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  LAMPa Highlights Newsletter                                                        November  2012
In This Issue
Assistant Director Search
Immigration
2012 Summary
Election Day
Lutheran Day
UPCOMING LAMPa STAFF EVENTS 

Lutheran Theological
Seminary at Gettysburg 
Preach at Chapel and meet with students 
November 6

Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Bishop's Convocation "The Parish and the Public Square" Bethlehem
November 7-11

Allegheny Synod Youth Event/Hunger 101 Training
Johnstown

November 10
 
St. James Lutheran  Adult Forum: Poverty in PA
Gettysburg 
November 18
 


Rostered Leaders Conference
Warren PA
December 3

Rostered Leaders Conference Zelienople
December 4 


LAMPa Links
 

LAMPa Accepting Applications for New Associate Director
  

LAMPa is searching for an Associate Director!

This Harrisburg-based position will work to shape  

public policy related to hunger and poverty in the state legislature, develop and nurture a Lutheran advocacy network, and create public theology  

resources to educate and empower disciples. To view the position and apply, see the posting at the ELCA website. Applications will be accepted through December 14. Please share this information with those who may be called to this ministry! 

  

LAMPa Op-Ed: Stop Jailing So Many Immigrants
  fence and girl
The Rev. Paul Lubold, LAMPa Advocacy Developer, published this op-ed in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after attending the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Leadership Summit. Read by clicking here.

 

 

2012 Advocacy Summary - See All We Have Done Together!
 
LAMPa advocates can celebrate a year of tremendous advocacy, with significant victories in our core areas of addressing hunger and addressing poverty through increasing affordable housing opportunities in the state.  Read the summary by clicking here.  
November 6 is Election Day
  vote
Do you know where your polling place is? Find out by clicking here. Remember, you will be asked to show ID, but are not required to do so in this election.

Join in prayer for this election. Some congregations are holding Election Day Communion Services, or use these thoughts on the contents of an election day prayer by Jim Wallis.They include prayers for all candidates, their staff and volunteers, prayer against a spirit of fear and prayer for the ability to build bridges and work together as one no matter the election outcomes.

 

 

Mark Your Calendar for Lutheran Day at the Capitol 2013

Next year's Lutheran Day will take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill PA.  
   
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