We're Stronger Together: Supporting Youth

Ever wonder why it's important that we, together, help ministries like Rhawnhurst Turning Point? Check out this video of youth telling why they participate in Turning Point Programs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WryuBAGgCig

Learn how to support ministries like this at http://ministrylink.org/giving/donate-now/

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod's Nominating Committee is asking for your help in identifying gifted and qualified persons, both clergy and lay, to serve as nominees for election at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly on May 8-9, 2015.  Nominations are needed for Secretary and for lay and clergy seats on the council. Learn more and download nomination materials at http://ministrylink.org/article/nominations-2015/

Meet the "Dones"

You've heard of the "Nones" - now meet the "Dones". They are long-time, experienced church members who are done with church as-it-is. "The Dones are fatigued with the Sunday routine of plop, pray and pay. They want to play. They want to participate. But they feel spurned at every turn," writes Thom Schultz, author of "Why Nobody Wants To Go To Church Anymore." He suggests listening to mature members' ideas about why they are in church and what they need to grow in their response to God's call. Learn more at http://holysoup.com/2014/11/12/the-rise-of-the-dones/

The Cross is the True Gift of Christmas

In her December column for The Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton reminds us that "all of our Christmas glorias are realized in Jesus' glorification on the cross." With Jesus we have peace, we have hope, we are loved-and not just at Christmas. Read her column at http://www.thelutheran.org/article/article.cfm?article_id=12312

ELCA, Episcopal Church AIDS Day Statement

The presiding bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and The Episcopal Church commemorated World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, "as a time to remember those whose lives were forever changed because of HIV and AIDS." In a joint statement, the Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, and the Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, said the observance also presents "an opportunity to recommit ourselves to building God's Kingdom by working to bring the AIDS pandemic to an end." Learn more at: http://www.elca.org/News-and-Events/7710. 

Worship Honors Dr. King's Memory

The African Descent Lutheran Association, Philadelphia Chapter, invites you to celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a memorial worship service Sunday, Jan. 18, at 3 pm at Tabor Lutheran Church. Get more info and a flyer at http://ministrylink.org/article/worship-honors-dr-kings-memory/

• Dec. 7 -- SEPA Synod Christmas Ingathering
• Jan. 8-11 -- Project Connect Young Adult Retreat
• March 6 -- Harvey Cedars Lutheran Youth Retreat
• May 8-9 -- Synod Assembly at Franconia Mennonite Church
• May 29 -- Lutheran Night at the Phillies
• June 12-21 -- Exploring Lutherland: "Luther and the Arts" with Dr. Karl Krueger and Dr. Michael Krentz 

LTSP Tree Lighting Dec. 5

Start off your holiday season on the campus of LTSP with a Tree Lighting and Carol Sing Friday, December 5 at 4:45 pm at the plaza next to the Schaeffer-Ashmead chapel. New, unwrapped toys appropriate for children ages newborn to 11+ will be collected for the Salvation Army's Stockings for Kids program. Learn more at

St. Olaf Choir at Trinity, Lansdale

This famed choir will perform a concert on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 4 pm at Trinity, 1000 W. Broad St., Lansdale, PA 19446. $35 adult/senior; $15 student. Get info and tickets here.