Sunlight streams through a large stained-glass window in a church, illuminating the pews and aisle.

Immigration Guidance for Congregations

Recent national events have prompted some church leaders to ask for clarification about rules governing possible interactions between immigration enforcement agents and church congregants or visitors.

Black and Lutheran

This Black History Month, this resource offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and give thanks for the lives and legacies of Black leaders who helped shape our church and society.

MLK Day 2026

We give thanks for our time together with Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley as we gathered for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Prayer and Service on Monday January 19.

Learning to Stay in the Conversation

What does it mean to move beyond good intentions and into faithful action? In this article, Pastor Samantha Drennan reflects on the Synod’s racial justice journey, including the formation of the Racial Justice Team and learning practical ways to respond to racism through conversation and accountability.

Connecting NEPA Synod with the AMMPARO Initiative

The ELCA’s AMMPARO initiative—“Accompanying Migrants with Protection, Advocacy, Representation, and Opportunities”—responds to the urgent needs of children and families fleeing violence, poverty, and displacement in Central America. The NEPA Synod’s Racial Justice Team is seeking an AMMPARO liaison to help strengthen this vital ministry through communication, connection, and advocacy.