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…
Camp Mount Luther recently wrapped up its 2026 summer camping season, welcoming approximately 335 campers for eight weeks of faith, friendship, outdoor adventure, and community. This summer, 176 campers participated in on-site programs, and 159 campers participated in day camp…
As many commentators have noted, we probably misread this text when we see it as some kind of legal code for dealing with conflict in the church. Although our congregation constitutions encourage us to follow the process outlined by Jesus,…
On July 18 at Faith, Lewisburg, thirty-eight folks from around the Synod and beyond gathered for a workshop titled "The Heart of the Matter." Bishop Craig A. Miller facilitated the workshop centered around the Lutheran Confessions, specifically on the history…
“You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God.” Jesus asks two important questions in the gospel for this week, questions we might be tempted to overlook in the familiarity of the answers given by the disciples. “Who do…
Applications are now being accepted for synod’s new Leadership Education Fund. Deadline for the first grant period is October 15, 2026. More info: https://www.uss-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-Leadership-Education-Fund-app.pdf
Upper Susquehanna Synod Global Ministry Committee prepares intercessory prayer petitions for congregational use. Here are prayers for Sep- Nov 2026
The story of Jesus feeding the five thousand (plus I numbered women and children) raises several questions. How did the crowds know where Jesus was going when he went off to "a deserted place"? If Jesus sent the people…
Many people understand the Great Commission— “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, …”—as a command to christianize the world. This one verse at the conclusion of Matthew’s gospel, coupled with imperial ambitions of “Christian” nations has led to…