Lament for the Loss of Life in Buffalo and Uvalde
Lament for the Loss of Life in Buffalo and Uvalde

Bishop Kurt Kusserow writes, “As we mourn the senseless loss of family in the Buffalo and Uvalde shootings, my own grief and revulsion in the face of relentless hurt leaves me looking for more powerful ways to communicate than the words of a letter. In that spirit I offer this lament.”

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Ukraine & Eastern Europe Crisis Response

There are major humanitarian concerns for both internally displaced people and refugees, such basic necessities as food, water and toiletries. Care for people also includes pastoral and psychological support to address the trauma they’ve endured.

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Racial Justice Training for Region 8 of the ELCA

Region 8’s Racial Justice Training equips leaders (rostered and lay) to face the challenges of racism in a diverse, complex and changing world by providing tools and resources that foster healthy and holy conversations. Attending this training fulfills the ELCA’s directive that rostered ministers participate in racial justice training every two years.

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ELCA Net-Zero Pilot Project

Is your congregation or organization interested in going green and saving some money? To pilot a new project here in Pennsylvania, the ELCA is looking for a variety of congregations, schools, non-profits, camps, and other Lutheran organizations to be partners in this developing program.

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Fraudulent Emails
Fraudulent Emails

We have heard from several people about another round of fraudulent emails claiming to be Bishop Kusserow. It is an unfortunate reality that scammers will impersonate individuals from time to time; know what to look for before responding to a suspicious email…

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