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Voices of Faith: Advent Lutheran Church Marks 100 Years with Music and Reflection

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Who Is Christ for Us Today? Faithful Responses to Christian Nationalism

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Feeding the Community, Sharing God’s Love

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Green Team 2025 Spring Newsletter

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Black History Month: Week 4

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From Generosity to Action: Assembling 90 Disaster Hygiene Kits

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Black History Month: Week 3

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Black History Month: Week 2

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On the Way: Reflections on Community and Hope at Allentown City Hall

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Allentown City Council Unanimously Passes ‘Welcoming City’ Ordinance with Strong Support from Faith Leaders

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6261 Pretzel City Parish Celebration

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On the Way: A Call to Love, Heal, and Engage

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Learning Ministries’ Day Jan 25,2025

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MLK Day of Prayer and Service 1/20

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We’re Hiring: Ministry Support Coordinator

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The People’s Pantry at Zion Evangelical, Tamaqua

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Healing through Truth

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Illuminating the Season of Advent

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Stuff of Love

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On the Way: Bridging Generations

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Gathering in Gratitude

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Embracing the Call

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Alive in Christ with the Pocono Mission District

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On the Way: A Call to Service

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On the Way: Breathing in Faith

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Faith & the Power of Prayer

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Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Ingathering

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2024 Anniversary Luncheon

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On the Way: Reflections from Chicago and Tanzania

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Journey to Tanzania: Visiting Our Global Companion Synod

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The Spirit Will Electrify Us

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Religious Leaders Across Pennsylvania Unite for Peace During Election Season

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37th Northeastern PA Synod Assembly – Photo Gallery

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Communications & Congregational Ministries Survey

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Lutheran Day at the Capitol

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Created to Be a Synod – Gallery

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