"...to foster interdependent relationships among congregations, institutions, and synodical and churchwide units for mission purposes." -- S12.01
Activated by the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we equip the saints and the congregations for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.
"...to foster interdependent relationships among congregations, institutions, and synodical and churchwide units for mission purposes." -- S12.01
The Synod's nine conferences gather local congregations and leaders for mutual ministry, service and support. Each conference elects one pastor as dean, who helps support leaders and congregations during times of transition and serves on the committee of deans, which advises the bishop and synod staff.
Our time together this fall will focus on the Prophet Isaiah’s promise that God is doing a new thing in our midst, turning despair into hope and scarcity to abundance.
There are three gatherings on Sundays from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at locations around our synod. Choose one that is convenient!
Join Lutherans from across our synod for fun, fellowship and learning. You’ll leave the conference gathering prepared to perceive the new things God is doing around you and equipped to respond in your congregation and community.
Watch your email and the synod website, www.ministrylink.org, for more details.
Join your fellow Lutherans from across our synod for fun, fellowship and learning as we join Bishop Burkat in exploring the Prophet Isaiah’s promise that God is doing a new thing in our midst. All leaders and members are invited! Events start at 2:30 pm and end at 5. Choose any convenient location: Sunday, Oct. 16 at St. Luke, Devon /// Sunday, Oct. 30 at Lutheran Theological Seminary, Brossman Center /// Sunday, Nov. 6 at Trinity, Lansdale
Join your fellow Lutherans for fun, fellowship and learning about Isaiah's promise that "God is doing a new thing" at this fall's SEPA Conference Gatherings. There are three gatherings on Sundays from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at locations around our synod. Choose one that is convenient! /// October 16 – St. Luke, Devon /// October 30 – Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia /// November 6 – Trinity, Lansdale
The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center is offering a Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders on March 15-19, 2010, in Philadelphia, PA
As part of our ongoing effort to use our resources wisely and become more “green,” the hard-copy synod mailing is being discontinued. Effective March 1, 2010 the synod monthly mailing will no longer be mailed to congregations. Click through to see how you can receive this mailing electronically
"What Council Members Need to Know: A Conference for Newly Elected Council Members" will be held Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. at the Hagan Amphitheater at The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP).
Currently the synod office is closed to the public for repair of water damage after a fire in the building. Staff members are working in various locations and will check messages periodically. Thank you for your patience.
Corrected information. The information distributed in the Jan. 19 SEPANews is incorrect. Please use this information instead. Mark your calendar for Lutheran Night at the Phillies on Friday, June 1 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Miami. This is the 37th consecutive year for Lutheran Night. A portion of each ticket cost will support Synod youth ministry programs. Ordering information will be available soon. Plan on ordering promptly, as Phillies tickets go fast. A block of tickets has beenreserved for Lutheran groups on June 1. If those tickets sell out there will be an additional block available on an alternate date.