The Witness & Service Ministry Team of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA offers grants to congregations and ministry projects throughout the NEPA Synod territory. Grants are distributed on a rolling basis throughout the year, so submit an application at any time!

W&S Website
WITNESS & SERVICE GRANT APPLICATION
WITNESS & SERVICE LOANS
WITNESS & SERVICE GRANT EVALUATION
SYNOD LOANS APPLICATION
NEPA SYNOD 3 LANES AND VALUES FLYER
Final W&S Grants Flowchart
DOWNLOADABLE GRANT FLOWCHART
NEPA Loans Flowchart - PDF - edited Dec 2024 (002)
DOWNLOADABLE LOANS FLOWCHART

Witness & Service Blog Post:

Grant-Funded Tech Project Sparks New Ministry Opportunities at Ziegels

06/13/2025
Ziegels Union Church upgraded its shared Fellowship Room with new technology to expand ministry and educational opportunities, made possible through the collaboration of two congregations and the support of four grants.
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ELCA Domestic Hunger Grants

04/24/2025
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Team Members

Deacon Kat Tigerman– Staff Liaison

Rev. Eileen Smith LeVan - Convener/Domestic Hunger Grants/Grants & Loans

Rev. Mary Wolfe – New Starts / Coaching
Rev. Paul Metzloff – Green Team
Rev. Jennifer Hall – Racial Justice Task Force

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