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This website is a ministry of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA.

God's work, our hands!

Join us for a celebration of our common mission at the Synod Assembly, May 2-3 at the Franconia Mennonite Church (613 Harleysville Pike, Telford, PA 18960). Learn more on the Assembly webpage.

LTSP, Synod break ground for Gateway Plaza

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP), the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod (SEPA) of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and members and leasers of the Northwest Philadelphia community gathered April 11 to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Gateway Plaza, located on the southern end of the campus at 7301 Germantown Avenue, Mt. Airy, Philadelphia. See more pictures and learn more at the LTSP media website.

Want to save on health insurance?

If 109 more rostered leaders, church workers and spouses take the ELCA Board of Pensions' Health Risk Assessment online by late April, our Synod and congregations will save a total of more than $26,000 in healthcare premiums over the rest of 2008. We need 75% of the eligible insured people in the Synod to take the HRA in order to qualify for the Board's 2% discount offer. So what are you waiting for? Get online and take steps toward better health today!

Join First Suburbs Project in affecting regional change

Robert Fisher

The SEPA First Suburbs Issues Convention on May 31 will bring together leaders from across the region to seek solutions to critical problems in the area of infrastructure, housing, education finance and social services. You're invited to join the conversation at Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote at 9:30 a.m. (click this link for full article...)

Updated pulpit supply list

Robert Fisher

Updated listings of preachers available for pulpit supply are posted online. (click this link for full article...)

Diakonia open house April 28

Robert Fisher

Learn how you can grow as a disciple, servant and leader through the Diakonia Program at an open house on April 28. (click this link for full article...)

Learn new tools for MissionInsite

Robert Fisher

Learn about MissionInsite, a new tool for congregations to access rich and flexible demographic information, at a special training session on May 14, 2-5 p.m., at St. Luke, Devon. (click this link for full article...)

Robert W. Fisher

Ride, walk or run for a good cause at the 2008 Lutheran Charities Steeplechase on Saturday, June 28. All proceeds benefit Lutheran Charities and the social ministry agencies in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Registration forms and publicity materials are available online now. (click this link for full article...)

SEPA youth are going places!

Molly Beck Dean

Can a trip change your life? There's no doubt about it! In August a group of youth and young adults head for an immersion trip to our companion Synod, the North Eastern Diocese of Tanzania. There will be opportunities to see the joys and struggles that are part of everyday life in a culture that is very different and to recognize the joys and struggles that are shared by all people of faith, wherever they may be. These life changing experiences build world changing leaders. Muzuri Safari! Have a great journey! (click this link for full article...)

Social ministry grant applications available

Robert W. Fisher

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Social Ministry Committee supports and encourages congregational efforts to respond to God’s call to serve Christ and the human family. (click this link for full article...)

Come to the table...in remembrance of me

Robert W. Fisher

Region 8 Global Mission and World Hunger Committees are sponsoring a Global Mission Event on May 23 and 24, 2008 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, Pa. (click this link for full article...)

Bishop's fall 2008 conference gatherings set

Robert W. Fisher

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A call from people of faith to stop violence

Robert W. Fisher

The Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia's non-violence pledge received attention when Mayor Michael Nutter read it at the pre-inaugural prayer service January 3. Learn more about the pledge and download copies for use in your congregation. (click this link for full article...)

Save the date: Lutheran Night at the Phillies

Robert W. Fisher

Enjoy a great night of baseball and support our Synod’s youth ministry programs at the 2008 Lutheran Night at the Phillies on Friday, May 30 at 7:05 p.m. when the Phils take on Florida. (click this link for full article...)

Earn $300 and help your congregation save money

ELCA Board of Pensions

Because the ELCA Board of Pensions wants to help its plan members toward greater wellness, the 2008 health plan is going to pay you to take the confidential Mayo Clinic health risk assessment and pay you to pursue health improvement activities. (click this link for full article...)

2008 Compensation guide now available

Robert W. Fisher

Our synod's revised 2008 guidelines for compensation of clergy and lay rostered leaders is now available at the synod website. (click this link for full article...)

Newest Articles

Join First Suburbs Project in affecting regional change	5/9/2008 11:50:11 AM
Updated pulpit supply list	4/23/2008 10:59:53 AM
Diakonia open house April 28	4/23/2008 8:31:59 AM
Learn new tools for MissionInsite	4/23/2008 8:28:59 AM
Sign up now for Lutheran Charities Steeplechase 2008	4/15/2008 11:20:17 AM
Video highlights Lutherans making a difference in the Holy Lands	4/14/2008 12:04:02 PM
SEPA youth are going places!	4/8/2008 8:45:30 AM
ELCA 'Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality' Now Available	3/13/2008 12:00:41 PM
A note of thanks	3/6/2008 1:11:21 PM
SEPA Stewardship Network	3/5/2008 7:39:45 AM

Newest Downloads

First Suburbs Convention	5/9/2008 11:57:10 AM
Day of Quiet Reflection Flyer	4/1/2008 10:12:38 AM
Bryson Meet and Greet	4/1/2008 10:11:17 AM
AALA Luncheon	4/1/2008 10:10:24 AM
Social Ministry Grant Application	3/3/2008 6:41:43 AM
Chrism Mass	3/3/2008 6:28:56 AM
Lutheran Day at the Capitol	2/29/2008 10:10:43 AM
Region 8 Global Mission Brochure	2/27/2008 2:08:14 PM
Chaplain Training Letter	2/27/2008 2:00:24 PM
Lutheran Disaster Relief Workshop	2/26/2008 1:07:18 PM

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