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Reminding Flood Survivors That They Are Not Forgotten: LDR-EPa Helps Eastwick with Long-Term Recovery
Case Manager for Lutheran Congregational Services (LCS) and active leader of the Eastwick Unmet Needs Roundtable, Stacey Ford, is reminding her neighbors in need and victims of disastrous flooding, that they are not forgotten. Stacey is currently a resident of the Eastwick region of Philadelphia and she knows first-hand the challenges her neighborhood is suffering […]
Give the Gift of Healing: Professional Grief Counselor and Lutheran Congregational Services Provide Hope for Those Grieving
Through times of loss, connecting with others brings us comfort. This past year and a half, people around the world have experienced great loss. For many, this came in the form of losing their everyday routine and the disappointment of cancelled or postponed life events. But for those who lost someone they loved, there was […]
Helping our Neighbors in Need: The Journey to Long Term Recovery Following Disastrous Weather in Eastwick
Could you imagine not having heat through the long months of winter? While this may seem unimaginable for many, residents of the Lehigh Valley and Eastwick neighborhood of Philadelphia are experiencing challenges like these every day. After Tropical Storm Isaias caused severe flooding across eastern Pennsylvania, individuals and families are struggling to get back on […]
The Long and Difficult Journey to Recovery Following Disaster: LCS and LDR Help Rebuild, Repair, and Strengthen Communities
COVID-19 has impacted our spiritual, familial, and professional lives. This virus does not falter through disastrous weather. It does not halt when flash flooding occurs. Throughout this pandemic, flash floods and damaging storms have created new challenges in addition to the hardships we already face amidst this public health crisis. Causing long-term damage to homes, […]
Resources for Spiritual and Emotional Care Through COVID-19: LCS Partners with Organizations to Meet Community Needs
Routine and ritual help create stability and meaning in our lives. The routines of work, school and simply running errands, have been disrupted due to COVID-19. The rituals we practice in worship, grieving, marriage, baptism, and more, have been put on pause. These disruptions can impact our emotional and spiritual health. To meet these disruptions, […]
Serving Food and Hope to Neighbors in Need: LDR Grant Helps Feeding Ministry in Eastern PA Support Their Community Through COVID-19
Amidst these uncertain times of COVID-19, Hope Lutheran Church in Reading Pennsylvania has provided more than food for their neighbors in need. Serving as a source of hope and encouragement for their community, the Church continues to operate its food pantry and feeding ministry in safe and creative ways. Their outstanding efforts with food assistance […]
Being the Church and Doing God’s Work Through Challenging Times
Through the most challenging of times, God’s people depend on the church for support, clarity, and comfort. During these unprecedented times of COVID-19, congregations have been inspired to find new ways to be the church even when they cannot physically be together. Lutheran Congregational Services is supporting ministries across Eastern Pennsylvania as they meet the […]
Can You Sew? Here’s Something You Can Do to Help!
If you can sew, Liberty Lutheran needs your help! Healthcare workers in Southeastern Pennsylvania have an urgent need for face masks amidst the outbreak of COVID-19. Help us reach our goal of delivering 3,000 face masks in the next two weeks to protect healthcare workers. Supplies you’ll need: Cotton fabric lightweight fusible interfacing ¼ inch […]
Finding Faith and Courage After Disaster: LCS and APM Help Families from Puerto Rico Recover
The news coming out of Puerto Rico has been heart-wrenching. An island, still recovering from Hurricane Maria, now faces yet another disaster of epic proportions as the impacts of earthquakes and tremors continue to frighten those who live there. Schools and businesses are closed, bridges connecting communities to food and water are damaged and impassable. […]
