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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Resource Ministry Facebook Group

This new group is for clergy and lay members of our synod who are interested in learning and sharing with others about resources used in their congregation contexts - things like liturgies, creative worship experiences, Sunday School curriculum, Bible Studies, seasonal events, stewardship materials, and more.

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National Day of Racial Healing

On January 21, the ELCA, in partnership with Augsburg Fortress, will join this annual observance of racial healing for our church and the nation with a free online educational event that centers the voices of ELCA leaders of color.

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November Calendar of Causes

Bethesda Lutheran Services provides promising futures for children, youth, and families through individualized mental and behavioral health services provided in a residential, school or community setting.

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Worship with Guests from Madagascar

Traveling all the way from Madagascar to Pennsylvania, our synod is delighted to welcome several Presidents (Bishops) of the Malagasy Lutheran Church. All are invited to join our guests in worship and conversation at any of seven locations.

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September Calendar of Causes

Lutheran Campus Ministry in Greater Pittsburgh has served students, faculty, and staff at Pitt, Carnegie Mellon, Chatham and Carlow universities since 1946. Housed in the Lutheran University Center in the heart of Oakland, the campus ministry provides opportunities for fellowship, service, worship, and education.  

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Choices & Voices for Peace

All seven ELCA bishops in Pennsylvania will gather in Harrisburg to call for peace in this election season. LAMPa asks congregations to join in by using the Peace Pledge kit for “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday or any Sunday leading up to the election on November 5.

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