"We, the members of the Conference of Bishops of the ELCA, speak with one voice to condemn the hateful, deceptive, violent speech that has too readily found a place in our national discourse. We lament the ways this language has led to hate-fueled action."
Read MoreJoin ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton for a conversation about God’s Love Made Real. This ELCA movement encourages us to create a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ make for all people and creation.
Read MoreAlthough the Butler community is most closely affected, we affirmed that this violent incident deeply wounds each of us, causing fear, worry, grief, and anger. We are all hurt when anyone hurts another. And we may also all find healing and hope when each of us responds to violence with a commitment to peace.
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After 15 years of service to our synod, and 25 years of diaconal ministry, Deacon Elizabeth Caywood will be celebrating a well-earned retirement beginning July 1.
Read More1) ELCA Conference of Bishops calls for permanent bilateral cease-fire in Gaza
2) Statement from the ELCA Conference of Bishops in solidarity with migrants in Texas
Read MorePastor Stoller will be on sabbatical February 18 to May 18, 2024.
Read MoreThe 2024 Synod Assembly of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will be held Friday, June 14, 2024-Saturday, June 15, 2024. This year’s assembly will take place at PennWest University – California (Formerly Cal U).
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Synod ministry grants applications are now open! Apply by January 31, 2024.
Read MoreAs we lament the acute human suffering made so visible to us in the media coverage of the war between Israel and Hamas, Bishop Kusserow invites us to respond out of the faith we share: in genuine compassion, with personal support and care for our neighbors, and with fervent intercessory prayer and advocacy.
Read MoreAfter 30 of service to our synod, Bob Cairns, our accountant, is celebrating a well-earned retirement! We send him off with best wishes and much gratitude for his many years of faithful service!
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