

“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.
Here are ways to get ready:
- The Bulletin of Reports is available below. Please download or print any materials you want in paper form. Printed copies will not be provided.
- Pre-assembly hearing videos are also posted below for optional viewing.
- Camp Mount Luther is located at 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA. GPS should guide you there. The camp is off Route 45 west of Mifflinburg near Christ’s United Lutheran Church. Turn onto Pleasant Grove Road and follow the green-and-white camp signs. PennDOT restrictions prevent a permanent sign on Route 45, so look for Pleasant Grove Road and temporary signage on assembly day.
- Most assembly activities will take place in Evergreen Center, which is climate controlled and accessible on both levels. Seating will be at tables Chairs are hard plastic Lifetime-style chairs. You may wish to bring a cushion. Meals will be served in Evergreen Center with outdoor seating available if weather permits.
- Guest Wi-Fi is available on an as-needed basis. The system is not designed for the number of assembly participants so please ask a staff member for the password. Cell service is generally available at camp, with AT&T providing the strongest coverage.
- Overnight guests will stay in camp cabins with shared bath and shower facilities. Thursday arrivals: Find a staff member for your cabin assignment. Friday arrivals: assignments will be provided at registration.
- The Nominating Committee report is included in the Bulletin of Reports. Additional nominations may be made from the floor during assembly. Nominees must be voting members of a congregation in this synod, either lay or rostered leaders. Nominees will need to complete the CANDIDATE-IDENTITY-FORM prior to the assembly.
- This year’s offering will support Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in PA. Please bring cash or checks. Online giving is also available through the synod website.
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For assembly questions, contact the synod office. For site questions during assembly: call: 570-922-1587 or text: 570-217-1172
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.
- Welcome letter from Bishop Miller
- Greetings from Bishop Curry, ELCA Presiding Bishop
- Greetings from our companion synod in Bavaria
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
- Synod Vice President (Synod Structure Task Force)
- 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
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