P.L.U.M. Celebrates 20 Years

Pittsburgh Lutheran United Ministries (PLUM) is a cooperative ministry comprised of ten ELCA congregations in the Pittsburgh Area.  

The purpose of PLUM is to provide pastoral support and joint activities shared by the member congregations. The Ministry was founded by Rev. Beth Siefert and Rev. John Gropp in 2004.  

One amazing benefit of PLUM is that, when a pastor is sick, goes on vacation, or retires, the pastoral care continues uninterrupted since there are multiple pastors and staff. The member congregations share in financial support of the pastoral staff and joint worship/outreach/fellowship activities - yet they maintain their independence and individuality as they minister to those in their respective communities.  PLUM provides a means by which small, struggling or pastor-less congregations can continue to exist and minister to their communities.