Bishop Miller reflects on this year's Synod Assembly. We gathered at Camp Mount Luther on Friday and Saturday under the theme, "Living into the Good News," for worship, edification, and the business of the synod. This was our first ever…
The annual memorial service at Old Immanuel Church, Williamsport was held in early June. Pastor Carol Johnson (Redeemer, Williamsport; St. Michael’s, Cogan Station) presided. Old Immanuel is the mother church for several Lutheran congregations in Lycoming County. Milestones: Congratulations to…
In Bishop James Dunlop’s address to the Lower Susquehanna Synod assembly (June 5-7), he described the growth of Christianity around the world compared to what we experience in our area. He said, “The church is growing in the world; it’s…
The USS Women’s Organization Day of Learning and Renewal was held on April 26 at Salem, Selinsgrove (Pastor Stina Schaeffer). Forty-two ladies artistically painted, shopped for products provided by Women at Risk International, and studied the Bible. Annual Convention…
On April 26 and 27, I attended the Lutheran Church in Liberia Founders Day events held in Gbarnga, Liberia. The four-day event met with the theme “Honoring our Legacy, Renewing our Commitment to Christ’s Mission.” I was the preacher for…
A day of learning, fellowship, and the commissioning of two new Authorized Lay Worship leaders was held on May 3, 2025, at Milton Lutheran Church. Amber Keefer (Good Shepherd, Berwick) and Chad Hershberger (Christ's, Lewisburg) were commissioned at the closing…
Attached is a copy of the 2025 Farmer’s Market Produce Voucher Application. Please provide these to older adults who are 60 years or older. Your help in reaching more people in Union and Snyder counties would be appreciated. Also attached…
Trinity, Hughesville (Diane Booth Bubb, SAM) honored Jack Smith on April 20, 2025, with a celebration of his 90th baptismal birthday. Jack was presented with a letter of recognition from the congregation also signed by Bishop Miller. A reception was…
A community Easter Egg Hunt was held in Millmont for children ages 0 to 12 on Saturday, April 12. It was sponsored by the churches of the Buffalo Valley Lutheran Parish, Christ’s United, Millmont, and First, Mifflinburg (Pastor Curt…
Old Immanuel Lutheran Church, the "mother" church of Lutheranism in Lycoming County, will be holding its annual Memorial Service on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 2:30 pm. The Rev. Carol Johnson, of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Williamsport, will be leading…