Stop Today and Pray for an End to Hunger
Stop today at noon -- or whenever you get this email -- to join Pope Francis, Bishop Eaton and other people of faith for prayer to end hunger in our world. Click the image to watch Bishop Eaton's pastoral message.
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'This is What Church is Meant to Be'
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Congregations Set 'Blue Christmas' Services
The Christmas season isn't bright and shining for everyone. For some people who are grieving the loss of loved ones, experiencing broken relationships, or suffering other hardships and sadness, the season can truly be "blue." So many congregations hold "Blue Christmas" or "Longest Night" services as a place where people who have difficulty with the holidays can find solace and support.
Click here to see a list of services in our area.
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Invest in Your Synod Connections
Every day the leaders and congregations of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod are blessed by a wealth of connections that only happen because of the work of synod staff, deans, contracted experts and dedicated volunteers. Our synod has reformed into a network connecting you to the people and resources that equip you and your congregation for ministry in these very challenging times. You wouldn't want to reach out to your synod and see "Network Not Found," would you?
Read more at http://ministrylink.org/article/invest-in-your-synod-connections/ or make a secure, online gift at http://ministrylink.org/give
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Bishop Eaton: Mandela was "valiant campaigner for justice"
The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), is joining members of this church and "all people of good will throughout the world" in mourning the passing of former South Africa President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.
Eaton said that Mandela "was one of the greatest leaders of our generation, a valiant campaigner for justice for all but especially against racial discrimination of any kind. His long struggle against white supremacy -- later codified as apartheid -- has served as an inspiration for many, whether within South Africa or far beyond."
Read more.
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Check Advent Devotions on Facebook
Each day during Advent, our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/sepasynod is offering a devotion from a number of mostly local writers. We've curated these reflections from devotions written for Liberty Lutheran Services annual booklet, social media devotions by Pastor Matt Staniz and the ELCA Youth Ministry Network, and local writer Elise Seyfried, and more. If you haven't visited yet, check us out. You may be the 1,000th person to "Like" our page!
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Keep In Touch With SEPA
Help your congregation's leaders keep up with the latest news, equipping resources and youth information from the Synod. Please encourage all of your council members and key leaders to sign up to receive emails from the Synod in one of these ways:
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