I recently had the opportunity to participate in a book club discussion on “The Book of Joy” written by Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. It was an inspiring discussion and brought...
As we move into the holiday season and are still dealing with the COVID pandemic, we remind ourselves of all the blessings we experience in life. However, it occurred to me that...
Believe it or not we are celebrating the 4th of July! Where has the year gone? I hope your year is going well and getting back to whatever we call “normal” these...
Plans are now underway for the 24th Annual Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries (ALSM) and First Commonwealth Bank James V. Meadows Memorial Golf Outing on Monday, July 26, 2021. This premier golf event...
As we move forward to the start of the summer season with the celebration Memorial Day, I thought it may be appropriate to reflect on the facts and traditions of this holiday....
ALSM is proud to support the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Blair Go Red for Women Purse Auction & Fashion Show. The virtual event will take place on Thursday, May 27th...
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Hallelujah! As we know, Easter was never intended to go back to normal, but was, and still is, intended to make all things new. For...
Greetings of the Christmas Season! Needless to say, this year has been an unusual experience. Our lives have been turned upside down. I certainly do not want to belabor the COVID pandemic...
Greetings! When you think of Thanksgiving, what images come to mind? Turkey? Ham? Pumpkin pie? Mince pie? Family around the table? Football? Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? This year likely will not find...
Lutheran Services in America has been sharing inspiring stories of members’ front line workers since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. ALSM is proud to be honored as a Front Line Hero...
