Southeastern Penn Synod is sponsoring a presentation for rostered leaders on Immigration Enforcement: Reality, Response and Risk of a Faithful Response on Thursday, February 19, at 4:00 p.m. EST ​ Using the events in Minneapolis as the basis, this presentation by national legal and religious professionals including ELCA AMMPARO will discuss what is happening in Immigration Enforcement and ways clergy and congregations may choose to be a resource for their communities. The

For immediate release HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. -- The Rev. Kevin T. Shock will be installed as bishop of the Allegheny Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Saturday, Feb. 7. He was elected on November 1, 2025, to serve a six-year term as synodical bishop. The installation will take place at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1000 Scalp Ave., Johnstown, beginning at 2 p.m.The event will also be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/MtCalvaryJohnstown . ELCA Pre

If you're not able to attend Bishop Kevin Shock's installation this coming Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2pm at Mt. Calvary Johnstown,, you may watch it live-streamed on the church's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MtCalvaryJohnstown . You may access the Worship Bulletin at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LUVQjqIiydvG7VtELuaUG-Vy3SpzUoCA/view?usp=sharing

January 24, 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Dear Friends: Grace and peace to you in the name of +Jesus, the ever-growing light of the world! Amen. First, a word of thanks. I am full of gratitude from your well-wishes, words of prayer and encouragement, and your regular mission support and special financial offerings during, and in support of, this time of transition. The Spirit has moved us toward a greater sense of mission and cooperative ministry during this i

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