“Apostles in Action" is a matching grant for congregational hunger ministries made possible by the legacy bequest of Apostles Lutheran Church in Verona. Applications are open June 1 -30, 2020. Learn more & apply at swpasynod.org/apostles2020.
Read MorePastoral Guidance for When Your Congregation’s County Moves into The Yellow Phase Of Pennsylvania’s Process To Reopen.
Read MoreWhat does the ELCA teach about the nature and function of government in relation to God’s purposes? What is a faithful Lutheran response regarding citizenship and civic engagement?
Read MoreStay up to date with the latest changes, information, and resources. Recently added: The synod office is now open to visitors by appointment.
Read MoreThe Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) met at the Eaglewood Resort, Itasca, Illinois, March 6-8, 2020. The Church Council took action on the following:
Read MoreThe ELCA is currently seeking nominations and applications for membership on the task force that will lead the
Read MoreOur synod Hunger Education and Advocacy Team (part of the Church in Society Committee) is challenging us to think more about the problem of hunger, how we contribute to it, and how we help to fight it. This is a Lenten discipline which includes elements of the traditional Lenten disciplines of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.
Read MoreActions of the January 25, 2020 Synod Council Meeting are now available at swpasynod.org/council.
Read MoreIn anticipation of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of women's ordination in the ELCA and predecessor bodies, we are collecting biographical information of the women who served in our synod during the first 50 years. The information will be archived with the Synod for research purposes and general information from the surveys will help in the writing of a brief historical sketch for distribution as a part of our celebration.
Read MoreThe 2020 forms are now available on the ELCA website. We are asking leaders to access the form electronically if possible and to submit your report to the synod office electronically. Please e-mail the completed forms to Sandy DeLorenze’s confidential e-mail address sandy.delorenze@swpasynod.org. The parochial reports for this coming year are also posted online.
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