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Two members of the ELCA Innovation Lab will be traveling through the Upper Susquehanna Synod August 17-19 to listen to our thoughts and ideas, and to offer a creative boost to our efforts at shaping the mission of the synod and its congregations. We are inviting representatives from across the synod to share their thoughts on the ministry of the synod and their congregation and help dream big about what might be possible for us in the Upper SusquehannaSynod. Plan on gathering members and joining one of these Innovation Labs:

 Monday, August 17

Morning- St. Luke, Williamsport: Open to all                                                 

Afternoon- Trinity, Danville: Focus on churches without apastor

Evening- St. John, Northumberland: Open to all 

Tuesday, August 18

Afternoon- Emmanuel, Middleburg: Open to all

Evening- Camp Mount Luther: Catalyst/Young Adults

Wednesday, August 19

Morning- St. John, Lewistown: Focus on churches without apastor

Afternoon- St. Stephen, Mifflintown: Open to all

Camp Mount Luther is hosting a benefit 5K and 10K entry-level trail run race, “The Dandelion Run,” on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The race starts at 9:00 a.m.with “day of” registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $35. Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Mifflinburg/DandelionRun5k10kTrailRace. Register by midnight, August 16, to receive a T-shirt.

Timing is electronic and all miles are marked. There is one water stop on the course. Runners decide on race day if they want to do a 5K or 10K but cannot change once the race starts. Awards for top male and female finisher for each distance immediately following the race. Finisher awards for all finishers.

The event also features a one-mile fun walk on a dirt road with the same registration fees and amenities. Following the race, there will be a Kids Fun Run! The age groups are 6 and under and 7 – 10. Special awards will be presented to every participant in the fun run.

The Dandelion Run, begun in 2002, is organized by Joel and Shelley Heasley of Middleburg, assisted by Shirley Heasley of Mifflinburg. The family started the race in memory of Rev. Glenn E. Heasley, Jr., former Assistant to the Bishop of the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Glenn’s favorite “flower” was the dandelion, because no matter what you do with them, they always rise again!