A Tale of Two Fees - And What You Can Still Do  The Pennsylvania House and Senate have both passed their versions of an "Impact Fee" on natural gas drillers operating in the Marcellus Shale region, To see how your State Representative voted, click here. To see how your State Representative voted, click here. While there are significant differences between the two bills that must still be worked out, neither bill adequately protects our Commonwealth's environment, or its people, from the negative effects of hydraulic fracturing. Read More... |
You've Got Mail! Annual Bishops' Appeal Letter Is On The Way  Each December, the seven ELCA Bishops in Pennsylvania kindly request that their congregations and leaders consider supporting LAMPa with a financial contribution. This year, in addition to sending a check in the donation envelope, you may also donate online via our secure PayPal page. 2012 will be an important year in fighting hunger and protecting programs that serve our state's vulnerable populations. Thank you for your support! |
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Immigration Advocacy: A Fitting Anniversary Gift
When St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Reading PA began planning its 140th anniversary, it initiated a new immigration ministry focus for itself and its mission cluster. Read how it began and continues to grow here. |
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Apply Now to Represent Your Synod at the ELCA World Hunger Leadership Training, Feb. 9-12, 2012.
The ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering brings together 120 highly dedicated hunger leaders who are spread throughout the 65 synods of the ELCA. Through plenary sessions, workshops, local field trips, worship and networking times, we come together to be reequipped, reenergized and reconnected for the work and ministry to which we are called! For more information click here.
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| New Blog Posts
Read two new blog posts on our site, both by seminarian Dustin Wright:
"Climate Changed", with his reflections after a recent environmental advocacy event and "Lutherans Are Advocacting" about some phenomenal hunger advocacy in southeastern Pennsylvania.
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