May 3 – 3rd Annual Fashion Show: “Singin' In The Rain”
Butler Country Club

Created in 2006 as a fundraiser for the Lund Care Center
Expansion Project, the first and second Concordia Fashion

Show was a sell-out. The funds this year will go to the Good Samaritan Endowment Fund. Held at the Butler Country Club, the luncheon features more than 30 auction baskets and Fashions by Phyllis, a clothing designer local to the Western PA region who provides the fashions for purchase.

June 24 – Legacy Society Appreciation Luncheon
Pittsburgh Field Club

The Annual Appreciation Luncheon for members of Concordia Lutheran Ministries Legacy Society is held at the Pittsburgh Field Club in Fox Chapel and hosted by Concordia’s President and CEO, Keith E. Frndak and his division directors, as well as Concordia’s board of directors. The event honors individuals who make estate or other charitable gifts supporting the work of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, as well as any donors providing $5000 or more to Concordia’s capital campaign, “A Time to Build” as a direct gift or pledge.

July 21– 5th Annual Golf Outing
Pittsburgh National Golf Club

The Annual Concordia Lutheran Ministries Golf Outing is scheduled at Pittsburgh National Golf Club, the former Deer Run Golf Club, in Gibsonia. The Golf Outing includes a gift for all golfers, lunch at the turn, golf on a premiere par 72 championship golf course, followed by a dinner reception. Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels including the individual golfer at $125.

July 27 – 127th Annual Festival
Concordia at Cabot Campus

Scheduled “under the tents” behind the Lund Care Center on the last Sunday in July from noon until 6 p.m., the traditional Festival features a worship service of thanksgiving at 3 p.m., a mass choir of members of our congregations, Haven residents, and Pittsburgh Lutheran Chorus members, a special menu based on the year’s theme and entertainment for all ages. This event has been held annually since Concordia’s establishment more than 125 years ago.

August 14-16 - Camp Good Sam

Spencer YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee

Good Samaritan Hospice hosts this overnight camp for children and adolescents to help them cope with the loss of a loved one. This bereavement camp is specially designed for that age group, with goals aimed to build trust, enhance positive self-esteem, and strengthen coping skills. The campers are paired with specially trained volunteers throughout the camp. A memorial service is held at the end of the weekend for campers and their families.

September 28 - Good Samaritan Hospice Annual 5K Run/Walk

North Park Boat House

Good Samaritan Hospice will host its 7th annual run/walk this year. All proceeds benefit Good Samaritan's special program of care to community residents facing a life-limiting illness. Good Samaritan Hospice currently serves Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Beaver and notrthern Westmoreland counties. The event features a "Wellness Village," post race party, participant placement awards, door prizes and entertainment throughout the day.

October 4 – Annual Oktoberfest
Concordia at Cabot Campus

Concordia Lutheran Ministries Cabot campus is transformed into a site for fun, food, friends and family the first Saturday in October each year to enjoy the traditional German Oktoberfest. The day features a special German menu, musical entertainment, hayrides, a petting zoo/pony rides, and games and entertainment for all ages. This tradition found its way to Concordia 20 years ago due to the heritage of so many of our residents.

For more information, please call the office of public relations and development at (724) 352-1571, ext. 8266 or toll free at
1-888-352-1571.