Vice President Tracey A. Beasley

Veronica Britto

Rev. Lauren Bruno

Rev. Mukesh Cheedie

Bishop Patricia A. Davenport

Rev. Julie DeWerth

Mr. Albert Glenn

Rev. Regina Goodrich

Ms. Doreen Kinzler

Rev. Joseph Klinger

Mr. Ernest S. Knowlden

Mr. Matthew E. Lovett

Mrs. Cynthia London

Ms. Elizabeth Stewart

Mr. Henry T. Strobel

Mr. Damar Wilson

Ms. Sandra Zimmermann

Ms. Yvonne Curtis 

https://www.elca.org/Resources/Churchwide-Assembly The live stream will be found on this page. Download the streaming schedule here.

Bishop Patricia Davenport invites you to our Synodical Offices at ULS for a special Back to School Event. Join us as Bishop blesses each student and their backpack/lunchbox/devices used for school.  

We’ll have some fun games, soft pretzels and sweet treats, too.  The event is Sunday, September 18 from 2-4pm - RAIN OR SHINE. See you there! Please RSVP with number of people attending to srea@sepa.org 

This November, save the date for SEPA Synod's Rostered Ministers Equipping Event, or RME2: Reminage. Renew. Rejoice. We will gather at United Lutheran Seminary's Philadelphia Campus for three days, with an option for online participation. With three phenomenal workshop leaders, opportunities for connection, fun, delicious food, and the blessing of worshipping together, you won't want to miss this event! Registration coming in September.

How often do you say “thanks” for your members’ giving? How do you say “thanks?” These are just some of the questions that the Synod Generosity Team will answer at its FREE workshop on Tuesday evening, August 30 at 7:00 p.m.  You can either attend in-person at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2100 York Road, Jamison, PA, OR you can attend virtually.

While the event is FREE, you need to register for the event by August 15 so we can properly plan and prepare. Visit https://community.ministrylink.org/saying-thanks-workshop to register. Thank you for considering this opportunity to extend your ministry.

Sanctuary Village is a non-profit that is working with the City of Philadelphia to build its first tiny house village to provide housing to older women living on the streets of Philadelphia. It will be on city-owned land and the City's Office of Homeless Services will pay for services (Case management, meals, medical care, etc). This will be the first village of its kind in our part of the country but it is based on a very successful model being used other places in the US. More info is available at our website (www.tinyhousecommunity.org).

Christ Lutheran Church in Harleysville at 2211 Mainland Road is excited to be hosting the Home Run 5K race/walk to raise funds for Sanctuary Village, the community of tiny houses for those who have no roof or walls in Philadelphia. Race day is September 17^th. Check-in opens at 8:00 am and the race start is at 9:00 am. A shorter 1K fun run/ walk will be begin at 9:45.

Fresh Baked Bread - Does your outreach ministry have a need for fresh baked bread? Every Saturday at 3pm, LeBus bakery in King of Prussia donates all of their leftover bread. If your ministry is interested in taking one of the open Saturdays each month, or you would like more information, contact Ellen Daneke at 610.324.9906. We have the 4th Saturday available immediately, the 1st Saturday open starting in November and if there is a 5th Saturday (4-5 times a year) that too is open immediately. 

Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairview Village seeks a Director of Operations to manage the property and facilities of our congregation. The Director will administer the maintenance programs, manage the property and equipment, and supervise the custodial staff. This will require close cooperation with the property committee, church staff, school staff, outside vendors, and volunteers.

The ideal candidate will have well developed administrative capabilities, with experience in supervision of staff, management of an operations budget. Learn more.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Perkasie seeks a Organist/Director of Music Ensembles. seeks an Organist and Director of Musical Ensembles. We are a suburban congregation that has a rich history of music as an integral part of our faith life. Trinity seeks a part-time (15-25 hours per week) musician to support the worship life of the congregation, lead and direct vocal and bell choirs, and explore innovative ideas for new music ministry initiatives.  Learn more

Calvary Lutheran Church, West Chester seeks a Director of Family and Youth Ministry that will work with Calvary’s entire church community and will be responsible to grow, equip, develop and lead a comprehensive Family and Youth Ministry (FYM) program. This position will provide leadership, direction, and supervision in the areas of FYM to cultivate a Family of God who is inspired to grow, play, discover and serve together. Learn more.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, King of Prussia seeks an Administrative Assistant to support its ministerial staff and church office operations. This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 9 am - 1 pm. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with a professional demeanor and presence, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent verbal and interpersonal skills. Learn more.

St. John Lutheran Church, Phoenixville seeks a Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries the Director will promote the development of family ministry with enthusiasm and dedication to working directly with people of all ages. The Director will develop programming, fellowship, and service and worship opportunities; coordinate with the youth education teams; and, encourage volunteers and parents to provide fellowship and faith-building activities for our youth. Learn more.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale seeks an Assistant Director for Worship and Music to lead (Preschool/Early Childhood Music, Cherub Choir, Handbell Choir) and support (Children and Youth Choirs, periodic soloists/ensembles) the mission and vision of Trinity Lutheran Church and its music ministry. Learn more

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale seeks an Organist to lead (congregational worship) and support (accompany adult choirs) the mission and vision of Trinity Lutheran Church and its music ministry. Learn more

Mr. Richard Bergen will be ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church (1000 W. Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446), he is being called as pastor at St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ferndale (470 Church Hill Road, Ferndale, PA 18921). There will be light refreshments following the service.

Vicar Brandi Hebert will be ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Lutheran Church of God's Love (791 Newtown Yardley Road, Newtown PA 18940), where she is being called as associate pastor. A light reception will follow in the fellowship hall.

The Rev. Dedra Florence Johnson will be installed as Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Philadelphia on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. The Rev. Regina Goodrich, Dean of Central Conference will be presiding. A light reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Services will be live-streamed at

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