USSWO Convention
The Upper Susquehanna Synodical Women’s Organization Annual Convention will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at the Evergreen Center at Camp Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg. Women are asked to be present for this one-day convention as it brings an excellent opportunity for you to meet your sisters from neighboring churches and become…
Rethinking Stewardship
People today are asking hard questions about giving to the church such as: Who should we give to? Should we give at all? What’s the future of the church if giving decreases? Are you prepared to face these changes? Rethinking Stewardship will be held on July 25-27, 2018, at Luther Seminary. It is an event…
Diakon 150 Event
Diakon's Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg, will help celebrate Diakon's 150th anniversary with a Hawaiian Festival on July 26, 2018, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, click to view a flyer, which can also be shared with congregation members: http://www.uss-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/6-26-BV-Diakon150-Event-Flyer-2018-SM-3.pdf
Boundary Awareness Training
The Lower Susquehanna Synod is holding a boundary awareness training on August 9, 2018, at Hill Lutheran Church in Lebanon. Cost is $ 25. For more information, visit www.lss-elca.org/event/boundary-workshop-2/ Rostered leaders of the ELCA are required to remain current with Boundary Awareness training. As part of their continuing education rostered leaders should participate in a…
Disaster Recovery Work Trip Meeting
Susquehanna Interfaith Disaster Response Network fall work trip will take place October 7-13. Our work team will go to Washington, North Carolina, to help with rebuilding after Hurricane Matthew. Those interested in joining this trip are encouraged to attend a meeting on August 22, 7:00pm, at First Presbyterian Church, Milton (parking and entrance in rear). …
Dandelion Trail Run at CML
Camp Mount Luther in Mifflinburg will be holding a 5 and 10 kilometer trail run race at the camp on Saturday, September 1, 2018. This is an entry-level trail race on Mount Luther grounds with proceeds going to the camp. The start time for the race is 9:00 a.m. Runners decide on race day if…
Synod Office Closing
The Upper Susquehanna Synod Office will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018, in observance of Labor Day. The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. If you have an emergency, please call the synod office (570-524-9778) and the voicemail will give you phone numbers that you can call. A blessed…
“God’s work. Our hand.” Day of Service
Save the date! “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday will be Sunday, September 9, 2018. This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic…
Liberia Organizational Meeting
Our synod is issuing a first call for anyone interested in joining either a work-team or a familiarization tour to meet the leaders of the Lutheran Church in Liberia and to tour the major facilities of the LCL, including historic churches, schools, and its two hospitals (Phebe and Curran)! A work team will repair the…
Fall Festival
St. Peter’s, Kreamer, is holding a Fall Festival on Sunday, September 9, 2018, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Free activities include square dancing, cake walk, fire truck rides, games for kids, a basket raffle, and food for purchase. The event benefits the Meals for Mustangs and Meals for Seals programs. To download a flyer, click…
Synod Council Meeting
At Synod Office