BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260414T233545Z UID:165-592619@gracecamphill.org DTSTART:20260420T120000Z DTEND:20260420T210000Z CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20260302T113855 DESCRIPTION:Sign Up Here - https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/about/citizen s-with-the-saints/\nThey’ll know we are Christians by our love.  In a t ime of turbulence in our nation and around the world — with consequences that threaten our neighbors\, our democracy and our common home — what does it mean to show up as church together for the sake of the world God l oves?\nJoin us on Monday\, April 20\, for a day of learning\, community-bu ilding\, inspiration\, and advocacy.  Gather with advocates from across t he Commonwealth to be grounded in our faith and equipped to act together o n issues that make a difference to the wellbeing of all. For decades\, thi s has been known as Lutheran Day in the Capitol. This year we are leaning into a call to equip all disciples to act for justice and peace — buildi ng more welcoming communities and a more resilient Commonwealth.\nWe will learn from each other about what is working in our communities\, including lessons from the church around the country. We will learn from legal and policy experts about what to expect in 2026 and how we can be prepared to act. We will learn from peace builders about progress in Pennsylvania and how we can both model a vision for a better future and support and encoura ge leaders who are building bridges now to help us get there together.\nRe gistration is open!\nEarly Bird Rate – $55 – Closes at 5 p.m. on March 20.\nRegistration Rate – $60 – Closes at 5 p.m. on April 13. Registra tions after this date may not be guaranteed a boxed lunch. \nStudent Rate – $35 – for middle school\, high school\, college\, and grad students . All youth and young adults will have the option to join together for a y outh and young adult track\, accompanied by Pastor Justin Lingenfelter\, L AMPa Policy Council member from Upper Susquehanna Synod.\nFirst call roste red leaders and congregations bringing a team of three or more receive dis counts! See logistics for promocodes. \nScholarships are available! Please email us at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org to inquire. \nDay of Learning an d Advocacy\nTrinity Lutheran Church in Camp Hill and Pennsylvania State Ca pitol (8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.) Check-in begins at 8:15 a.m.\nThe day will in clude:\n\nContinental breakfast beginning at 8:15 a.m.\nLearning sessions and policy updates on issues from hunger\, housing and health care to AI\, data centers and immigration\, plus training for civic engagement and bol d public witness\nExhibits to that showcase resources and opportunities to connect with the church in PA and nationally\nLunch\nWorship\nTransportat ion to and from the Capitol\nLegislative visits arranged by LAMPa (Find yo ur lawmakers here)\nGroup photo in the Capitol Rotunda\nPre- and post-even t webinars to prepare you for effective advocacy and to keep the momentum and relationships growing.\n\nWe’re delighted to welcome the Rev. Amy Re umann\, Senior Director of ELCA Witness in Society\, as our keynote speak er!\nCitizens with the Saints\nIn a turbulent time for our nation and comm unities\, we will explore what it means to live as “citizens with the sa ints and members of the household of God” as disciples in a democracy. D rawing on Ephesians 2:19’s vision of identity rooted in baptismal belong ing\, we invite participants to consider how Christian discipleship shapes our civic life through grounding public witness in love of neighbor and c ostly solidarity\, through a faithful\, hope‑filled presence in the publ ic square.\nSee a preview of our workshops and speakers.\nNote: If you wou ld like childcare for this portion\, please indicate on your registration by March 20 to help us best accommodate you.\nHelp us get the word out! Us e these resources to promote in your networks and communities! Teams of 3 or more from a congregation get a discount! (See below)\nFlyer – Bulleti n Insert\nOther Logistics:\nFirst Call Rostered Leaders- use promocode FCT E26 for $25 discount.\nCongregations with three or more participants – r egister using the promo code CONGREGATION26 for $5/person discount. You ca n register individually – we’ll be able to identify the rest of your t eam.\nLanguage Accommodations – please email us at LAMPa@lutheranadvoc acypa.org by March 20 if you need ASL or other language accommodations.\n Travel Logistics – Ample parking is available at Trinity. If you are co ming by Amtrak\, please contact the LAMPa office as soon as possible by em ailing LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org to arrange a shuttle from the Harris burg station. Also email us if you are interested in ride sharing and we c an connect you with others from your area! The Capitol Complex can be diff icult to navigate\, involving many steps and uneven floor surfaces. If you will need assistance accessing the building\, or wonder if you might\, pl ease contact us at LAMPa@Lutheranadvocacypa.org.\nRostered Leaders — C ertificates of participation hours will be available upon request. Please email us if you will require documentation.\nHelp us to be good stewards b y bringing reusable travel mugs/water bottles!\nAccommodations:\nHoliday I nn Express &\; Suites Harrisburg W – Mechanicsburg \nUse this link t o make reservations by March 20 to secure a group discount rate of $129/ni ght. (Includes breakfast.)\nWith our friends at the Lutheran Camping Corpo ration of South Central Pennsylvania:\nBear’s Den at Kirchenwald (near Lebanon\, PA) – lines provided – $71 per person per night\nThe Wittel Farm House (near Elizabethtown\, PA) – lines provided – $71 per person per night\nFood is not included\, but both facilitates have a fully equip ped kitchen.  Make reservations here. 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