January 30, 2026
Concordia Lutheran Ministries to Acquire SpiriTrust Lutheran
Following a court-approved bankruptcy auction and sales hearing this week, Concordia Lutheran Ministries is blessed and excited to announce that all six SpiriTrust Lutheran communities, located in central Pennsylvania, specifically York, Franklin and Adams Counties, will join the Concordia family of services. The closing process requires approval from several regulatory authorities and could take approximately […] Read More
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December 30, 2025
Concordia’s Top 10 Moments of 2025 in Photos
Concordia’s 2025 was full of meaningful moments. These moments of compassion, celebration, growth and faith reminded us why our mission matters. This year, thousands of residents, patients, team members, volunteers, supporters and community friends helped shape another remarkable chapter in Concordia’s story. We’re looking back at 10 of our favorite moments from the past 12 […] Read More
Concordia Blog, Location Services, Seasonal
December 22, 2025
Concordia Christmas Video (2025)
As friends, family and neighbors throughout Concordia come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we often share some timeless traditions. One of the most powerful of these traditions comes with the sound of the oven, the taste of something sweet and the smell of fresh baked cookies. In this year’s edition of our […] Read More
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December 10, 2025
Concordia at Cabot’s 12th Annual Live Nativity Celebrates the Birth of Jesus
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 Concordia at Cabot welcomed friends, families and neighbors on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, for the 12th Annual Live Nativity – a cherished tradition that brings our community together to reflect on the true meaning […] Read More
Concordia Blog, Home & Community Services, Location Services, Seasonal, Special Events, The Concordia Family
October 22, 2025
More Than a Meal: How Dining Guides Retirement Living Choice
Food plays a vital role in health throughout every stage of life, including our senior years. Dining preferences are sometimes overlooked when choosing a retirement living community based on other features and amenities, but they shouldn’t be. In this article, we’ll discuss retirement living dining — both on the plate and beyond. Taste “Good food […] Read More
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October 10, 2025
Clergy Appreciation Month 2025: Inspirational Bible Verses from Concordia’s Chaplains
Now more than ever, our world needs to recognize leaders in the faith who reflect the love, virtue and humility of Christ. For more than four decades, October has been named National Clergy Appreciation Month to provide a special time to thank those who are called to minister to us during the very best and […] Read More
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October 7, 2025
More Than 1,200 Celebrate Concordia at Cabot’s 2025 Oktoberfest
More than 1,200 guests joined us on Saturday, Oct. 4, for Concordia at Cabot’s annual Oktoberfest, enjoying a beautiful fall evening filled with food, fellowship and fun. Dinner, Music and Memories A crisp, sunny day set the stage for one of Concordia’s most beloved traditions: a celebration of community, faith and gratitude. Guests arriving on […] Read More
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September 24, 2025
From Dairy Farming to Retirement Living in Westmoreland County
For decades, Harry and Libby Marker built their lives around a 250-acre dairy farm in Westmoreland County, just a fence away from Concordia at Bethlen. Their days started at 4 a.m. with milking, crop work and caring for their high-quality herd that supplied Turner’s Dairy in Pittsburgh. It was a life of discipline and purpose […] Read More
Location Services, Patient/ Resident Stories
September 5, 2025
The Journey Here: Amy (Sept. 2025)
At Concordia Lutheran Ministries, we are blessed with a dedicated team of compassionate employees who help us carry out our mission of caring every day. Through our series of employee testimonials, “The Journey Here,” we’ll introduce you to team members, profiling their Concordia journey. The piece will be supplemented with a Q&A featured in our […] Read More
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August 25, 2025
Questions to Ask at a Retirement Living Tour
The questions you ask during a retirement living tour play an important role in finding the right fit. Go beyond the brochure – ask for real examples that demonstrate how the community meets its commitments. Use this guide to formulate your own questions you can use during a tour of retirement living, also called independent […] Read More
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