Camp Mount Luther’s CaTALSYT faith community was recognized as this year’s Innovative Program Award winner for Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, a nationwide network of outdoor ministry organizations. CaTAYLYST launched in September and is a faith community designed and led by young…
United In Christ, West Milton (Pastor Justin Lingenfelter) held their first God’s Global Table in November. Celebrating the gift of God’s table that unites us to neighbors worldwide, they had breads from around the world to choose from during…
And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting om him. And a voice from…
Here is a look back at the past year’s synod highlights: Synod Assembly: The 38th Annual Assembly was held at Camp Mount Luther in June. The theme was “Living in the Good News.” The assembly elected a new secretary, synod…
On December 6, the Southern Clinton County Lutheran Parish (Deacon Sandy Grier and Minister Ed Coup) hosted a St. Nicholas Day Celebration at St. Paul’s, Mill Hall. They prayed, heard stories of St. Nicholas, played a game, created crafts and…
Messiah Lutheran, South Williamsport sends 825 School Kits to the Lutheran World Relief Quilts and Kits Ingathering By Kathy Wither We’ve said it before, but – Wow! Did we ever learn a lesson this year about not putting God…
A common complaint among some church leaders at this time of year goes something like this: “People in the congregation want to skip Advent and go right to Christmas.” I’ve been giving this some thought as I prepare a sermon…
On October 25, Washingtonville Lutheran Church (Vicar Diane Booth Bubb) welcomed the community to our Feast of Abundance dinner. Through this we raised funds to help support the Jane DeLong Memorial Center in their mission of providing community events and…
The Table, Bloomsburg (Pastor Pam Meilands) is now a Reconciling in Christ partner. As part of the process to become RIC, the congregation adopted the following welcome statement: "All are welcome to pull up a seat at The Table. As…
Luke 21:5-19 As I read the texts for this penultimate Sunday in the Church Year, I find myself asking, “How long, O Lord?” To the question, “Teacher, when will this be?” Jesus responds with a litany of signs and…