Conferences
The six conferences of the Upper Susquehanna Synod are each represented by a Conference Dean, Conference Secretary, and three elected representatives to the Synod Council. The Dean is an ordained minister, elected by the Conference Assembly, who facilitates communication between the conference’s rostered leaders, congregations, and the synod at large. The Dean also convenes regular meetings of the conference’s rostered leaders (pastors and rostered lay leaders).
Buffalo Valley Conference
- Dean Jill Seagle
- Secretary B.J. Collins
Rostered Leaders’ Meeting, first Thursdays, 9:00 AM Eucharist, 10:00 AM meeting, location varies.
Juniata Valley Conference
- Dean Erin Bovendam
- Secretary James Park Bricker
Rostered Leaders’ Meeting, third Tuesdays, bi-monthly, 10:00 AM, location varies.
Middle Creek Conference
- Dean Breen Marie Sipes
- Secretary Patrick Sipes
Rostered Leaders’ Meeting, Wednesdays (dates vary), 9:30 AM, location varies.
North Branch Conference
- Dean Chad Hebrink
- Secretary Tom Light
Rostered Leaders’ Meeting, third Wednesdays, 9:30 AM worship, 10:00 AM meeting, St. Luke, Bloomsburg.
Tulpehocken Conference
- Dean Brian Beissel
- Secretary Christoph Teille
Rostered Leaders’ Meeting, first Tuesdays, 10:00 AM, location varies.
West Branch Conference
- Dean Maurice Frontz
- Secretary Gunther Bernhardt
Rostered Leaders’ Meeting, second Tuesdays, 9:00 AM Eucharist, 10:00 AM meeting, Church of the Savior, Williamsport.


