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Lutheran Day at the Capitol - May 7, 2013
Early Bird Rate until April 8th
Lutheran Day at the Capitol will feature a keynote by The Rev. Dr. Bob Edgar on "Democracy in Danger: Discipleship and Citizen Action", in addition to worship, training in current issues, legislative visits at the State Capitol, and workshops that will help you effectively address hunger, federal policy, payday lending and encouraging citizen action. Don't miss it! Download a flyer.
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Join the Faith Community to Support Expanding Medicaid
Join with people of faith around Pennsylvania to provide health coverage for at least half a million of our neighbors by signing this petition to Governor Corbett to accept an expanded Medicaid program. On Sunday, April 28 focus on access to health care using resources on the LAMPa website. Then sign on to this faith community letter to Governor Corbett.
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Payday Update - Senate Bill Anticipated
A new bill to legalize payday lending is on track to be introduced soon. Look for an action alert to contact your senator when details are available. LAMPa continues to make visits to present the faith community's opposition to predatory lending. Check out this new study by the Pew Foundation and take action by:
- sending a letter to the editor of your local paper in opposition to lending. Check out LAMPa's LTE guide and this example.
- call your State Senator to voice your opposition
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Three LAMPa Advocacy Events in April
(To arrange similar events in your part of the state contact the LAMPa office)
Moved To Do Something - To Act...To Advocate - Saturday, April 13, 1:00 - 4:00Learn about how to make a difference on the local, state, and federal levels, with leaders from LAMPa, the Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network, the ELCA Washington Office and PA State Senator Jim Ferlo. St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 304 Morewood Ave., Pittsburgh. The event is free. Call 412-367-8222. Immigration Forum - Thursday, April 25, 9 - Noon at The Lutheran Center in Allentown. Join leaders of the Northeastern PA Synod to learn about current issues in immigration and action you can take. Addressing Climate Change - Saturday, April 27, 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Lutherans Restoring Creation and LAMPa invite you to a showing of the documentary film "Chasing Ice" at Camp Lutherlyn, followed by discussion of action on climate change. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP by calling the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod Office (412) 367-8222 or e-mail Pastor Paul Lubold.
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Advocacy Resources
HUNGER:
A Place at the Table is a movie that provides a new look at the lives of people facing food insecurity in the U.S. Check out the website to find where it is playing, to download or to arrange for a showing in your area.
ENVIRONMENT:
Earth Day resource - Sunday Morning Sustainability from NCC Eco-Justice Programs examines the environmental impact of our Sunday morning actions on people and places around the world, often contributing to environmental degradation, hunger, poverty, and chronic illness. Click here to download.
Webinar: Earth-honoring Faith with ELCA Theologian Dr. Larry Rasmussen, April 15, 2013, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET. Dr. Rasmussen is Reinhold Niebuhr Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics, Union Theological Seminary and winner of the 1997 Grawemeyer Award in Religion for his book Earth Community, Earth Ethics. Learn about his new book, Earth Honoring Faith, and Register Here. (Even if you can't attend the webinar, you will receive a link to the recording if you register.) Hosted by GreenFaith.
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