To help congregations to find new ways to move forward in ministry and mission, Tyra Dennis from ELCA Innovation visited our synod in August. She led several sessions with those interested in exploring new ways to engage with their members…
While most of our congregations celebrated Reformation Sunday, I decided to look at the readings for Ordinary Time: this week includes Matthew 22:34-46 and a corresponding reading from Leviticus (19:1-2, 15-18). The two readings are connected by the inclusion of…
Serve your church by being part of this year’s Synod Assembly! The assembly gives Lutherans in Central PA a chance to grow in their faith, worship, see what we do together and attend to the business of the USS. Congregational…
In the rite of Holy Baptism for children, parents and sponsors promise to live with and teach their children in such a way that they “learn to trust God, proclaim Christ through word and deed, care for others and the…
Hannah Haussmann, a member of St. Mark’s, Williamsport (second from right) is an ELCA Young Adult in Global Mission in Cambodia. She was oriented in Chicago before departing for Asia. One of her first weeks she contracted amoebic dysentery. She…
For many years, the citizens of Judah lived in fear of conquest by their neighbors. Already, their family to the north, the kingdom of Israel, had been overwhelmed by the Assyrians. Many were carried off into the obscurity of exile,…
When Christ United Methodist, Northumberland, closed their doors, they were looking for someone to step in and take over two of the ministries that were important to them. They hoped God would provide a way for these vital community ministries…
About 100 runners enjoyed the 25th Annual Dandelion Run held on September 5 at Camp Mount Luther. The Heasley family started the race in memory of Rev. Glenn E. Heasley, Jr., former Assistant to the Bishop whose favorite “flower” was…
This summer, I attended the 15th National Assembly of the Association of Lutheran Liberians in the Americas (ALLIA) in Baltimore. The theme for this gathering was “Moving ALLIA Forward through Unity, Institutional building and Enhanced Ecumenical Partnerships.” Scheduled speakers for…
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. The parable of the unforgiving servant seems to conclude a brief period of Jesus teaching on sin and forgiveness. The parable concludes with what appears to be some…