A partnership ministry of the

Church in Society Program Unit of the

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA),

Pennsylvania Lutheran synods, and

Pennsylvania-based ELCA agencies and institutions.

 

900 S. Arlington Avenue, Suite 117

Harrisburg, PA  17109

Telephone:  717-545-3500

Fax:  717-545-3501

Email:  lampa@lamp.org

 

 

 

Step forward as a public church that witnesses boldly to God's love for all that God has created . . .

 

 

Health Care Access Demonstration

held on June 25 by the

Pennsylvania Health Access Network

 

more photos

 

 

 

 

Rev. Neil Harrison, LAMPa Director, speaks from the

Capitol steps amidst "200 pairs of shoes"

 

Rev. Harrison's Remarks

Announcement...

 

LAMPa Director Position Posting (Deadline for applications extended to November 15, 2008)

 

LAMPa Director Accepts ELCA Renewed Evangelizing Congregations Position

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LEGISLATIVE

ADVOCACY CHALLENGE

 

ISSUE BRIEFS

Health Care Reform

Affordable Housing

Energy Conservation

Education Finance Reform

Smoke Free Pennsylvania

Access to Health Care

Senior Care and Services

Immigration

Earned Income Tax Credit

Death Penalty

Anti-Hunger Advocacy 2008

 

Events...

 

Christ, Allentown to hold "Advocacy Afternoon" on Nov. 9 (10/30/08)

 

Recent issues/action...

 

Urge Congress to Act on Behalf of Struggling Families (11/17/08)

A Prayer for Election Day (11/3/08)

2009-2010 LAMPa Public Policy Agenda Development Process (10/20/08)

Energy Conservation - HB 2200 (10/13/08

Health Care Reform (10/2/08)

Energy Conservation - HB 2200 (9/30/08)

Energy Conservation – HB 2200 (9/18/08)

Affordable Housing (9/16/08)

Health Care Reform (9/9/08)

Lutheran Letter to the Presidential Candidates 2008 (8/21/08)

PHAN Update (8/20/08)

Health Care Reform (8/14/08)

Anti-Hunger Advocacy in 2008 (6/26/08)

Education Finance Reform (6/23/08)

Education Finance Reform (6/12/08)

Access to Health Care (5/22/08)

Education Finance Reform (4/28/08)

Smoke Free PA (4/23/08)

Anti-Hunger Advocacy (4/14/08)

ID bill would hurt poor and legal immigrants (2/17/08)

Senate Bill 9 (2/11/08)

Pennsylvanians for an Effective   Economic Stimulus Plan (1/29/08)

News Release: Health Care (1/29/08)

Earned Income Credit (1/16/08)

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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

 

           Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in PA (LAMPa):

  • Advocates on behalf of, and in partnership with, those persons who are  denied justice, dignity, reconciliation, peace, and access to basic human rights, and who lack adequate representation and voice in the arenas of public policy

  • Provides an advocacy voice for the ELCA, its congregations and members, and with government policymakers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  • Leads discussion forums on current social issues and public policy to help Lutherans understand the connections between faith and daily life

  • Provides training for Lutherans to become better advocates for justice

  • Is one of 20 state public policy offices of the ELCA throughout the United States

 

 

2007-2008 LAMPa Advocacy Agenda

 

LAMPa Ministry Plan for 2008-2009

 

Ministry Partners

 

Policy Council Members

 

Staff Members

     The Rev. Neil P. Harrison, Executive Director

Marissa Harris, Advocacy Developer    

Gail Wilson, Administrative Assistant

                                                          

 

 

 

Pastoral letter to the ELCA on the U.S. Presidential Election

Lutheran Letter to the Presidential Candidates

Now available: 2008 ELCA Voting and Civic Participation Guide!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For information, suggestions, or comments about this website, contact::

Gail at 717-545-3500 or g-wilson1@lamp.org

 

 

Website Last Updated:  11/18/2008

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