Reflections on the Election
He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 (NRSV) On Wednesday, I turned to…
Alternative Gift Giving
Zion, Sunbury (Pastor Beth George) has encouraged members to alternative gift giving for many years. Mission Mall is an opportunity to emphasize the importance of giving to those in need, rather than just giving “stuff” to family and friends at Christmas. …
Mystery Solved!
The second monthly Synod Youth Group gathered on October 20, 2024, for a Mystery Afternoon. Each person assumed the role of a monster character and worked to deduce who stole a new potion. Following that mystery, they played a few…
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,…