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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!

Summer Office Hours

Cynta Outterbridge

The synod office will be closed Friday, July 4, 2008, in observance of Independence Day. (click this link for full article...)

Letter from Bishop Hanson

Bishop Mark Hanson

With a swiftness that we could not have imagined only weeks ago, the waters have brought chaos to a large area of the central United States. (click this link for full article...)

John H. P. Reumann dies

Cynta Outterbridge

The New Testament Professor was a force in Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogues. (click this link for full article...)

SEPA Youth of the month

Cynta Outterbridge

Starting in January 2006, the LYO board began recognizing an outstanding youth of our synod each month. (click this link for full article...)

SEPA Social Ministry Organization Coalition Update

Cynta Outterbridge

Want read more about what’s happening in our Social Ministry Organizations? (click this link for full article...)

WALK 'N ROLL SUNDAY Jun. 22

Cynta Outterbridge

Help the envirionment and get ready for the 18th Annual Lutheran Charities Steeplechase Bike Ride or Fun Walk & Ride by walking or biking to church on Sunday, June 22. (click this link for full article...)

Reproducible Domestic Disaster Alert: U.S. Tornadoes is online

Robert W. Fisher

A reproducible "Spring 2008 U.S. Tornadoes" ELCA Domestic Disaster Alert is ready to place in Sunday bulletins and newsletters. (click this link for full article...)

One family, three floods: Your help is needed!

Robert Fisher

In Northeast PA Lou and Kelly's house outside Hazelton was flooded three times from September 2004 to November 2006. Their home could not be salvaged after the last flood, and this family still has a mortgage to pay off and therefore cannot afford to buy another property. Lutheran Disaster Response is working with Lou and Kelly to build a simple structure that will be elevated 8 feet, and lift their future home out of the flood plain. If you have connections that can provide construction materials for free or at a reduced cost, or if you sense God leading you to volunteer or donate to assist this family, contact Linda Frey at 610-847-5775 or lwfrey@epix.net . (click this link for full article...)

Mayor, religious leaders hold service for peace

Robert Fisher

ayor Nutter and the Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia invite you to an Interfaith Service for Peace and Healing in our Community on Monday, June 2 at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. (click this link for full article...)

Construction begins on Gateway Plaza

Robert Fisher

Construction has begun on the Gateway Plaza portion of the Chapel Renovation project on the campus of The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP). (click this link for full article...)

Save the date: SEKUCo Sunday Oct. 5

Robert Fisher

Our Synod will celebrate SEKUCo Sunday on Oct. 5 to lift up the inspiring ministry of our Tanzanian companion synod's Sebastian Kolowa University College, which is now finishing its first year with 138 students in special needs education. (click this link for full article...)

LAMPa welcomes Marissa Harris

Robert Fisher

Marissa Harris has joined Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (LAMPa) our ELCA state public policy office, as advocacy developer. (click this link for full article...)

SEKUCo completing a successful first year

Janet Waechter

Provost Anneth Munga has recently provided a detailed update on the second semester progress at SEKUCo. All of the 138 students returned for their second semester in February and will finish in June. The students have covered specialization courses in visual, speech and intellectual impairment and early intervention and are in their core courses on Development Studies and Teaching and Learning now. While second semester classes end in June, there will be numerous “summer” programs. (click this link for full article...)

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...)

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

Summer Office Hours	7/2/2008 11:16:45 AM
Letter from Bishop Hanson	6/20/2008 9:21:26 AM
John H. P. Reumann dies	6/10/2008 5:53:38 AM
SEPA Youth of the month	6/9/2008 11:23:14 AM
SEPA Social Ministry Organization Coalition Update	6/9/2008 11:09:19 AM
WALK 'N ROLL SUNDAY Jun. 22	6/4/2008 12:22:56 PM
Reproducible Domestic Disaster Alert: U.S. Tornadoes is online	5/30/2008 12:08:02 PM
One family, three floods: Your help is needed!	5/27/2008 12:00:44 PM
Mayor, religious leaders hold service for peace	5/27/2008 9:25:26 AM
Construction begins on Gateway Plaza	5/27/2008 9:22:20 AM

Newest Downloads

Obituary John H. P. Reumann	6/10/2008 5:58:21 AM
Youth of the Month	6/9/2008 11:24:42 AM
SMOC June 2008 (3)	6/9/2008 11:04:49 AM
Interfaith service for peace	5/27/2008 9:28:19 AM
SEKUCo Sunday flyer	5/27/2008 9:27:23 AM
SEKUCo Update April 2008	5/13/2008 7:08:59 AM
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

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