Lessons and Carols for Epiphany
The six churches of the Indian Valley Cluster — Advent Harleysville, Christ Kulpsville, Emmanuel Souderton, Grace Hatfield, Little Zion Telford and St. Paul’s Telford — will present a joint celebration of Lessons and Carols for Epiphany on Sunday, January 8 at 3 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 40 N. Main St. in Hatfield. The service features favorite hymns and carols of Epiphany, a choir of three dozen members from all participating congregations, each of the pastors in leadership roles, and a procession of brightly costumed magi, followed by a festive reception. The public is warmly invited.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Worship
Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA and African Descent Lutheran Association Philadelphia Chapter invites you to honor & celebrate the legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at our annual Memorial Worship Service on Sunday, January 15, 3 p.m., at Christ’s Lutheran Church, 700 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Oreland, PA 19075.
The thee of the service is “Please Do Not Give Up — Help Is On The Way”. Guest preacher is the Rev. Jesse W. Brown Jr. of Christus Lutheran Church. Glenn Bryan is the guest musician. All are welcome!
Register Now for Generosity Extravaganza
Join us Saturday, Jan 21 at Trinity, Lansdale, to engage with two outstanding church leaders in plenary presentations and question and answer sessions. Louise Johnson will speak on change leadership; while The Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah will talk about how the church can express generosity and vitality in the midst of our broken reality. Plus, 10 practical workshops!
Webinar:
Caring For Gen Z In A Post-Pandemic World
We are excited to invite you to an upcoming Lunch & Learn webinar in partnership with Springtide Research Institute, ELCA Youth Ministry Network and ELCA Youth Ministry.
On January 12, 2023, at noon CST, Springtide Research Institute will share their latest research on “Caring for Gen Z in a Post Pandemic World.” For many young people, there is no normal to return to after the pandemic. Their entire lives have changed. Springtide’s pandemic research focused on what young people are experiencing, how they view the future, and most importantly, what you can do to support them. Join us as we learn together from this research and share in a brief Q&A time with our Springtide Researchers!
Where: Zoom (link will be sent upon registration)
When: January 12, 2023
Time: Noon CST (1 p.m. EST)
Topic: Caring for Gen Z in a Post Pandemic World
Ordination And Installation: Ms Eileen Ruppel-Doan
The Ordination and Installation of Ms. Eileen Ruppel-Doan will be held January 28th, 2023 at 11 a.m. EST at Reformation Lutheran Church, 102 W Rose Tree Rd, Media, PA 19063. Live stream of the service will be available at: relcmedia.org/virtualchurch. A reception will follow.
Installation: The Rev. Lauren Cain
Installation of Reverend Lauren Cain as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, 660 N. Charlotte St, Pottstown will be held on January 14th, 2023 at 10 a.m. All clergy are invited to attend. There will be fellowship after the service. Reverend Austin Chinault, pastor of Zion’s UCC Church in Pottstown, will be guest preacher.
LAMPa Hiring Communications Pro
Do you (or someone you know) have professional communications experience, a passion for justice and a call to serve God's mission in the world -- especially in the public square? LAMPa is seeking a communications and advocacy engagement manager. Learn more here, including how to apply for this full-time position within ELCA Witness in Society.
How are we being called to be church together in the public square?
Every two years, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (LAMPa) surveys ELCA members and ministries about where they are being led to serve and seek justice as the church together in Pennsylvania. LAMPa's policy council meets later this month to establish policy agenda priorities as the Commonwealth welcomes a new Administration and General Assembly. Help inform their work by completing this survey, if you have not already done so, by Jan. 20.
A Middle Eastern Christian Perspective on Lent, Holy Week and Easter Readings
For Christians in the Holy Land, the “Fifth Gospel” of the physical and cultural landscape informs their exegesis and preaching to the ever-shrinking Christian population.
Join us Monday, Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a very enlightening Preaching Perspective as we welcome the wisdom and perspective of three ELCJHL Pastors who are Doctor of Ministry students at ULS. The presentation will include:
- A Palestinian perspective on lectionary writings
- Extra-biblical cultural traditions around Holy Week and Easter
- An exposition of various ministry contexts in Amman, Jerusalem, and Beit Jala (near Bethlehem)
- Enhancing our understanding of time and space around the passion and the associated holy sites.
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