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What is Lampa? Lampa - Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania is the state public policy office of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Welcome to our website! LAMPa serves the congregations, synods and Lutheran institutions in Pennsylvania, providing resources, training and information in the work of being a public church. LAMPa News Highlights - September [...]

Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod Introduces the "Authentic Diversity & Justice Working Group" We are thrilled to announce the formation of the Authentic Diversity & Justice Working Group under the auspices of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod. This dynamic group is dedicated to fostering a culture of genuine inclusivity, promoting understanding, and advocating for justice within our community. [...]

Perry Highway Joins New Cooperative Parish Ministry For Refugees Wednesday, October 11, 2023, now marks a significant historical milestone for Perry Highway Lutheran and our Synod in Southwest Pennsylvania. Members of three Lutheran congregations met at Trinity Wexford to kickstart the Refugee Ministry Collaborative of the North Hills. The participating churches include St. John’s of [...]

Sunday School for Kids & Adults! Sunday school officially begins September 17, 2023, after the service. Classes are available for kids & adults! For adults, we are considering bible study (of the lectionary text or working our way through a section of scripture), study of the catechism (the fundamentals of our Lutheran faith), engaging [...]

Back to School Supplies Collection, June 13 – August 6 Because of our generous supporters, 889 students received back-to-school supplies last year through North Hills Community Outreach (NCHO). This was an increase compared to previous years. The need continues; therefore, we will collect the following items through August 6, 2023. Purchase items from our Amazon [...]