October 5, 2026
Community, Fall Fun and Fellowship Shine at Concordia’s 2026 Oktoberfest
More than 1,200 guests joined us at Concordia at Cabot on Saturday, Oct. 3, for our annual Oktoberfest celebration – and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day! Sunshine, comfortable temperatures and falling leaves provided a picture-perfect early autumn backdrop as residents, families, friends, team members and neighbors gathered across the Cabot campus […] Read More
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August 24, 2026
Concordia Butterfly Releases Create Moments of Hope and Connection
Throughout August, hundreds of family members, friends and community members gathered at three Concordia hospice butterfly releases to honor and remember loved ones. Concordia-IRMC VNA hosted its annual Hope Takes Flight event at Mack Park in Indiana, Pa., on Aug. 2. Good Samaritan Hospice welcomed guests to Succop Park in Butler, Pa., on Aug. 9 […] Read More
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July 28, 2026
A 145-Year Tradition: Concordia’s Annual Summer Festival Brings Community Together
Nearly 900 guests gathered beneath brilliant blue skies for the 145th Annual Concordia Summer Festival on Sunday, July 26. While the picture-perfect weather set the stage for a memorable afternoon, the celebration marked something far greater – 145 years of faith, fellowship and service that continue to shape Concordia’s ministry today. Since 1881, what began […] Read More
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June 3, 2026
What Is Life Like in a Retirement Living Community? Real Stories from Arbutus Park
What is life really like in a retirement living community? For many older adults and their families, that question comes with a mix of curiosity and uncertainty. While floor plans and amenities are important, what truly defines the experience is something harder to capture – the people, the peace of mind and the day-to-day lifestyle. […] Read More
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May 20, 2026
A Reel Good Time at the 2026 Concordia Fishing Derby
With fishing poles lined along the lake and nearly 1,000 guests gathered at Saxony Farm, Concordia’s 2026 Fishing Derby for Kids once again brought families together for a fun-filled day of outdoor fellowship and community spirit. Comfortable temperatures and dry skies made for ideal derby weather, with the rain holding off until the evening so […] Read More
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May 4, 2026
Employee Appreciation Week 2026: A Message from the President
Each year, Employee Appreciation Week offers a meaningful opportunity to pause, reflect and celebrate the people who bring Concordia’s mission to life every day. This year, as we celebrate 145 years of serving others, that gratitude feels especially profound. Because of our dedicated team members, Concordia continues to grow, evolve and extend compassionate care to […] Read More
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February 3, 2026
Concordia Lutheran Ministries Officially Acquires Arbutus Park Retirement Community in Johnstown
Concordia Lutheran Ministries has officially added Arbutus Park Retirement Community to its family of locations and services. Now called Concordia at Arbutus Park, this beautiful community in Johnstown, Pa., provides skilled nursing, personal care and retirement living accommodations. The faith-based community has been serving the needs of older individuals for over 50 years. Chad Kamler […] 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
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November 24, 2025
Concordia Celebrates National Home and Community Services Month
“Serve one another humbly in love.” — Galatians 5:13 Every November, Concordia joins organizations across the country in recognizing National Home Health, Home Care, Palliative Care and Hospice Month – a time set aside to honor those whose calling leads them into the homes, lives and stories of the people they serve. At Concordia, we […] Read More
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November 12, 2025
Concordia Elects New Board Members at 2025 Annual Meeting
Concordia Lutheran Ministries President and CEO Keith E. Frndak announced the election of five parent board of director members at the organization’s annual meeting on Sunday, Nov. 9, on the Concordia at Cabot campus. Fifteen board members comprise Concordia’s governing body and represent 27 member churches – all part of the LCMS (Lutheran Church – […] Read More
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