Hannah Haussmann, a member of St. Mark’s, Williamsport (Pastor Brian Vasey) has been accepted as an ELCA Young Adult in Global Mission. Hannah will serve in Cambodia later this summer. She is currently in a fundraising campaign to raise at…
When I read the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:1-9), I tend to see the soil as the focus of the story, forgetting that Jesus uses parables to describe the kingdom of heaven that has come near. That is, the…
Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. On Sunday, when we heard those words, many might have been thinking about the celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary—fireworks, parades,…
Go Tell It IN The Mountains, invites both clergy and lay leaders to explore an opportunity to grow, connect, and strengthen your preaching through our upcoming cohorts. Preaching cohorts are small-group opportunities designed for both clergy and lay preachers to…
Not long before the text for this Sunday’s gospel (Matthew 10:24-39), Jesus had exorcised a mute demoniac, enabling him to speak. As the crowds marveled at this act of healing, the Pharisees said, “He exorcizes demons through the Archon of…
The Synod Youth Team is putting together a group to attend the 2027 ELCA Youth gathering in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The theme for the Gathering is IMAGINE MORE. The dates of the Gathering are June 28 through July 2, 2027. All…
More than 160 voting members and 18 visitors gathered at Camp Mount Luther on June 6 for the 39th Annual Assembly. Guided by the theme, “Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow,” the assembly reflected on God’s faithfulness and…
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow The theme for this year’s assembly comes from a hymn: Great Is Thy Faithfulness (ELW 733). The hymn proclaims God’s relentless compassion and acts of mercy toward us. Although not explicit in the…
Mission support (or benevolence) is a way we are United, Supporting, and Serving together. Our offerings are more than a line item in a budget—they are a shared expression of faith that allows the whole church to carry out Christ’s…
Lutherans from across the state in Harrisburg meet in April with state representatives and their staff as part of Lutheran Day at the Capitol, coordinated by Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of PA. A contingent from United in Christ, West Milton (Pastor…