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May 3rd, 2008
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The Bishop’s Address
May 3rd, 2008
Bishop Claire Burkat addresses the assembly.
Synod welcomes Emmaus Road
May 3rd, 2008
Members of the newly formed Emmaus Road Lutheran Church join Bishop Burkat, Mission Director Pat Davenport, and Assistant to the Bishop Serena Sellers as the congregation is officially received by the Assembly Saturday morning.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod officially received Emmaus Road Lutheran Church as a new congregation, formed when the congregations of Trinity, Fairless Hills and Christ, Levittown merged. This was the first new congregation to be received by the synod since 2006. (more…)
It’s always God’s mission!
May 3rd, 2008
You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea, and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. – Acts 1:8
“Let’s not be afraid, and together let’s imagine a revitalization of our beloved ELCA,” Bishop Claire Burkat challenged the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly during her address Saturday morning. Update: watch video of the bishop’s address. (more…)
“How have you been changed?”
May 2nd, 2008
Dr. Kelly Fryer of A Renewal Enterprise keynoted the Assembly, with an interactive discussion. Update: Download a presentation outline: a-wake-up-call
“God is on a mission in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, and YOU are his plan for getting it done!” Dr. Kelly Fryer told the Assembly as part of her “A Wake Up Call” keynote presentation.