News and Updates for the week of September 9, 2025 | | Lutherans Together. Loving God. Loving Neighbor. | | SEPA Synod Updates & Events | | |
You're Invited
A Conversation About the Future of Youth Ministry
in SEPA Synod
Sunday October 12 @ 2:00 pm
St. John Lutheran, Blue Bell
1802 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell (Rt. 73)
All those interested in discussing and planning for ministry needs for youth and young adults in the Synod are welcome to attend.
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NEW! Care of Creation Ministry Microgrants
Congratulations to the first round recipients of the Care of Creation Microgrants!
1) Grace Lutheran Church, Wyndmoor $1000: Fluorescent to LED lighting upgrade
2) St. John's Lutheran Church, Melrose Park $840: 6 Energy Star Smart Thermostats projected to save the church $1200/yr
3) Faith-Immanuel Lutheran Church, East Lansdowne $1000: Fluorescent to LED lighting upgrade
4) St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Telford $1000: Purchase and installation of raised garden beds to grow fresh produce for their food pantry.
Nine applications were received in the first round. Four applications that were not accepted in the first round will be reconsidered in the second round in addition to any new applications received.
The deadline for the second round is December 31st, 2025. Beat the Advent & Christmas rush by submitting early. All lighting upgrade quotes should incorporate the instant discounts or rebates available through the utility companies.
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SEPA Care of Creation Ministry announces
NEW! Christian Climate Training
Co-Hosted by AME, ABCUSA, DOC, ELCA, NBCUSA, PCUSA, TEC, UCC, UMC,
+ Blessed Tomorrow
September 27 - 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Zoom
Become more comfortable talking to others about creation care and more confident in acting on solutions. This Christian Climate Training with Blessed Tomorrow equips you with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and resources to speak and take action on climate change in your home, neighborhood, congregation, community, with policymakers, and beyond. The training, which is part of the Blessed Tomorrow Climate Ambassador Program is free, practical, inspiring, backed by science, and rooted in faith.
REGISTER HERE
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Upcoming Ordination
Sister Paula Estornell will be ordained to the Ministry of Word and Service
October 19 + 3:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
2191 West Chester Pike, Broomall
All are welcome
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Registration Deadline Approaching
SEPA Synod Building Summit
Saturday, September 27
10:00 am- 3:00 pm
The Brossman Center, United Lutheran Seminary
7241 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia
The Building Summit brings together three leaders in development to discuss innovative strategies for transforming how buildings serve their communities. One of the key themes of the summit is the adaptive reuse of existing structures—rethinking how to make use of underutilized buildings.
The Building Summit is free, but you must register in advance as lunch will be provided. Space is limited to no more than three leaders per congregation. Register no later than September 20.
Our presenters
Robert V. Peters, B.Th., B.A., M.A., M.P.S. Founder of two award-winning nonprofits, PRAXIS HOUSING and HOUSING INNOVATIONS. Long time consultant on both economic and housing development projects.
Wes Willison He currently lives and works in Kensington, Philadelphia. Active on the board of New Kensington Community Development Corp and the Simple Way and works as a licensed Realtor.
Marcus Toconita Partner with Callahan and Ward, a Philadelphia-region housing and mixed-use developer. Winner of several housing awards.
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Register Today!
Love Revolution Presents:
SEPA Synod Fall Learning Day:
Who Is Our Neighbor?
Saturday, October 18
8:30 am to 12:15 pm
St. John Lutheran Church
3101 Tyson Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19149
Keynote presenter: The Rev. Emily Harkins, Lead Pastor and Founding Developer of The Dwelling, in Winston-Salem, NC. In a world that constantly tells people who are living on the margins that they don't belong, The Dwelling is a church that tells them that the world has it all wrong. Pastor Emily also will lead an hour-long workshop titled: Serving All People In The Name of Jesus.
Workshop presenter: Ms. Julia Frank, Director of Community Outreach for Liberty Lutheran and Lutheran Congregational Services. She will be leading an hour-long workshop on “Striving for Justice and Peace” which will include practical, hands-on opportunities for congregations to get involved in justice work.
Preacher: The Rev. Linda Manson, SEPA Director for Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Pastor Manson brings her passion for connecting church and community to her new role in the Southeastern PA Synod. She looks forward to finding and developing ways for this synod to be a source of hope and light for the communities we serve, as well as continuing to serve our larger church body.
Come join your friends and neighbors in the SEPA Synod for this free day of learning, worship and fellowship. All are welcome! As part of the Love Revolution grant, these learning days give others a taste of what the Love Revolution is all about.
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In God's Image will feature Flamy Grant!
CLICK HERE for more information and to register for In God's Image being held October 4 at Trinity Lutheran, Lansdale beginning at 9:00 am. Childcare will be offered for this event, but you must register your child by September 15.
Concert will begin at 1:00 pm
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Save The Date!
Faith Alive Worship Learning Lab
Saturday, November 22, 2025
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lutheran Church of God's Love, Newtown
More information on how you can register for this fun, interactive day will be coming soon!
Faith Alive is a Lilly Endowment funded process in SEPA Synod for creating a wider welcome for children (ages 0-12) to be fully themselves in worship.
You are invited to come along on this journey of faith and transformation.
| | Announcements from SEPA Congregations | | |
NEW! Resurrection Lutheran, Horsham
to celebrate 65th Anniversary
Sunday, October 12
10:00 am Worship with Bishop Penman presiding
Noon - Lunch
1:00 pm - Celebrate and share memories
Resurrection is located at 620 Welsh Road, Horsham
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NEW! Family of God Lutheran Church
to celebrate 50th Anniversary
Sunday, September 28
11:00 am Worship with reception to follow
Resurrection is located at 4770 Rt. 202, Buckingham, PA
MORE INFORMATION
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NEW! St. Mark's, Pennsburg Announces Part-time Organist Opening
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pennsburg is seeking either a part-time Organist or Organist/Music Director to nurture the spiritual growth of the congregation through leadership in worship and musical ministries. St. Mark’s boasts a 28 rank pipe organ built by Patrick J. Murphy in 2000. The instrument has been featured in the AGO magazine.
Currently, the congregation is worshiping at one traditional Lutheran Sunday morning service. Seasonal services at Christmas and in Lent are also held. Compensation is competitive. Knowing that the pool of organist candidates is limited, we are willing to be flexible with the parameters of the position. Both position descriptions are available on request.
For those interested in Directing the music program in addition to playing the organ and piano, there are vocal choirs, a five octave bell choir, and additional instrumentalists who play on occasion.
Inquiries can be made at pastor@stmarkspennsburg.com or by calling the church office at 215-679-9015.
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NEW! Advent Lutheran Hosts Mennonite Heritage Center Executive Director For Special Gathering On Sunday, September 21.
Friends and guests will have a chance to go deeper into the Anabaptist/Mennonite story on Sunday, September 21. The Heritage Center Executive Director, Joel Nofziger, will join us at Advent. He will be our guest preacher at 8:30 and 11:00am. He will also lead an Adult Forum session at 9:45 and provide more Mennonite history.
Worship that Sunday will include prayers and hymns reflective of the Mennonite tradition. Joel Nofziger’s preaching text will be excerpts from the Sermon on the Mount – a key scriptural passage for Mennonites.
Locally, the Lutherans of the SEPA Synod publicly apologized to local Mennonites at their Synod Assembly in Franconia in 2011. Congregationally, Advent Lutheran and Salford Mennonite have forged a relationship that has led to sharing work in a community garden, combining for outreach projects and joining for a Thanksgiving Eve service annually.
Our local community has a Mennonite Resource Center that supports efforts of Mennonite World Relief and a Mennonite Heritage Center that stewards Mennonite history and tradition.
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Upper Dublin Lutheran Church to Host ‘Souls Shot Portrait Project’
The exhibition featuring portraits by fine artists of individuals impacted by gun violence runs September 6-30
Upper Dublin Lutheran Church (UDLC) located at 411 Susquehanna Road, Ambler, in partnership with Or Hadash Synagogue, will host the ‘Souls Shot Portrait Project’ opening reception on Saturday, September 6 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition was created to provide a visual representation of individuals impacted by gun violence. The display is free and open to the public on Sundays from 12:00 – 2:00 pm and Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 pm through September 30. A closing reception will be held on Sunday, September 28 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm.
This unique exhibition connects families of gun violence victims with fine artists to capture the essence of the lives lost or tragically altered. The project uses the transformative power of art to memorialize their loved ones while increasing awareness and encouraging a call to action.
The event is organized by the UDLC Advocacy Team, which supports the congregation’s desire to live faith in a meaningful way through action. The ‘Souls Shot Portrait Project’ follows the Interfaith Community Forum on Preventing Gun Violence and the Memorial to the Lost held at UDLC in 2024.
“We are committed to keeping a spotlight on this significant problem,” said UDLC Advocacy Team Leader Chris Tranchida. “Seeing the real people impacted by this epidemic inspires us to keep working toward change in our local community and beyond.”
UDLC and Or Hadash invite the community to attend the opening and closing receptions and the exhibition during public visiting hours. For more information visit www.udlc.org or call 215-646-7999.
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New Events Added
September 26-28
ELCA Youth Gathering: Faith In Motion
Crossroads, Port Murray, NJ
Registration is open!
These locations make travel simpler and more accessible while maintaining all the depth and connection you'd expect from the Gathering.
Throughout the weekend, youth will explore where God might be calling them and form lasting bonds with those around them. Adult leaders will have opportunities to connect with one another, share resources, and engage with the ELCA Youth Ministry and Gathering teams.
October 4, 2025
Trunk or Treat
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Christ's, Trumbauersville
218 E. Broad St., Trumbauersville
October 18, 2025
Trunk or Treat
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Trinity, Lansdale
1000 W. Main St., Lansdale
Sponsored By Liberty Lutheran and Lutheran Congregational Services
October 21, 2025
Hayride
2:00 pm
1333 Elephant Road, Perkasie
Organized by Christ's, Trumbauersville
RSVP to Kayla Wuffleff 215-536-3193
November 8-9, 2025
What Really Matters Retreat
Bear Creek Camp
Grades 6-9
Designed for middle school students grades 6-9, we'll explore concepts that are core to our faith. Come spend 24 hours in the mountains with us and learn how Jesus changed everything. Registration opens Sep 1, spaces are limited. Check out the linked flyer for event details. Contact Karolin Brechbill (kbrechbill@christlc.org) or Janet Hilsmier (kidsconnect@stjameslimerick.org) for more details.
November 16
Friendsgiving
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christ's, Trumbauersville
218 E. Broad St., Trumbauersville
RSVP to Kayla Wuffleff 215-536-3193
November 22, 2025
SAVE THE DATE!
Faith Alive Worship Learning Lab
Open to all who want to learn more about including children in worship.
This workshop will center on the role of music in worship.
December 8
Advent Night
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christ's, Trumbauersville
218 E. Broad St., Trumbauersville
RSVP to Kayla Wuffleff 215-536-3193
March 20-22, 2026
Tuscarora Lutheran Youth Retreat
Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center Mt. Bethel, PA
Grades 6-12
Tuscarora Lutheran Youth Retreat (formerly know as Harvey Cedars) is a weekend retreat for 6th - 12th grade youth and their leaders. 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. This retreat is also unique in the fact that it is run by the pastors and leaders of our youth groups so we depend on our adult leaders who attend with their youth to help make this retreat possible. We ask our adult leaders to be a part of small groups either through teaching, assistant teaching, or being an extra pair of hands in the classroom.
April 11-12, 2026
Box City
Christ, Harleysville (Kulpsville)
Grades 6-12
The purpose of this event is to raise awareness about homelessness and raise funding to support sheltering efforts. During the event, youth will hear real-life stories about homelessness, discuss and learn about this social issue in fun ways, and experience what it’s like sleeping without proper shelter.
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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
Knowing how to respond in a moment of crisis can change someone’s life. This fall, we invite you to be part of a powerful and practical training that equips you to do just that.
On Saturday, September 13, Cross Roads is hosting Mental Health First Aid, a one-day in-person training led by Rev. Annemarie H. Cook. This nationally recognized course will give you the tools and confidence to support someone who may be struggling with a mental health challenge, substance use concern, or thoughts of suicide.
Just like CPR prepares you to assist someone in physical distress, Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to respond when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis. Through thoughtful instruction, real-life scenarios, and a 5-step action plan, you’ll walk away better prepared to recognize warning signs, listen without judgment, and connect people with the help they need.
Registration and Training details can be found here.
*Please Note: This course includes a 2-hour online portion that must be completed before arriving at camp. An advance payment is required. Instructions for payment can be found on the registration page. Late arrivals and early departures are strongly discouraged.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Cross Roads Office at
officemanager@crossroadsretreat.com or call 908-832-8264 (option 0).
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NEW! LAMPa Action Alert: Urge Congress to Pass Bipartisan Housing Reform
Support the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act: A Response to America's Housing Crisis.
Earlier this summer, the Senate Banking Committee advanced the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act (S. 2651) by an overwhelming 24-0 margin. Introduced by Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), this comprehensive bill addresses the housing crisis affecting millions of Americans through solutions that simplify rental assistance, support first-time homebuyers, enable zoning updates, expand housing supply, and streamline assistance for vulnerable neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Our advocacy comes as Washington, D.C. intensifies its sweep on homeless communities. The ELCA Homeless Justice Network (HJN) and local interfaith leaders, including Bishop Leila Ortiz of the ELCA Metro D.C. Synod, have raised prophetic voices of concern about recent developments while reaffirming our commitment to serve people in need. The ELCA social message on homelessness reads, “Where God's love for people who are homeless is heard and lived, hope is engendered that breaks the downward spiral of life.”
As lack of available housing has become one of the largest drivers of homelessness, Congress must hear from faith-based advocates that comprehensive housing reform is a moral issue. The ROAD to Housing Act advances many priorities Lutheran advocates have supported for years: disaster assistance programs, preserving rural housing, creating pathways to homeownership, and much more.
READ MORE AND SEND A MESSAGE HERE
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Season of Creation 2025 – Peace With Creation
Every year from September 1 – October 4, Christians around the world participate in a Season of Creation, liturgically marking a time where we give thanks for God’s good creation, repent of our misuse of it, and commit to actions and advocacy that work to restore and uplift all that God has created. The Season of Creation spans five weeks between the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (September 1) and the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4). This year, the theme of Season of Creation is pulled from the text of Isaiah 32:14-18, where the prophet Isaiah pictured the desolated Creation without peace because of the lack of justice and the broken relationship between God and humankind. See more resources for the season here.
Witness to Creation with LAMPa’s Photo-a-Day Challenge
Every day of the Season of Creation, LAMPa will post a picture submitted by one of YOU celebrating and witnessing to God’s creation. Where do you find peace? Where do you see signs of hope? What scenes in creation make you think of the prophet’s promise that “justice will dwell in the wilderness and righteousness abide in the fruitful field”? DM us on Facebook or Instagram or send an email to LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org to have your photo and 2-3 sentence reflection featured on our page! You can join us in this daily practice and remember to tag us (@LAMPaAdvocacy) and use #SeasonofCreation2025.
A Call to Action: “The Effect of Justice Will Be Peace”
This year, during the Season of Creation, Creation Justice Ministries (CJM), of which the ELCA is a sponsor, is aiming to promote “peace with Creation” through public witnesses and theological resources for churches. In partnership and support from national and local partners, CJM is planning to organize a series of faithful witnesses at the United States Capitol and across the country to highlight the threats to the environment, while calling on the U.S. government to have moral courage and promote a right relationship and peace with Creation.
Join us as we gather in prayer, testimony and prophetic public witness in
Washington, DC on September 2 and 19. September 2 will feature Senior Director of ELCA Witness in Society, the Rev. Amy Reumann.
See other dates and locations here..
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NEW! Seafarers International House
Fall Newsletter
This newsletter is full of great ministry opportunities including how you can participate in Christmas At Sea--and annual program aimed at supporting those who cannot be home at Christmas.
READ MORE HERE
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NEW! Another Opportunity to Prepare for Portico Annual Enrollment!
Portico Benefits is offering more workshops to help plan members and sponsoring organizations prepare for annual enrollment in October.
Annual enrollment for sponsoring organizations is October 1-14, 2025.
Annual enrollment for plan members begins in waves starting on October 20, 2025.
All members and sponsoring organizations will be sent emails about their enrollment windows at the address that Portico has on file for them.
Webinar for Plan Members:
Monday, September 22, 2:00pm Eastern
If you are sponsored in the Portico Benefits plan, this webinar will review the selections you have for benefits in 2026, explain Portico’s four new ELCA-Primary Health Plan options, and provide helpful information for enrollment.
Register here if you plan to attend:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uFIgccOWTuCxSh9u8HqI3Q
After you register you will receive the ZOOM link.
Webinar for Sponsoring Organizations:
Monday, September 22, 6:30pm Eastern
If you sponsor members in the Portico Benefits plan, this webinar is for you. We will discuss employer benefit selections, the health plan options for ELCA-Primary Health Plan members in 2026 and review the annual enrollment process.
Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/J_5OXZGNQHKHZfnzzqxO9g
After you register you will receive the ZOOM link.
Both webinars will be led by Pastor Cathy Schibler (ELCA Regions 6 and 9) and Pastor Tara Lynn (ELCA Regions 7 and 8), who serve as Regional Reps for Portico.
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NEW! Leadership Circle Fireside Chat: Celebrating 25 Years of Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM)
“25 Years of Faithful Service and Changed Lives”
Thursday, October 2, 1:00 p.m.
Zoom
REGISTER NOW
On Thursday, Oct. 2, join us as we celebrate 25 years of the Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program. Over 25 years, more than a thousand young adults have accepted the invitation to become the hands and feet of Jesus in the world, providing critical support to ministries and projects in communities of need. These volunteers embark on a journey of self-reflection to consider their sense of identity, God’s work in the world and their place within it all.
During this virtual event, you will hear stories from country coordinators who make this program possible and alumni whose lives and faith were transformed by it. Our speakers will give you a glimpse into the program’s impact on young adults and the whole church. You can submit questions in advance when you register at the link below. We hope you can join us — we’re looking forward to a lively conversation about the work of our church!
Note: The registration page will close at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30
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NEW! Addiction & Youth: Trends & Challenges
Free Webinar
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
1:00 p.m.
Webinar will be lead by
Michael Durchslag
Director of P.E.A.S.E. Academy, Board Chair of the Association of Recovery Schools (ARS)
Register HERE
Nine out of ten adults who have a diagnosed substance use disorder started when they were adolescents. The younger someone is when they have their first use, the more likely they are to develop a substance use disorder. Compounding the problem, youth are the most underserved demographic when it comes to addiction and recovery services. There are many factors behind this. If we are serious about changing the trajectory of this very costly and deadly disease, we need to start further upstream and focus on research supporting best practices for youth.
Learn about the current trends in adolescent drug use and the different approaches that can make a meaningful impact on a young person's life from the one of the country's foremost experts on adolescent recovery.
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The ELCA Wittenberg Center presents a 2025 Webinar Series:
NEW! BLESSED TO BE: EXPLORING GENDER, COMPANIONSHIP, AND SEXUALITY
Online via Zoom. 1:00 PM Eastern for each of the three dates.
This webinar series is free and open to all. English with live Spanish translations.
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Sept 30: Blessed to Be Bold: The Reformation, Power, and Women
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Oct 1: Blessed to Break the Mold: Marriage, Tradition, and Divine Disruption
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Oct 2: Blessed to Delight: Sexuality, Faith, and God’s Good Creation
Download the flyers below for more details.
English Webinar Overview
Spanish webinar overview
Register at: www.tinyurl.com/LutherWedding500
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Lutheran Congregational Services Lay Eucharistic Visitor Training
Eucharistic Visitors are members of the congregation who are selected by their pastor and trained to bring the communion meal from worship to ill and homebound members of their congregation who are unable to attend service.
LCS’s training ministry engages learners in the Biblical and theological background of the Sacrament of Holy Communion and teaches potential Eucharistic Visitors about visitation and administration of the sacrament.
Upcoming Dates
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Saturday, October 11, 2025
9:30AM-4:00PM
St. Timothy Lutheran Church
7965 Fillmore St, Philadelphia, PA
Fox Chase Neighborhood
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Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:30 AM-4:00 PM
Friedens Church
28 Wolf Creek Rd
Shartlesville, PA 19554
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Asylum Pride House to Host Welcome Walk
Saturday October 18th
8:00 am check-in and 8:30 am start
FDR Park, Philly
For more information, CLICK HERE
Asylum Pride House’s mission is to provide housing and necessary initial resources to LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. All LGBTQ+ asylum seekers are welcomed, supported, and affirmed as their most authentic selves by every community encountered. Asylum Pride House is a partner ministry of UniLu Philadelphia.
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Kindling Faith Events
Equipping the Saints Lay Ministry Program
This new program co-sponsored by United Lutheran Seminary and the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary will provide a basic training program for lay ministers to the synods of the ELCA. Synods have the ability through this process to add their own requirements through the independent study course and other additional options. The certificate that participants receive is not transferable to other synods unless directed by the bishops of those synods. See attached promo for more details or register here.
Upcoming Kindling Faith Events
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Aging Grace-Fully Series. Register here..
- Somehow author Anne Lamott, September 11 at 1:30 PM
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10% Happier author Dan Harris on the Gettysburg campus October 23 at 1:30 pm. Click here.
Minding the Gaps Support Group for Rostered Leaders and Seminarians begins on September 4th. participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their call experiences, examine them in light of their current ministerial setting, receive practical tools and strategies to tend to potential gaps in their wellbeing (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, relational, etc.) in order to experience more hope, joy, and peace in their lives. Click here for more information..
Fall Convocation: “Is the Moral Arc Broken?” Monday, September 15th on the Philadelphia campus with Dr. Miguel De La Torre and Joan Trumpauer Mulholland (one of the 1961 Freedom Riders for Civil Rights). Registration coming soon. Save the date!
Come to the Well: Tools for Revitalizing Your Soul and Ministry, October 8th – 10th on the Philadelphia campus for rostered women with Rev. Dr. Stacey Brady. Gather around the following topics: compassion fatigue and burnout; moving from compassion fatigue to compassion satisfaction through acquiring resilience skills, trauma-informed caregivers, and Jesus' invitation to abundant life. Registration coming soon. Save the date!
Online Pastoral Care Series with Rev. Dr. Beth Toler returns this fall! Registration will go live soon. Here are the topics for the coming academic year:
- October 13/16 - Healing with Grace: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Spiritual Care
- November 10/13 - Grace in the Final Chapter: Spiritual Care and the Death with Dignity Movement
- January 12/15 - This is What Spiritual Care Looks Like: Community Activism and Engagement
- February 9/12 - Walking the Road to Recovery: Spiritual Care for those Facing Addiction
- March 9/12 - Standing in the Storm: Spiritual Care as Crisis Response
- April 13/16 - Caring for Souls in a Wounded World: Spiritual Care in the Context of Climate Change
Advent Icon Workshop. Monday, December 1 – 5. The Rev. Bonnie Oplinger leads a week-long workshop of growth and artistic expression as participants create/write an icon of the Madonna and Child. Registration coming soon. Save the Date!
Solidarity Trip to the Holy Land for Rostered Leaders, January 15 – 24.
This special pilgrimage for rostered leaders offers a unique opportunity to support the Christians of the Holy Land through sharing of our time, resources, and empathy. Our fellow Lutherans of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land often feel alone and forgotten – being present with them at Sunday worship and other opportunities for fellowship are important factors in sharing hope for a better world where walls become tables and peace with justice and equity becomes possible. Cost of $1500 is all-inclusive. Learn more here.
Remember, both the Philadelphia and Gettysburg campuses offer free lodging for up to three nights for rostered leaders who just need a break. Email mzimmann@uls.edu to arrange your place apart.
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