20 “I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us,[a] so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one, 23 I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one, so that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. – John 17:20-23
We encourage individuals and congregations to discover deeper connections with Jesus Christ, find renewed inspiration and purpose in the Cross, and become faithful disciples of Christ.
Spiritual Wellness Resources

Burnout, Resiliency, & Mental Health Resources
Looking for mental health help? There are several ways to start your search.
- Pennsylvania’s Support & Referral Helpline
- Call 988 for the crisis and support line available 24/7 for anyone in need



Trauma-Informed Resources for Faith Communities
- Trauma Informed Principles for Faith Leaders Roscoe
- Trauma-Informed Care Tip Sheet 1 – Different Types of Trauma
- Trauma-Informed Care Tip Sheet 2 – The Impact of Trauma Emotional, Physical, and Behavioral Responses
- Trauma-Informed Care Tip Sheet 3 – Impacts of Trauma on Faith Communities
- The Bible Keeps Record of Trauma. But Is It Trauma Informed? – Article from Christianity Today

Breathing in Christ
Do you ever feel like life is a never-ending race, leaving you exhausted and yearning for something more? If so, it’s time to pause, reflect, and embark on a transformative journey towards a life of true abundance and purpose. This live workshop presented by Deacon Marsha Roscoe, Founder of Breathing in Christ, and recorded on August 29, 2023, shares holy and basic practices that help us experience the promise we have in Christ as beautifully articulated in John 10:10b: “I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” Watch the recording here.
Spiritual Directors
For a list of recommended spiritual directors, please contact Marty Shifflett at mshifflett@lss-elca.org.
Emotional Wellbeing Counselors
Additional Counselors

Marsha is an assistant to the bishop for spiritual wellness, mission and communications and is founder of Breathing in Christ. Marsha has spent most of her working life helping others fall in love with Jesus over and over again. An ordained minister of the Evangelical Lutheran in America (ELCA), she has taught and ministered in areas of spiritual formation and missional outreach for nearly two decades.