From Bishop Craig Miller: Oct 2024
“All truly pastoral ministry in the church has as an essential part of its content the training of others to be ministers of Christ in the world. … The test of our ministry will be the extent to which our…
YOU are invited to WINTERFEST 2025
The Upper Susquehanna Synod is looking to send as many youth as we can to Winterfest. Winterfest is a weekend of faith-formation with senior high and young adults ages 18-24! It will be held on January 3-5, 2025, at the…
Up and Down the Valleys: October 2024
A celebration of 200 years of ministry at St. Paul (Erdley's) has held this summer with worship, fellowship, and a delicious lunch. At a recent meeting of the synod youth team, officers were elected for this school year. They include…
In Memoriam: Jocelyn Zimmerman
It is in sure and certain hope of the resurrection that we announce the death of Jocelyn E. Zimmerman, 85, of Lewisburg. Jocelyn was the spouse of Rev. Phil Zimmerman who served Follmer Parish for over 30 years. She died…
Join Us for Winterfest!
by Pastor Jim Vitale, Associate Director, Camp Mount Luther I never had a youth group. Growing up in my small Episcopalian church outside Albany, there simply weren’t enough kids to justify the existence of a youth group. We had a…
Synod Youth Elect Officers & Set Dates
At a recent meeting of the synod youth team, officers were elected for this school year. They include: Chair Gabe Schaeffer; Vice Chair & Publicity Coordinator Claire Hershberger; Secretary Evelyn Weiser; Treasurer Tavin Reitz; Congregation Outreach & Event Coordinator Ellie…
ELCA Mission Support Update: October 2024
Our October 2024 Mission Support Memo gives you the opportunity to learn about the Mara Evangelical Church in Indianapolis (MECI) faithfully becoming an organized congregation and how our Indiana-Kentucky Synod took such care to support Khai Cho in becoming their ordained Pastor,…
ELCA Youth Gathering Testimonials from our Synod
I got to meet so many new people and see so many amazing places. I got to become closer with my friends and play fun games along the way. I’m grateful for the opportunity and people who were there with…
Synod Council Meets in Retreat
Members of the Upper Susquehanna Synod Council and the synod staff met recently in retreat to do some prioritizing for the mission of the synod. The retreat was held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Faith, Lewisburg (Minister Bev Hoffman)…
Up and Down the Valleys: September 2024
The Missional Outreach Committee of Messiah, South Williamsport (Interim Pastor Jeff LeCrone) invited the congregation to a “Pack the Pantry Challenge” in June. The congregation stepped up to the challenge and collected 942 items for their food pantry which was…