Did you know that congregations can apply for a grant through the Allegheny Synod to help enhance worship? Thanks to the generosity of the Startzell Music and Technology Grant, funds are available from the estate of The Rev. Walter Startzell, who served as a pastor in the ELCA for more than 50 years. Pastor Startzell, who died in 2022, was an accomplished musician, vocalist and composer; having written several hymns that were used in his services. He served many congregations

The Center of Addiction and Faith is presenting a free one-hour webinar entitled "When Play Becomes a Problem: Internet Gaming and Spiritual Formation” on Jan. 28, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 PM CT features special guest Michael Hsu, MD, a board-certified addiction psychiatrist and health services researcher and clinical faculty at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He will explore the role of internet gaming and digital technology in the lives of children, adolescents, and.

In conjunction with the Installation of our soon-to-be-Bishop, Pastor Kevin Shock, Mt. Calvary Lutheran would like to create a bulletin board of well wishes from the congregations of the Synod to be displayed in Mt. Calvary’s narthex at the time of the installation. Our plan is to combine all the well wishes into a binder after the installation, and present it to our new Bishop at a later date.     To this end, we are requesting the congregations to send us a letter/card/poem

Synod Council voted on September 20 to amend the Compensation & Benefits Manual to reflect the new Portico health benefits plans. Council...

A Music Grant could be used to expand or enhance current worship services fulfill the dream of a congregational member to learn an instrument or experience voice lessons provide funds for church musicians to participate and grow through workshops bring special music for worship group A Technology Grant could be used to grow a congregation sound system covering the fees of copywrite permissions funds for developing a church website Grants of $250-$2,500 will be awarded. Recipi

FOR SPONSORED PLAN MEMBERS: Wednesday, August 20th, 10am If you are sponsored in the Portico Benefits plan, this webinar is for you. We...

LUTHERAN DAY AT THE CURVE Join others from across the Allegheny Synod for dinner and a game at the Altoona Curve on Sunday, August 24....

The ELCA Churchwide Assembly is taking place this coming week in Phoenix, Arizona. Please hold all participants in prayer, especially...