
“For the Lord loves justice; he will not forsake his faithful ones.” —Psalm 37:28
The 2026 Upper Susquehanna Synod Assembly will meet June 6, 2026, at Camp Mount Luther, Mifflinburg, under the theme, “Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow.” Keynote speaker will be Rev. Amy Reumann, ELCA Senior Director, Witness in Society.
Online registration is now open at www.uss-elca.org/synod-assembly-registration/
Cost is $100. Visitors cost $30. Deadline to register is May 26. Housing at camp is reserved and paid separately here: https://campmountluther.campbrainregistration.com/
Food options for lunch (which are chosen at registration) include:
- Club Wrap-Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce/Tomato and Mayo
- Veggie wrap (which does have dairy just an FYI)-Hummus, veggie cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, shredded carrots, cucumber, shredded cheddar and Italian dressing
- Grilled Chicken salad
- Chef Salad
If you have difficulty registering online, contact brenda@uss-elca.org or call 570-524-9778. After online registration, sent payment to the Upper Susquehanna Synod, P.O. Box 36, Lewisburg, PA 17837, memo line: synod assembly registration.
Elections this year will include synod council–rostered leader, lay female, and lay male–and for one person to fill an open position on the Consultation Committee (lay female, Tulpehocken Conference). The Nominations Committee has identified candidates for these positions. Nominations will be accepted from the floor at the assembly. Nominees will need to complete the CANDIDATE-IDENTITY-FORM prior to the assembly.
MEMORIALS/RESOLUTIONS – They are to be emailed to Brenda Krouse.
- Resolutions or memorials submitted after May 1 will be brought to the assembly without recommendation and may be considered by the assembly only if time allows.
- Any resolutions or memorials not considered by the close of the day will be referred to the synod council.
2026 Pre-Assembly Recorded Hearings
2026 Bulletin of Reports
Reports are uploaded as they become available. Download any reports you’d like to have prior to coming to assembly.
Items Requiring Action
- Agenda
- 2025 Synod Assembly Minutes
- Council Recommendations
- Reference and Counsel
- Rules of Procedure
- Nominating Committee
Reports: Synod Ministries
- Bishop Miller, USS Bishop
- Camp Mount Luther
- Candidacy Committee
- CaTALYST Susquehanna Valley
- Director of Communications
- Director of Evangelical Mission
- Go Tell It In the Mountains
- Lay Ministry Institute
- Synod Council
- Treasurer’s Report
- Financial Reports as presented for audit:
- Balance Sheet – January 2026
- Revenues & Expenses – Budget vs Actual – Feb 2025 – Jan 2026
- Summary of Restricted Accounts – Feb 2025 – Jan 2026
- USS Women’s Organization
- Youth Ministry
Reports: Related Organizations
- Candidacy & Leadership Region 7 & 8
- Church Property Resource Hub
- Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Video 1 Video 2
- ELCA Federal Credit Union
- ELCA Foundation
- ELCA Mission Investment Fund
- ELEA Schools & Learning Centers Video
- Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania
- Lutheran Campus Ministry at Penn State
- PA Church Insurers Agency (Brotherhood Mutual)
- Portico Benefit Services Video
- St. Olaf College
- Seafarers International House Video
- Susquehanna University
- United Lutheran Seminary Video
Information Lists & Guidelines
- Assembly Personnel
- Clergy and Deacon Roster
- Committee of Reference and Counsel Guidelines
- Directory of Personnel
- Excused Rostered Leaders
- Parishes Report
- Parliamentary Glossary
- Parliamentary Procedure for Understanding a Synod Assembly
- Pastoral Changes
- Roll of Certified Voting Members
