Being a member of the congregation council is a significant commitment in the life of a disciple. This gathering for congregation leaders is intended to strengthen your skills and your faith. From stewardship and financial management to constitution and bylaws, there will be training for a variety of council interests and duties. Registration will be available soon.

Registration is now closed. For questions about your registration, contact Pastor Asplin at peter.asplin@swpasynod.org. 

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Breakout Sessions:

• Authentic Diversity & Justice
  – Vicar Amy Kelly 
   

• Congregation Constitution:  Why Update? How to?
  –Pastor Larry Kemp
   

• Evangelism: It’s not as terrifying as you think! 
  – Pastor Melissa Stoller 
   

• Keeping Pastors Healthy
  – Pastor Tara Lynn, Portico Benefit Services
   

• Lutheran Advocacy Ministry 2025 
  – Tracy DePasquale, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in PA 
   

• Planned Giving in Congregations:  A gift for the individual and the community 
  – Ryan Ebner, ELCA Foundation
   

• Presidents/Vice Presidents
  – Barb Nugent, Synod VP
   

• Stewardship in the Congregation
  – Barb Nugent, Synod VP
   

• Secretaries
  – Pastor Bill Schaefer, Synod Secretary
   

• Treasurers
  – Gary Teti, Synod Treasurer 

Bishop Kusserow will close the day with “Being Church Today: The Gift of Community in Christ”

Arriving at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church:

Please enter the church through the main entrance on the lower level, back parking lot side.  There is a wheelchair accessible ramp there.  The social hall will be to the right.  There is an elevator to assist those with mobility limitations in getting to the social hall.  

 

Thanks to Pastor Heagy, the staff and members of 
Mt. Lebanon United for hosting this  event.