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SEPA Announcements

Black History Month Display

Mark Staples, a member of Trinity, Lansdale, has been working on an updated presentation/display for Black History Month. HERE is a link to the display. If you have questions or want to do the display in your congregation, contact Mark

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2026 Council Leaders Gathering

February 21, 2026

8:30 am to Noon

United Lutheran Seminary

Benbow Hall

7241 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia

New or continuing Congregation Council leaders and officers are invited to this informative event to support your ministry. Register today!

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SEPA Creation Care Ministry Connection Call: How does your church celebrate Earth Day?

February 2, 2026

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

New Link! REGISTER

The first "Connection Call" of the synod Care of Creation Ministry will kickoff on Groundhog Day. The goal of the "Connection Calls" will be for representatives of congregations throughout the synod to share ideas, information, and work together. Are you interested in Creation Care? Please, Join us! We hope that all the new creation care contacts at congregations will be able to attend. There will be time for each attendee to share, if desired.

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Quakertown Cluster's MLK Day of Service

The Quakertown Cluster collected and packaged “blessings bags” for Valley Health Partners affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network, an organization that provides street medical care to the unhoused encampments in the Allentown, Easton and Bethlehem area as part of the MLK Day of Service.

They filled bags with snacks and protein and water as well as bags of health care supplies, like body wash, wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, socks, hats, gloves scarves, ponchos and thermal blankets. They filled four vehicles with the supplies!

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Job Listings

Visit our website for more listings

NEW! Coordinator of Belonging and Faith Formation.

Trinity, Lansdale is seeking a part-time (30 hours) Coordinator of Belonging and Faith Formation. The coordinator helps shape a culture of radical welcome and deep belonging within Trinity and the wider community. This role focuses on building relationships that foster a deep sense of belonging and on supporting faith formation across the lifespan, with particular attention to the foundational first third of life. READ MORE HERE

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NEW! Part-time Organist

Emmaus Road Lutheran Church, 2185 Bristol Oxford Valley Road, Levittown is seeking a part-time organist to lead worship. For more information and complete list of responsibilities, click HERE. To submit a cover letter and resume, send to emmausroadoffice@gmail.com

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Trinity, Perkasie, Part-Time (25 hours) Office Administrator

Trinity Lutheran Church in Perkasie is looking for a Part-Time (25 hours) Office Administrator, who would act as an administrative secretary to Pastor and Staff. This person would need the ability to be self-directed and work independently. Business, technical, and social media skills required as well as clearances. Please email alanbruzas@gmail.com or call 267-421-9031 if you are interested or have any questions.

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Search for Church Administrator

Reformation Lutheran Church, Philadelphia, seeks a Church Administrator/Administrative Assistant who will organize our administrative life, support the mission and work to make Reformation known through a variety of media. The work involved in the position occurs inside the Church facility on weekdays, with occasional remote work.

MORE INFORMATION

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NEW! Pastor Gayeuski's Book Launch Approaching

Pastor Alina Gayeuski, Reformation, Media, has written Beyond The Stained Glass Ceiling: Clergy Women in a Still Patriarchal Church. You can pre-order the book from all major book sellers and it also will be available at launch events for purchase (cash, check, Venmo only). Come out and congratulate one of our own pastors on this milestone and support the work she does on behalf of all of us.

Launch Team Invitation: An application for those interested in serving on the launch team is HERE

Book Launch Eve Champagne Toast, March 1, 2026: 4:00 pm at Reformation Lutheran, 102 W Rose Tree Rd, Media. Books available for purchase. All are welcome! 

Book Launch event at ULS, Phildadelphia Campus, March 3, 2026. Interested in attending the book launch event at United Lutheran Seminary? REGISTER HERE

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NEW! SEPA Care of Creation Ministry Newsletter

If you don't already subscribe to SEPA's Care of Creation Ministry newsletter, you can access the latest one HERE.

You'll find lots of good information about how your congregation could help the environment with changes both small and big! Grants are available to help with those changes as you think together about the care of creation.

Resources from Faith Alive Worship Learning Lab

Resources shared at Faith Alive's Worship Learning Lab on January 10 are now available on their webpage. Click the button to the right to explore those resources and begin considering how your congregation might take part in this initiative.

Love Revolution Applications Open

If your congregation would like to be part of Love Revolution's second cohort, complete an application by April 30, 2026.

NEW! Informational Meeting

An informational Zoom meeting about Love Revolution is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 pm. You can REGISTER here.

Upcoming Installation

Deacon Ali Clark

You are invited to celebrate Deacon Ali Clark's installation as Faith Engagement and Outreach Coordinator at KenCrest

Saturday, January 31 + 2:00 pm

Trinity Fairview Village

1190 Valley Forge Road, Norristown

Rev. Dr. Jenn Phelps preaching. The service will be accessible and engaging for all ages and abilities. The color of the day is green, and clergy and seminarians of all faith traditions are invited to vest and process. All are welcome to a dessert reception following the service. 

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Upcoming Celebration of Ministry 

A 'Celebration of Ministry' is similar to what we might call an Installation, but for Full Communion partners of the ELCA. Per ELCA guidelines, we do not install clergy from our partner denominations. So, we rejoice with our new colleagues and welcome them in a Celebration of Ministry. We hope you will join us for each of these services as we receive these new colleagues in the SEPA Synod.

The Rev. Dr. Karyn L. Wiseman

St. Mark Lutheran

508 Harry St., Conshohocken

February 22, 2026 + 2:00 pm

A reception will follow

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Upcoming Ordination

Jessica Zurcher

Luther Place

1226 Vermont Ave., Washington DC

February 14, 2026 + 11:00 am

Clergy and seminarians of all traditions are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is red. A reception will follow.

Livestream will be available at facebook.com/lutherplace/live.

Jessica has been called to serve Holy Trinity, Narberth

SEPA Youth Events

February 14, 2026

Rise Against Hunger Meal Assembly Followed by free Pizza and Ice Skating

Advent Lutheran Church, West Chester, PA.

We will gather at 1:30 PM.  Event is followed by free Pizza and Ice Skating at PNY Sports Arena, right down the street from Advent.

March 14, 2026 + 6:00 pm

76ers BASKETBALL

Join Lutherans from across Chester County for Sunday Evening Basketball on March 14. Cost is $36 per ticket, including all fees/taxes. Use the following link.

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Adventlutheran8

March 20-22, 2026 

Tuscarora Lutheran Youth Retreat

Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center

Mt. Bethel, PA 

Grades 6-12

This retreat fosters relationships between youth of different churches to unify the Lutheran churches and youth of the South Eastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA. INFORMATIONAL FLIER

April 11-12, 2026 

Box City

NEW! More Information  

Informational Flier to Share

Christ, Harleysville (Kulpsville)

Grades 6-12 

The purpose of this event is to raise awareness about homelessness and raise funding to support sheltering efforts.

July 5-10, 2026

Summer Servant Trip

Lutheridge Christian Camp, Arden, NC

INFORMATIONAL FLYER

NEW! Seeking Summer Staff for Summer Camp 2026 

Love adventure, working with youth, and making a real impact? We’re hiring counselors for overnight and day camp, as well as kitchen staff, to help create an unforgettable summer experience for our campers.  

Apply and Learn More 

NEW! Spring Women's Retreat

April 10-12, 2026 

This retreat offers women the gift of rest, space, and presence in the beauty of God’s creation. With flexible programming and ample free time, the weekend fosters gentle connection, creativity, and renewal.

Learn More and Register 

Summer Camp 2026 

Summer camp is more than just fun—it’s a place where campers feel welcomed, try new things, build friendships, and create lifelong memories. At Bear Creek Camp, we celebrate community while growing together through meaningful, faith-filled experiences.

Learn More and Register 

Spring Family Nature Retreat

March 20-22, 2026 

This nature-filled weekend gives families the chance to unplug, slow down, and enjoy the peaceful environment of Bear Creek Camp. Guided activities, open time to explore, shared meals, and comfortable accommodations create a refreshing retreat centered on nature, community, and rest.

Learn More and Register

BCC Wish List on Amazon

Help us get ready for another incredible season at Bear Creek Camp!

By shopping from our wish list you’re directly supporting the magic of camp. Every item purchased helps us create meaningful, joy-filled experiences for our campers.

Save The Dates!

Preaching With Power

A preaching series sponsored by the Urban Theological Institute of United Lutheran Seminary.

Sunday, March 15, 2026

6:00 pm

Bishop J. Louis Felton

Schaefer-Ashmead Chapel

United Lutheran Seminary

7301 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia

Monday, March 16, 2026

7:00 pm

Rev. Dr. Derick Brennan

Grace Baptist Church of Germantown

25 W. Johnson St., Philadelphia

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

11:45 am

Dr. Marquisha Scott

United Lutheran Seminary, Benbow Hall

7301 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia

7:00 pm

ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry

Reformation Lutheran Church

1215 Vernon Rd., Philadelphia

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

11:45 am

Rev. Dr. Leslie Callahan

Schaefer-Ashmead Chapel

United Lutheran Seminary

7301 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia

7:00 pm

Rev. Dr. Janet J. Sturdivant

St. Paul Metropolitan AME Church

8398 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

Each of these events will be livestreamed on United Lutheran Seminary's YouTube page.

LAMPa News and Action Alerts

Save The Date!
Lutheran Day at the Capitol

April 20, 2026

Details will be available soon.

Study guide available for new social statement on Faith and Civic Life

LAMPa is delighted to offer for congregational use a curriculum to help study and understand the ELCA social statement, Faith and Civic Life: Seeking the Well-being of All.This six-week curriculum (perfect for Lent!) walks congregations and faith communities through important parts of the social statement and offers a starting point for conversation and discernment around relevant topics for our time. Explore and download here.

Kindling Faith Events and Training

Kindling Faith of United Lutheran Seminary has a new website with events and training listings updated regularly. Visit their site to register for informative events and continuing education.

Liberating Our Democracy: Exploring religious and racialized roots of American democracy and paths toward a more just future

February 27–28, 2026

United Lutheran Seminary Philadelphia campus. 

7301 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia



The conference builds on a growing body of research that examines the theological, cultural, and political intersections of democracy, citizenship, and power.

READ MORE HERE

REGISTER HERE

ELCA Annual Report Cover

You can find the Annual Report cover from the ELCA HERE

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Canada, Denmark, U.S. Lutheran
bishops issue joint statement
supporting Greenlandic people

Read the statement HERE

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NEW! January Mission Support Memo

In these current times, our call to justice and love are vitally important. This month's memo shares the inspiring story of Community Lutheran Church's work as a bridge-builder for community, inclusion and justice in Sussex County, Delaware. Read the entire story HERE

Partner Opportunities

Lutheran Chautauqua Association Offers Two Grant Opportunities

Each week during its nine-week season, Chautauqua Institution provides an array of programs including fine and performing arts, lectures, worship services, and religious programs, as well as recreational activities. Lutheran Chautauqua Association is offering two grant opportunities for a week-long stay at the Lutheran House.

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NEW! Lutheran Summer Music seeks nominations

Youth musicians from across the country are headed to St. Olaf College this year for the 2026 Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival (LSM). Students in grades 8-12 will be immersed in a supportive community that nurtures their musical growth, and invites them to share their musical gifts in performance and in worship. The Standard Enrollment deadline is March 1, and spots are filling fast. Do you know young musicians who would thrive at LSM? Nominate them today at LSMacademy.org/nominate, or remind them to submit a free application by March 1 at LSMacademy.org/apply.

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Webinar: 

NEW! Webinar: Navigating the Current Landscape for LGBTQIA+ Pennsylvanians

January 22, 2026 + 12:00-1:30pm

The webinar is co-hosted by the Governor’s Advisory Commission on LGBTQ Affairs (LGBTQ Commission), Pennsylvania Commission for Fairness & Justice (PCFJ), and Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC).

Join our expert group of panelists on January 22 for a free webinar as we engage in a critical conversation breaking down these developments, highlighting legal protections available to LGBTQIA+ individuals, and providing a roadmap on how to build your community support network.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

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Center of Addiction & Faith Free Webinar: “When Play Becomes a Problem: Internet Gaming and Spiritual Formation" 

January 28, 2026

1:00 PM

The webinar is on zoom, not in person. 

The webinar features special guest Michael Hsu, MD, a board-certified addiction psychiatrist and health services researcher and clinical faculty at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He will explore the role of internet gaming and digital technology in the lives of children, adolescents, and adults—highlighting both the potential benefits and the risks of problematic or compulsive use. 

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