Synod Unveils New Logo
There’s a new logo for the Upper Susquehanna Synod! In the past few months, we’ve slowly rolled out the new design which has been under development most of this year. You may have seen it first on graphics on the…
Musings 9/17/25
“Hear this, you that trample on the needy and bring the poor to ruin.” Amos 8 “I urge supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and for all who are in high positions.” (1 Timothy 2) What a…
Up and Down the Valleys: September 2025
Follmer Lutheran Parish, (Follmer, Milton, and St. John’s, Potts Grove) gathered Sunday, Aug. 3, for their annual parish worship and picnic. This year the event was held in the grove at Follmer with members of Washingtonville and Oak Grove churches…
Live A Life Worthy of Your Calling
By Rev. Karla Leiby, Assistant to the Bishop Ever hear the phrase “born leader” and think you know someone who is a natural born leader? While God does give each of us unique gifts and abilities, some of which are…
Musings 9/6/25
“So therefore, none of you can become my disciples if you do not give up all your possessions.” Every time I read these words of Jesus, I am caught off guard. I’m used to the story of the rich young…
Preachers: Join a Cohort
Preaching Cohorts in a Small Group Format sponsored by the Go Tell It IN the Mountains Initiative: The following are free small group cohorts (8 people per cohort) focused on Compelling Preaching. Each coach has been trained in preaching with…
Learning More About Who Jesus Is
Camp Mount Luther wrapped up its summer camping season on August 1. Around 345 participated during the seven-week session. About 196 campers enjoyed on-site programs with crafts, swimming, games, camp outs, hikes, and singing. This year’s theme at Camp Mount…
Musings 8/18/25
If you remove the yoke from among you, the pointing of the finger, the speaking of evil, if you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness…
Musings from Bp Miller 8/11/25
“I came to fling fire upon the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled.” Luke 12:49 This month, readings from the Gospel (Luke) have been filled with prophetic urgency. This sense of urgency also pervades in headlines and…
Preaching with Power
Beginning September 9th from 9 a.m. to noon Go Tell It In the Mountains Initiative is blessed to have Dilip Abayasekara leading a free large group cohort via Zoom. His work on “Preaching with Power” is outstanding and recognized by…