences on a profound level.
A free will offering will be received and the church is handicapped accessible.
For more information: www.trinityperkasie.org; 215-257-6801.
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NEW! SEPA Antiracism Team to discuss videos
SEPA's Anti Racism Team invites you to meet with us on ZOOM to discuss some short Anti-Racism Videos. We will be looking at two, videos from the Facing Race series: Racism and Privilege Explained, and Teaching Kids about Racism. The third video will be a TED Talk: Racism Has a Cost for Everyone.
We will meet online, Monday evenings, April 27, May 4 and 11, from 7 to 8 pm. Please register at antiracism@sepa.org by April 23. Once you've registered you will receive information about how to access the videos, which we ask you to view before we meet each week. You will also receive the ZOOM information.
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Augustus Lutheran Spring Turkey Dinner and Craft & Vendor Fair
April 25, 2026
Dinner: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Craft and Vendor Fair: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Live Music: 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
717 W. Main St., Trappe, PA
Tickets for the dinner are only $22.00 presale with payment / $25.00 at the door and it is a take-out only event. A limited number of self-service seating will be provided and the famed Gavin Elison will be playing live music from 2:30-6:00 PM. The Craft & Vendor Fair has free admission and runs from 2-6 PM. With Mother’s Day just a few weeks away from this event, it could be the opportunity to pick up that perfect and unique gift while supporting a charity, local artists, and vendors. Proceeds benefit Dr. Stephen & Jodi Lynn Swanson, Missionaries in Tanzania. Supplemental funds provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Tickets are going fast. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. For dinner reservations, call 610-489-9625 OR purchase online at www.AugustusTrappe.org
Interested Vendors Contact: AugustusCraftShow@gmail.com
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Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion celebrates its Sesquicentennial year
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion celebrates its Sesquicentennial this year. They have planned an event for every month and you're invited.
Saturday, April 25, time TBD - “Lutherans and the American Revolution” with the Rev. Dr. Karl Krueger, retired professor of church history at Lutheran Theological Seminary.
Free-will offering.
For information or tickets to this event, contact the church at:
2110 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
phone: (215) 567-3668
email: info@lc_hc.org
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Save The Date!
Ascension Worship Service to host ULS Dean Rev. Dr. Teresa Smallwood as preacher
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Reformation Lutheran Church
102 W Rose Tree Rd, Media
6:30 pm Light Dinner
7:30 pm Worship Service
Rev. Dr. Teresa Smallwood is the Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs and The James Franklin Kelly and Hope Eyster Kelly Associate Professor of Public Theology at United Lutheran Seminary.
Dr. Smallwood’s career includes over 20 years as a practicing attorney in several capacities: as staff attorney with Legal Services of the Southern Piedmont in Charlotte, NC and the Children’s Law Center; as Assistant District Attorney; and as proprietor of a private law practice.
Following this, Dr. Smallwood went on to study theology and earned Master’s and PhD degrees from Howard University School of Divinity and Chicago Theological Seminary.
She has taught at several colleges and seminaries including Lancaster Theological Seminary in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the Religious Freedom Center in Washington, D.C., Chicago Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois, and Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Most recently, Dr. Smallwood served as the Associate Director of the Public Theology and Racial Justice Collaborative at Vanderbilt Divinity School from 2017 to 2021. From 2021 to 2024 she served as Associate Professor of Public Theology at United Lutheran Seminary in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. On July 1, 2024, Dr. Smallwood became the Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs at United Lutheran Seminary.
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Muhlenberg Summer Institute
June 28 - July 11
This summer, Muhlenberg College will offer a two-week, on-campus pre-college program for rising sophomore, junior, and senior high-school students — the 2026 Muhlenberg Summer Institute. The Muhlenberg Summer Institute will provide hands-on, project-based opportunities in a variety of subjects including new media and journalism, entrepreneurship and economics, theatre, political science, and psychology. The program also includes a half-day Career Accelerator session aimed at translating the summer experience into future opportunities.
Full program details and registration
For more information, contact: summerinstitute@muhlenberg.edu
Muhlenberg College is one of 26 ELCA Lutheran Colleges and Universities and our Synod's partner.
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Save the Dates!
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion celebrates its Sesquicentennial year
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion celebrates its Sesquicentennial this year. They have planned an event for every month and you're invited.
Saturday May 16, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Outdoor Block Party
on Chestnut and Van Pelt.
All are welcome. Join neighbors and friends for Holy Communion’s outdoor festival with good food, beverages, and entertainment.
Sunday, June 28,
Gala Dinner and Raffle/Silent Auction -Celebrate Holy Communion’s 150th anniversary gala banquet and silent auction in Merz Hall.
Price/person - $100.
For information or tickets to any of these events, contact the church at
2110 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19103
phone: (215) 567-3668
email: info@lc_hc.org
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Save The Date
Mediator Lutheran Church Anniversary Celebration
Mediator Lutheran Church will be celebrating 120+1 years of faith, legacy, and community. September 13, 2026
Mediator Lutheran Church is located at
2832 N. 28th Street, Philadelphia
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Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars®
The Thrivent Choice® program is a powerful way to support organizations like the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod. Through this
program, Thrivent clients with membership can direct how Thrivent distributes a portion of its
charitable grant funding. To see if you have Choice Dollars® available, log in to your Thrivent account, click “Direct Choice Dollars,” and select our Synod. Your support helps us grow, reach more people and advance our mission.
Thanks in advance for your generosity toward our mission to equip the saints for ministry.
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