Lutheran Disaster Response Trip

May 3-9: Our Synod's Lutheran Disaster Response Team will be traveling for a second time for a week of mission work to help restore and rebuild communities across Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene.

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MLK Commemorative Grants

The synod's Authentic Diversity and Justice Working Group is equipping congregations to start a a racial reconciliation project in their community. Apply for a $250 grant beginning December 1.

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Emergency Food Grants Available

Ministries can apply for up to $2,500 for feeding ministries by Sunday, November 16. The Mission Endowment Fund board has acted to designate $85,000 in response to SNAP benefit cuts and financial strains created by the government shutdown.

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Installation of Bishop Stoller

The sanctuary of Berkeley Hills Lutheran Church overflowed with ministers, lay people, bishops from other synods of the ELCA, heads other Church denominations, friends, and family members. Hundreds more joined by livestream and at watch parties hosted by congregations throughout our synod.

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Corporate Annual Report

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has changed the process of corporate filings. Previously, your congregation would have filled out a decennial report in years ending in “1.” Now the Commonwealth requires that each corporation—including not for profit corporations—file an annual report online.

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May Calendar of Causes

This summer, hundreds of children will attend summer camp programs at Lutherlyn. Thanks to the generous support Lutherlyn receives from churches, families, individuals, and foundations, Lutherlyn promises that no child will be turned away from summer camp because of finances.

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Lenten Devotional Series

Each year, our synod's Church in Society committee seeks to lift up a cause or concern that affects our communities by providing resources and reflections to help us journey more faithfully and lovingly together through the season of Lent.

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