ELCA

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with nearly 2.7 million members in more than 8,400 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region.The ELCA is divided into 65 synods of which SEPA is one.

 

Bear Creek Camp

Bear Creek Camp is a ministry of the Southeastern and Northeastern Pennsylvania Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

Located on nearly 3,000 acres in the beauty of the Pocono Mountains, Bear Creek Camp offers year-round opportunities, including summer residential youth camp, nature day camp, environmental education programs, weekend camp retreats and group rentals.

 

Gemma Services

Gemma provides education, mental health services in residential and community settings, foster family care, adoption and permanency services, and prevention programs. 

 

Lutheran Settlement House

Established in 1902, Lutheran Settlement House (LSH) is a non-profit, community-based organization committed to serving children, adults, and families living in Philadelphia. Food access, homeless services, domestic violence support, senior services and education are just some of the services offered, 

 

KenCrest

KenCrest's mission is to support community development by exploring possibilities, mobilizing resources, and empowering dreams. All services are tailored to enhance a person’s quality of life, meeting their desires, preferences, and goals.

 

United Lutheran Seminary

United Lutheran Seminary builds and sustains an affirming and diverse learning community of faithful, well-educated leaders skilled at guiding grace-filled encounters. Deeply rooted in the history of Lutheranism within Christianity, they witness to and participate in the work of God in the world through spiritual leadership, public advocacy, impactful worship, and care of neighbor

 

Muhlenberg College

Muhlenberg College aims to develop independent critical thinkers who are intellectually agile, characterized by a zest for reasoned and civil debate, committed to understanding the diversity of the human experience, able to express ideas with clarity and grace, committed to lifelong learning, equipped with ethical and civic values, and prepared for lives of leadership and service.