Synod Office Closed
The Upper Susquehanna Synod Office will be closed on Monday, December 24, 2018, through Monday, January 1, 2019, in observance of the Christmas and New Year's Holidays. The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2019. If you have an emergency, please call the synod office (570-524-9778) and the voicemail will give…
CML Summer Brochure Release Party
Camp Mount Luther is hosting a new event this year for everyone to learn about their Summer 2019 programs. Everyone, but most especially campers, parents, alumni staff, and potential campers and families are invited to come to this new, exciting winter camp event! It will be held on Sunday, December 30, 2018, from 2:00 to…
United Lutheran Seminary Preaching Perspectives
Come, by yourself, bring a friend or attend as a pericope group (to enhance your work as a group), to a one-day lecture for anyone interested in thematic ideas, exegetical insights and preaching ideas for the coming liturgical season. There are three of these held during the academic year. The event will be held in…
MLK Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
You are invited to the inaugural MLK Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast! Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Saturday, January 19, 2019, for prayer, fellowship and to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy. Should you have any questions, please contact Jackie Curran at [email protected] or (717) 657-4804 ext. 313. It is easy to register: You…
Ecumenical Celebration
JIn recognition of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton will host an Ecumenical Celebration of God’s Word on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 12:10 p.m., in St Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton. The Rev. Rebecca Tanner, Moderator, Ashley Presbyterian Church, will preach and music will be provided by the students…
Mental Health First Aid Training at United Lutheran Seminary
One in five adults will experience a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year. Even if you are not a trained mental health professional, you can be prepared and know what to do when a mental health crisis happens. Mental Health First Aid is a clinically proven training course that will help you identify and…
GROW in the Snow
This year’s synod youth retreat at Camp Mount Luther will be held on February 8-9, 2019. All youth in 6-12th grade and their youth leaders are invited to attend. The theme of this year’s retreat is “The Apps on God’s Tablets,” dealing with the Ten Commandments. Experience your Creator, play winter games and find refreshment in…
Happening #12
This is a program sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Central PA, held at Camp Mount Luther. Because of the synod and camp’s partnership with the diocese, Lutheran youth are welcome and encouraged to attend. All youth in grades 9-12 are invited for an exciting weekend of fun, friendship, and faith! Youth leadership is a…
Synod Council Meeting
At Synod Office
Conference Assemblies
All voting members to Synod Assembly are expected to attend their conference assembly. Buffalo Valley: Sunday, April 7, 2:00 PM, Zion, Turbotville Tulpehocken: Sunday, April 7, 1:00 PM, Grace, Shamokin
Mount Luther Sunday
The Upper Susquehanna Synod Council has designated that Transfiguration Sunday each year be recognized as “Mount Luther Sunday” to help promote outdoor ministries in the synod. Members of USS congregations are encouraged to celebrate outdoor ministries on this day, March 3, 2019. Mount Luther is an extension of the ministry that is done in local…
Buffalo Valley Conference Lay School of Theology
This event will be from 2:00-5:30 p.m. at Christ’s, Lewisburg, and will feature workshops and educational opportunities. The conference extends an invitation to all to participate in this day of learning and conversation. Continuing Ed contact hours available for Authorized Lay Worship Leaders. To see the schedule and sessions, click here: https://www.uss-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/BV-Lay-School.pdf. You may direct…
Volunteer Chaplain Assistant Training
UPMC Susquehanna’s Pastoral Care Department announces their Volunteer Chaplain Assistant Training on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the UPMC Sunbury Hospital in the ground floor conference room (use main entrance, take elevator to ground floor). Topics include: UPMC Susquehanna’s mission, the structure of a pastoral patient visit, assessing a…
Camp Mount Luther Helped by Raise the Region
Camp Mount Luther is participating in “Raise the Region” on March 13-14, 2019. The event, coordinated by The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, helps the community support local nonprofit organizations’ fundraising efforts. FCFP, in partnership with Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, will be launching the 30-hour fundraising event on March 13 and 14, 2019, starting…
Day of Remembrance Essay Deadline
The Upper Susquehanna Synod Council supports the work of Days of Remembrance, a member of the Association of Holocaust Organizations. Synod Council encourages congregations to publicize the organization’s essay contest, which has a deadline of March 15, 2019. Go to www.daysofremembrance.org/essay-contest for more information. Awards will be announced in early May. There are financial prizes. …