From the Church in Society Committee: A call to celebrate Earth Day.
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In February, the nation watched as Texas endured cold temperatures not seen in years. Our synod was able to offer aid to our “domestic partner synod” in Texas from the sale of our own synod office building.
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Bishop Kurt Kusserow was a guest on the Bethlehem Backchat podcast to talk about what does a synod actually do, the surprising joy of selling our building, and why vocation means more than what you do for a living.
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Lutheran Service Society has been helping people of all ages, faith backgrounds, and financial circumstances for over 100 years. As part of Lutheran SeniorLife’s family of services, Lutheran Service Society empowers neighbors to lead independent, dignified, and secure lives.
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Synod-Wide online services for Good Friday and the Second Sunday of Easter can be incorporated into your already-planned worship gathering, or you can allow the synod staff to host the online worship time for you.
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For more than 100 years, Lutheran SeniorLife has helped seniors throughout the synod to thrive spiritually, emotionally, intellectually and physically.
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This Black History Month, members of the synod’s Authentic Diversity & Justice Task Force tell the story of Rev. Jehu Jones and the need for sanctuary space, especially for immigrants, refugees, and people of color.
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Sunday, February 7, is national “Send a Card to a Friend Day.” Whether motivated by that fun invitation or by the long habit of the Church to keep in touch, why not take time, today, to write a letter to someone else?
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“Wait, was that it?” Pastor Michael Sourwine shares a reflection on how these past months have felt as well as the resilience and beauty of the struggle.
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Camp Agapé is an outdoor ministry of the Lutheran Church, providing summer camping programs and retreat facilities.
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The 2020 Stewardship Committee created this video series for congregation use. Each devotional focuses on a single synonym of the word “stewardship” to explore its meaning and encourage good stewards from a variety of perspectives.
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From the Church in Society Committee, try this family activity to find tissue products that are more earth-friendly.
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Lutherans care about government because it is a gift from God intended for the safety and flourishing of human life. Yet too often and in too many ways, this gift has been abused.
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To care for our pastors, deacons, church musicians, and staff who have been working tirelessly to offer worship in new and creative ways, the synod would like to gift you a Sunday or two where you can worship with your families.
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With a focus on education, mental health, autism, and unique therapeutic offerings, Glade Run has a long tradition of linking faith and service.
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The Church has long identified March 25 as the day on which Jesus was conceived. Why hold a date in March in our hearts and minds as we plan for Advent and Christmas? Because March was when the world changed for all of us.
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As we approach the next month, how do we best incorporate beloved Christmas music into our online worship services? Deacon Beth Caywood offers advice for virtual music from the Resource Ministry.
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#InternationalStudentsDay is an international observance of student activism. Today we’re sharing an inside look at caring for these students at Pittsburgh campuses.
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Sunday, November 15
swpasynod.org/assembly2020/worship
Join together in spirit for a synod-wide online worship service as an extension of Synod Assembly.
Bethesda Lutheran Services is in need of your help to make their new residential unit, Wise Hall into a welcoming home. Wise Hall will hold up to 20 youth in different levels of treatment.
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