A covenant group to support the development of Christian leaders through peer encouragement, learning, fellowship, and spiritual practices. In partnership with the Western PA Conference of the UMC. Register by October 13.
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This program provides one-time grants of $1,000 for congregation leaders who personally suffered financial impact as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The triennial gathering—the highest legislative body of the denomination—participated in plenary discussions to make decisions about the work of this church.
Read MoreA Pastoral Letter in response to the Supreme Court Decision in the case of Dobbs V. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
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Read MoreSynod Council proposed the following continuing resolution to the 2022 Synod Assembly: CR104.04.02 There shall be five Standing Committees of the Synod. Provide feedback here.
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This book is intended to be a gift to the people of Southwestern Pennsylvania and an invitation to all readers who harbor a desire to rekindle a passion for the Gospel.
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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.”
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreRegion 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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