April - 2020

Bishop addresses possible reopening

May the peace of the risen Christ be with you all! As we begin to hear about plans to re-open businesses in Pennsylvania, we’ve compiled...

Bishop addresses virtual communion

Communion in the time of Covid-19 Bishop Michael L. Rhyne, Allegheny Synod, ELCA This message addresses the issue of ‘virtual communion’....

Stewardship in the time of Covid-19

Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no...

A Message from the Allegheny Synod Staff

Alleluia, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia! Grace to you and peace from the risen Christ! Saint Teresa of Avila said,...

Allegheny Synod has a new start!

Dear Allegheny Synod congregations and Rostered Ministers, I am thrilled to announce that our synod has its first new start (church...

More Covid-19 Resources from the PA Council of Churches

Pennsylvania Launches COVID-19 Job Hiring Portal Unemployment Rights and Resources—COVID-19 Fighting COVID-19 Stigma and Other Mental...

A pastoral message from Bishop Rhyne

A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Michael Rhyne Monday of Holy Week April 6, 2020 May God’s grace and peace be with you! As we begin Holy...

Guidance from Synod Attorney, Megan Will on Covid-19 shutdown

This week one of our colleagues asked our Synod Attorney, Megan Will, to explain for the sake of their Church Council why no one must be...

Guidance on Funerals during Covid-19 shutdown

Funerals in the Time of Covid-19 Bishop Michael L. Rhyne, Allegheny Synod, ELCA April 6, 2020 We find ourselves living in the time of...

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