By Julia Menzo, Disaster-Response Co-Coordinator for Lutheran Congregational Services It has been about a year since Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee caused severe flooding in our region and Lutheran Disaster Response-Eastern Pa. is still participating in several county wide long-term recovery committees working to help families recover. While there is assistance like this from […]
The fourth annual Oktoberfest, benefiting Lutheran Disaster Response, will be held at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Glenside, on September 29 from 12 – 6 p.m. Tickets are 20 dollars in advance or 25 dollars at the door, and include a German food platter and an Oktoberfest mug with a choice of beverage. Tickets for […]
Individuals who volunteer with Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) through Lutheran Congregational Services, a ministry of Liberty Lutheran, were recognized by the city of Philadelphia at a Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at the Fairmount Waterworks. Samantha Phillips, the Acting Deputy Managing Director for Emergency Management, presented a Mayor’s Proclamation to Julia Menzo, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator and Disaster […]
More than 70 people from 23 congregations across the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod attended a “Weathering the System” event, hosted by Lutheran Congregational Services. The event included speakers, workshops and discussions that addressed some of the challenges that Congregations are facing.
Members of congregations from Northeast and Southeast Pennsylvania Synods worked together to support the 2011 Christmas Ingathering. By sorting and distributing donated Christmas gifts to those in need, the volunteers made a vital difference to the lives of children and adults throughout the area. Preparations for the 2011 Christmas Ingathering, managed by Liberty Lutheran, began […]
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